Private foundation · EIN 30-0449911 · State College, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Benkovic 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $1.3M total, median $1.3M. 100% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$1.3M
Median grant
$1.3M
Stays in PA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mount Nittany Health FoundationState College, PASupport hospital in their charitable purpose$1.3M

About this foundation

The Benkovic Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in State College, Pennsylvania, administered in care of McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC, tax-exempt since 2008. 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 The Benkovic Family Foundation 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 The Benkovic Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.3M across 1 grants, a median of $1.3M.

Where does The Benkovic Family Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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