Grants paid in 2025
13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Guilford CollegeGreensboro, NC | Unrestricted/general op | $40K |
| The University of Arizona FoundationTucson, AZ | Unrestricted/general op | $35K |
| Boys and Girls Club of Santa Cruz CountyNogales, AZ | Unrestricted/general op | $7,500 |
| San Francisco Museum of Modern ArtSan Francisco, CA | Unrestricted/general op | $7,000 |
| Fine Arts Museums of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA | Unrestricted/general op | $7,000 |
| Lasalle Educational FoundationMilwaukee, OR | Unrestricted/general op | $7,000 |
| Art Span SF Children's Art ProgramSan Francisco, CA | Unrestricted/general op | $5,000 |
| Sellwood Middle School FoundationPortland, OR | Unrestricted/general op | $5,000 |
| Southeast Snowboard TeamPortland, OR | Unrestricted/general op | $5,000 |
| Milo FoundationAlbany, CA | Unrestricted/general op | $4,500 |
| St Andrew's Children's ClinicGreen Valley, AZ | Unrestricted/general op | $3,000 |
| Sunrise Presbyterian ChurchSullivans Island, SC | Unrestricted/general op | $1,500 |
| Wilmington Friends SchoolWilmington, DE | Unrestricted/general op | $1,000 |
By state: Arizona 3 · North Carolina 1 · California 4 · Oregon 3 · South Carolina 1 · Delaware 1
About this foundation
Benzien Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Portland, Oregon, administered in care of Ernst Benzien, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Benzien Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Benzien Family Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $128K across 13 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does Benzien Family Foundation Inc give?
Arizona (3 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), California (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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