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P Bruce And Virginia C Bensonfondation - A is a private corporation based in DENVER, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Benson Mineral Group. It holds total assets of $2.8M. Annual income is reported at $154K. Total assets have grown from $1.2M in 2011 to $3.5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 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 2020 to 2023. According to available records, P Bruce And Virginia C Bensonfondation - A has made 48 grants totaling $531K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $141K in 2020 to $231K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $100K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 30 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, which account for 90% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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P Bruce And Virginia C Bensonfondation - A primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 48 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, TX, OK.
P Bruce And Virginia C Bensonfondation - A has distributed a total of $531K across 48 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $100K.
P Bruce And Virginia C Bensonfondation - A typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
P Bruce And Virginia C Bensonfondation - A is headquartered in DENVER, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcy H Benson | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James C Benson | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ann B Reidy | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David B Benson | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bruce D Benson | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.2M
Total Assets
$3.5M
Fair Market Value
$3.5M
Net Worth
$3.4M
Grants Paid
$1.2M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1.4M
Distribution Amount
$186K
Total: $976
Total Grants
48
Total Giving
$531K
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
30
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casady SchoolAID TO COMMUNITY | Oklahoma City, OK | $5K | 2021 |
| Salvation ArmyAID TO COMMUNITY | Alexandria, VA | $5K | 2020 |
| Colorado AcademyAID TO COMMUNITY | Denver, CO | $100K | 2022 |
| Leadership Program Of The RockiesAID TO COMMUNITY | Denver, CO | $50K | 2022 |
| Steamboat InstituteAID TO COMMUNITY | Steamboat Springs, CO | $25K | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of The RockiesAID TO COMMUNITY | Denver, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| Dps FoundationAID TO COMMUNITY | Denver, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of AmericaAID TO COMMUNITY | Irving, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Children'S Hospital FoundationAID TO COMMUNITY | Aurora, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| Denver Zoological FoundationAID TO COMMUNITY | Denver, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| Tunnels To TowersAID TO COMMUNITY | Staten Island, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Denver Rescue MissionAID TO COMMUNITY | Denver, CO | $1K | 2022 |
| Friends Of The National WesternAID TO COMMUNITY | Denver, CO | $25K | 2021 |
| University Of Colorado - Johnson Depression CenterAID TO COMMUNITY | Aurora, CO | $5K | 2021 |
| Economic Literacy Colorado - Adam Smith AwardAID TO COMMUNITY | Denver, CO | $5K | 2021 |
| Gold Crown FoundationAID TO COMMUNITY | Lakewood, CO | $3K | 2021 |
| Judi'S HouseAID TO COMMUNITY | Aurora, CO | $2K | 2021 |
| Parents' ChallengeAID TO COMMUNITY | Colorado Springs, CO | $1K | 2021 |
| Independence InstituteAID TO COMMUNITY | Denver, CO | $1K | 2021 |
| Gathering PlaceAID TO COMMUNITY | Denver, CO | $1K | 2021 |
| Centennial Institute - Colorado Christian UniversityAID TO COMMUNITY | Lakewood, CO | $1K | 2021 |
| Common Sense InstituteAID TO COMMUNITY | Greenwood Village, CO | $1K | 2021 |
| Arcs ScholarshipAID TO COMMUNITY | Lagrange, GA | $7K | 2020 |
| National Western Citizen Of The WestAID TO COMMUNITY | Denver, CO | $5K | 2020 |
| Colorado Business Hall Of FameAID TO COMMUNITY | Denver, CO | $4K | 2020 |
| Commit FoundationAID TO COMMUNITY | Bozeman, MT | $3K | 2020 |
| Cancer League Of ColoradoAID TO COMMUNITY | Englewood, CO | $1K | 2020 |
| Delta Chi Association (Cornell University)AID TO COMMUNITY | Ithaca, NY | $1K | 2020 |
| Denver Santa Claus ShopAID TO COMMUNITY | Denver, CO | $1K | 2020 |
| Mizel MuseuminstituteAID TO COMMUNITY | Denver, CO | $1K | 2020 |