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Also known as: DBA GARBETT FAMILY FOUNDATION
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The Benjamin Foundation is a private corporation based in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Bryson D Garbett. It holds total assets of $3.1M. Annual income is reported at $2.2M. Total assets have grown from $2M in 2011 to $3.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 10 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. Grantmaking is concentrated in Utah. According to available records, The Benjamin Foundation has made 39 grants totaling $867K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $351K in 2021 to $516K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $100K, with an average award of $22K. The foundation has supported 20 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Utah and Colorado and Oregon. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$23K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 15 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.
The Benjamin Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 39 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in UT, CO, OR.
The Benjamin Foundation has distributed a total of $867K across 39 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $22K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $100K.
The Benjamin Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Benjamin Foundation is headquartered in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. While based in UT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Garbett | MANAGER | $34K | $0 | $34K |
| Paul Garbett | BOARD PRESID | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary Garbett | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jan Garbett | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Garbett | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sam Garbett | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bryson D Garbett | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeff Garbett | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mark Garbett | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bryson C Garbett | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$3.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$3.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
39
Total Giving
$867K
Average Grant
$22K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
20
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah FoundationCHARITABLE CAUSES | Salt Lake City, UT | $5K | 2022 |
| O2 Utah FoundationCHARITABLE CAUSES | Salt Lake City, UT | $100K | 2022 |
| Wilderness WorkshopCHARITABLE CAUSES | Carbondale, CO | $40K | 2022 |
| InterweaveCHARITABLE CAUSES | Provo, UT | $28K | 2022 |
| U Of U College Of HumanitiesEDUCATION | Salt Lake City, UT | $25K | 2022 |
| Foundation EscaleraCHARITABLE CAUSES | Salt Lake City, UT | $20K | 2022 |
| American Indian ServicesCHARITABLE CAUSES | Lehi, UT | $10K | 2022 |
| Southern Sudan HumanitarianHUMANITARIAN AID | Salt Lake City, UT | $10K | 2022 |
| Flourish BakeryCHARITABLE CAUSES | Midvale, UT | $5K | 2022 |
| Child AidCHARITABLE CAUSES | Portland, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| Fight Against Domestic ViolenceCHARITABLE CAUSES | Salt Lake City, UT | $5K | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of UtahCHARITABLE CAUSES | Salt Lake City, UT | $5K | 2022 |
| Wasatch Community GardensCHARITABLE CAUSES | Salt Lake City, UT | $50K | 2021 |
| Community Development NetworkCHARITABLE CAUSES | Bountiful, UT | $35K | 2021 |
| EpikCHARITABLE CAUSES | Salt Lake City, UT | $25K | 2021 |
| Salt Lake Choral ArtistsCHARITABLE CAUSES | Salt Lake City, UT | $13K | 2021 |
| Uvu Constitutional LiteracyCHARITABLE CAUSES | Orem, UT | $10K | 2021 |
| Empower MaliCHARITABLE CAUSES | Highland, UT | $8K | 2021 |
| Latinos In ActionEDUCATIONAL SERVICES | Sandy, UT | $750 | 2021 |
| Utah State UniversityEDUCATIONAL SERVICES | Logan, UT | $100 | 2021 |
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