Private foundation · EIN 20-5716045 · Palm Bch Gdns, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gertrude and Murray Bennett Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 55 grants paid, $385K total, median $5,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
55
$385K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in FL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.4M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 53 of 55 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
National MS SocietyLos Angeles, CAMedical research$25K
Feeding AmericaChicago, ILGeneral fund$25K
LA Canada Flintridge Educational FnLA Canada, CAGeneral fund$15K
International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NYRefugee programs$15K
Los Angeles Regional Food BankLos Angeles, CAProvide food$15K
Union Station Homeless ServicesPasadena, CAHousing & nutrition$10K
Columbia UniversityNew York, NYGeneral fund$10K
Ccny - Baruch CollegeNew York, NYStudent assistance$10K
HadassahNew York, NYHousing & food projects$10K
Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NYBears ears & grand escalante defense$10K
New York Glaucoma Research InstitutNew York, NYMedical research$10K
ORT AmericaNew York, NYStar program$10K
American Jewish Joint DistributionNew York, NYMedical svcs - hodes project$10K
Lambda Legal Defense FundNew York, NYLgbtq advocacy$10K
ACLU FoundationNew York, NYLegal advocacy$10K
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYEmergency care$10K
Human Rights Campaign FoundationWashington, DCAdvocacy for civil rights$10K
MazonSherman Oaks, CASupport jewish community$10K
PflagWashington, DCPrograms opposing conversion therapy$10K
Adventist Health Glendale FoundatioGlendale, CANeonatal icu$5,392
City of HopeDuarte, CAPancreatic cancer research$5,000
Citymeals on WheelsNew York, NYGeneral fund$5,000
Vista del MarLos Angeles, CAWish list items$5,000
Jewish Family Service of LA - SovaVan Nuys, CAFood pantry$5,000
Jewish Vocational Service of Los anLos Angeles, CAJob training & retraining$5,000
Unicef USANew York, NYWater, sanitation & hygiene programs$5,000
Citizens for Responsibility Eth inWashington, DCPromote government ethics and accountability$5,000
No Kid HungryWashington, DCChildhood hunger$5,000
University of Michigan College of LAnn Arbor, MINeed-based student support$5,000
Los Angeles Lgbt CenterLos Angeles, CAEssentials for homeless young people$5,000
NAACPBaltimore, MDSupport african americans$5,000
Pef Israel Endowment FundsNew York, NYSupport woman to woman project$5,000
Planned Parenthood Federation of AmNew York, NYTeen pregnancy education$5,000
Pro PublicaNew York, NYInvestigative journalism$5,000
Protect Democracy ProjectWashington, DCDemocracy education$5,000
LatetNewtom, MAHumanitarian aid$4,968
Common Cause Education FundWashington, DCEducation$2,500
Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NYGeneral fund$2,500
American Jewish World ServiceNew York, NYFood, clothing, shelter$2,500
Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PAArt fund$2,500
Central Park ConservancyNew York, NYGeneral fund$2,500
University of California Santa BarbSanta Barbara, CAEducation abroad programs$2,500
Partners in HealthBoston, MAHaiti relief programs$2,500
Law Center to Prevent Gun ViolenceSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$2,500
Kids in Need of DefenseWashington, DCMigrant & refugee children svcs$2,500
Project Angel FoodLos Angeles, CAProvide food$2,500
CASAHyattsville, MDMigrant advocacy$2,500
Pen AmericaNew York, NYProtect free expression$2,500
Raices TexasSan Antonio, TXMigrant legal services$2,500
USC Shoah FoundationLos Angeles, CAHolocaust history$2,500
Foothill Unity CenterMonrovia, CAFood pantry$1,000
Hearing Health FoundationNew York, NYMedical research$1,000
Nido de Esperanza NYCNew York, NYEssential items for children$1,000

By state: New York 23 · California 16 · District of Columbia 7 · Michigan 2 · Illinois 1 · Maryland 2

About this foundation

Gertrude and Murray Bennett Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Palm Bch Gdns, Florida, administered in care of Joel Ira Bennett, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Gertrude and Murray Bennett Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Gertrude and Murray Bennett Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $385K across 55 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Gertrude and Murray Bennett Family Foundation give?

New York (23 grants), California (16 grants), District of Columbia (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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