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Also known as: HELEN BENHAM TRUSTEE
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Helen Benham Foundation is a private trust based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Kenneth R Page. It holds total assets of $402K. Annual income is reported at $178K. Total assets have decreased from $675K in 2011 to $346K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts and Connecticut. According to available records, Helen Benham Foundation has made 54 grants totaling $186K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $34K and $71K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $71K distributed across 24 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $25K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, which account for 85% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 14 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Helen Benham Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 54 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, CT, NY.
Helen Benham Foundation has distributed a total of $186K across 54 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $25K.
Helen Benham Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Helen Benham Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen V Benham | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$36K
Total Assets
$346K
Fair Market Value
$907K
Net Worth
$336K
Grants Paid
$36K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$26K
Distribution Amount
$43K
Total: $210
Total Grants
54
Total Giving
$186K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer SocietyCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Circuit ArtsCHARITABLE | West Tisbury, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersCHARITABLE | Hagerstown, MD | $6K | 2023 |
| Save The ChildrenCHARITABLE | Fairfield, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Soho AllianceCHARITABLE | New York, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Vineyard Conservation SocietyCHARITABLE | Vineyard Haven, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Island Grown InitiativeCHARITABLE | Vineyard Haven, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Camp JabberwockyCHARITABLE | Marthas Vineyard, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Island Housing TrustCHARITABLE | West Tisbury, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Heifer InternationalCHARITABLE | Little Rock, AR | $2K | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Martha'S VineyardCHARITABLE | Vineyard Haven, MA | $2K | 2022 |
| Island Food PantryCHARITABLE | Vineyard Haven, MA | $500 | 2022 |
| National Women'S Law CenterCHARITABLE | Pittsburgh, PA | N/A | 2022 |
| Cafe LenaCHARITABLE | Saratoga Springs, NY | $25K | 2021 |
| Friends Of Westport Parks & RecCHARITABLE | Westport, CT | $5K | 2021 |
| Martha'S Vineyard Film FestivalCHARITABLE | Chilmark, MA | $4K | 2021 |
| Backpacks For The StreetCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $4K | 2020 |
| Sense Of Wonder CreationsCHARITABLE | Vineyard Haven, MA | $2K | 2020 |