Private foundation · EIN 22-5017058 · Springfield, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Benson Fam Charitable Tr

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: 6 grants paid, $622K total, median $21K. 33% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$622K
Median grant
$21K
Stays in MA
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.8M

Grants paid in 2024

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Babson CollegeBabson Park, MAFulfill purposes of the organization$500K
Swimming With a MissionBedford, NHFulfill purposes of the organization$60K
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationNatick, MAFulfill purposes of the organization$30K
Town of StrathamStratham, NHFulfill purposes of the organization$12K
Child Advocacy CenterPortsmouth, NHFulfill purposes of the organization$10K
Palace Theatre Forever Emma ScholarshipManchester, NHFulfill purposes of the organization$10K

By state: Massachusetts 2 · New Hampshire 4

About this foundation

Benson Fam Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Springfield, Massachusetts, administered in care of Moriarty & Primack P C, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 Benson Fam Charitable Tr 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 Benson Fam Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $622K across 6 grants, a median of $21K.

Where does Benson Fam Charitable Tr give?

Massachusetts (2 grants), New Hampshire (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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