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Also known as: TRUST C/O EDWARDS BRADLEY PC
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Stanton & Ernestine Bennett Charitable Trust is a private trust based in RALEIGH, NC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Milton J Bennett. It holds total assets of $686K. Annual income is reported at $20K. Total assets have decreased from $970K in 2011 to $710K 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 Washington, Oregon and Alaska. According to available records, Stanton & Ernestine Bennett Charitable Trust has made 22 grants totaling $216K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $38K and $90K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $90K distributed across 8 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $25K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oregon, Washington, Alaska, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$8K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$25K
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.
Stanton & Ernestine Bennett Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 22 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, WA, AK.
Stanton & Ernestine Bennett Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $216K across 22 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $25K.
Stanton & Ernestine Bennett Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Stanton & Ernestine Bennett Charitable Trust is headquartered in RALEIGH, NC. While based in NC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Bennett | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$55K
Total Assets
$710K
Fair Market Value
$765K
Net Worth
$710K
Grants Paid
$45K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$17K
Distribution Amount
$37K
Total: $689K
Total Grants
22
Total Giving
$216K
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Historical SocietyFINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SOCIETY MISSION THROUGH COLLECTIONS, RESEARCH, EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS, BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO SHARE, LEARN AND BE INSPIRED BY JEFFERSON COUNTY ARTS AND HERITAGE. | Port Townsend, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Intercultural Development Research InstituteSUPPORT OF THE PROGRAM MISSION OF SUPPORT AND NEW RESEARCH IN INTERCULTURAL DEVELOPMENT. | Lake Oswego, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| University Of Alaska FoundationTO FUND ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP IN THE NAME OF STANTON D. BENNETT | Fairbanks, AK | $10K | 2023 |
| Sound ExperienceSUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION PROGRAM FOSTERING ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND MARITIME CAREERS THROUGH SHIPBOARD PROGRAMS ABOARD THE SCHOONER ADVENTURESS ON THE WATERS OF THE SALISH SEA. | Port Townsend, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Tall Ships Of AmericaTO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS IN SAIL TRAINING AND PROMOTING EDUCATION UNDER SAIL. | New Port, RI | $5K | 2021 |
| Mv Lotus FoundationRestoring and preserving the 1909 Motor Vessel and provide a gathering places around Pacific Northwest maritime history. | Seattle, WA | $3K | 2020 |