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Sheila D Benson Foundation is a private corporation based in BIRMINGHAM, AL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2020. It holds total assets of $4M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. The foundation is governed by 4 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, Sheila D Benson Foundation has made 9 grants totaling $692K, with a median grant of $35K. Annual giving has decreased from $492K in 2022 to $200K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $210K, with an average award of $77K. The foundation has supported 4 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Alabama and Florida. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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Sheila D Benson Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 9 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AL, FL.
Sheila D Benson Foundation has distributed a total of $692K across 9 grants. The median grant size is $35K, with an average of $77K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $210K.
Sheila D Benson Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sheila D Benson Foundation is headquartered in BIRMINGHAM, AL. While based in AL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheila Benson | PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Loring Jones Iv | VP AND DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Kimbrell | VP AND DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Don Williams | SECRETARY, TREASURER, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$240K
Total Assets
$4.2M
Fair Market Value
$4.6M
Net Worth
$4.2M
Grants Paid
$200K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$83K
Distribution Amount
$218K
Total: $4.1M
Total Grants
9
Total Giving
$692K
Average Grant
$77K
Median Grant
$35K
Unique Recipients
4
Most Common Grant
$210K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Alabama At BirminghamSUPPORT FOR BEHAVIORIAL MEDICINE & BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAMS | Birmingham, AL | $190K | 2023 |
| Children'S Volunteer Health NetworkMEDICAL CARE & SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN IN NEED | Santa Rosa Beach, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Eric P Jack Endowed Scholarship In BusinessPROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS PURSUING BUSINESS AT UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM | Birmingham, AL | $5K | 2023 |
| AmbucsMOBILITY ASSISTANCE & THERAPY | Vestavia Hills, AL | $1K | 2022 |
BIRMINGHAM, AL
BIRMINGHAM, AL
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