Private foundation · EIN 59-2383209 · Vero Beach, Florida

The Benedict Foundation for Independent Schools

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Florida. The foundation accepts applications (See website) and its median grant is $20K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $360K total, median $20K. 67% of grants stayed in Florida. Stated restrictions: See website

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$360K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in FL
67%
of grants
Deadline
See website
Assets
$3.4M

How to apply

See website Contact: Davis Benedict, 607 Lantana Lane, Vero Beach, Fl, 5618660775 Deadlines: See website Restrictions: See website

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Miami Valley SchoolDayton, OHRestricted$250K
Indian River Land TrustVero Beach, FLRestricted$50K
Youth Sailing Foundation of IrcVero Beach, FLRestricted$25K
McKee Botanical GardensVero Beach, FLRestricted$15K
Southern Preparatory AcademyCamp Hill, ALUnrestricted$15K
The Vna and Hospice FoundationVero Beach, FLUnrestricted$5,000

By state: Ohio 1 · Florida 4 · Alabama 1

About this foundation

The Benedict Foundation for Independent Schools is a private grantmaking foundation in Vero Beach, Florida, administered in care of Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler, tax-exempt since 1984. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does The Benedict Foundation for Independent Schools accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. See website Deadlines: See website.

How much does The Benedict Foundation for Independent Schools give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $360K across 6 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does The Benedict Foundation for Independent Schools give?

Ohio (1 grants), Florida (4 grants), Alabama (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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