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Helen C Benedict Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Matthew Walegir. It holds total assets of $23M. Annual income is reported at $3.9M. Total assets have grown from $17.1M in 2011 to $23M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 14 officers and trustees. 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 2017 to 2024. According to available records, Helen C Benedict Foundation Inc. has made 3 grants totaling $2M, with a median grant of $786K. Annual giving has grown from $367K in 2020 to $786K in 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $861K distributed across 1 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $367K to $861K, with an average award of $671K. Grant recipients are concentrated in New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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 C Benedict Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 3 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY.
Helen C Benedict Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $2M across 3 grants. The median grant size is $786K, with an average of $671K. Individual grants have ranged from $367K to $861K.
Helen C Benedict Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Helen C Benedict Foundation Inc. is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Hedlund | CHAIRPERSON/PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth M Shogren | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Andrew Sherman | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Colette Phipps | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mccain Mcmurray | DIRECTOR (THRU 2/28/23) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kimberly Kaupe | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dozene Guishard | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lindsey Griffith | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeffrey George | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jocelyn Downie | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert Cadoux | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Davis Benedict | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alexandra Cardon | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marc De Venoge | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$23M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$22.7M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
3
Total Giving
$2M
Average Grant
$671K
Median Grant
$786K
Unique Recipients
1
Most Common Grant
$367K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| John E Andrus Memorial Incgeneral operating and capital projects. | Hastingsonhudson, NY | $786K | 2022 |