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P Bruce And Virginia C Bensonfoundation - B is a private corporation based in WASHINGTON, DC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Marguerite Benson President. It holds total assets of $1.2M. Annual income is reported at $253K. The foundation is governed by 3 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. The foundation primarily funds organizations in District of Columbia, Connecticut and Maine. According to available records, P Bruce And Virginia C Bensonfoundation - B has made 23 grants totaling $627K, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $78K in 2020 to $100K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $342K distributed across 10 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $75K, with an average award of $27K. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, Connecticut, California, which account for 91% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$19K
Average Grant
$19K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 4 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.
P Bruce And Virginia C Bensonfoundation - B primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 23 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, CT, CA.
P Bruce And Virginia C Bensonfoundation - B has distributed a total of $627K across 23 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $27K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $75K.
P Bruce And Virginia C Bensonfoundation - B typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
P Bruce And Virginia C Bensonfoundation - B is headquartered in WASHINGTON, DC. While based in DC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marguerite Hagner Benson | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alexandra Davey Benson | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Isabella Hagner Benson | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$123K
Total Assets
$1.3M
Fair Market Value
$2.1M
Net Worth
$1.3M
Grants Paid
$100K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$78K
Distribution Amount
$97K
Total: $1.2M
Total Grants
23
Total Giving
$627K
Average Grant
$27K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
8
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloedorn FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $1K | 2022 |
| Hole In The Wall GangGENERAL OPERATIONS | New Haven, CT | $40K | 2023 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| House Call ProgramGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Safe PassagesGENERAL OPERATIONS | Oakland, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Maine Inside OutGENERAL OPERATIONS | Portland, ME | $13K | 2021 |
| Medstar Washington Hospital CenterGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $25K | 2020 |
| Capital Partners For EducationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $10K | 2020 |