Private foundation · EIN 72-1086995 · St Martinvlle, Louisiana

Ben E Factor 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: 52 grants paid, $1.9M total, median $12K. 25% of grants stayed in Louisiana. Stated restrictions: Contributions are limited to organizations operated exclusively for charitable, scientific and educational purposes, within the meaning of sect. 501(c)(3).

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
52
$1.9M
Median grant
$12K
Stays in LA
25%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Applications are accepted continuously.
Assets
$21M

How to apply

The application should be in written form with detail explanations of charitable activities. Contact: Keith White, Po Box 10555, New Iberia, LA, 3373653756 Deadlines: Applications are accepted continuously. Restrictions: Contributions are limited to organizations operated exclusively for charitable, scientific and educational purposes, within the meaning of sect. 501(c)(3).

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
FIRST Baptist Church - LafayetteLafayette, LAReligious organization$500K
Highland Baptist SchoolNew Iberia, LAReligious education$240K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCProvide aid to hurting people$120K
Acadian Baptist CenterEunice, LABaptist church$100K
India PartnersEugene, ORAssisting the poor of india$100K
LA Baptist Children's HomMonroe, LAAssist children & families in need$100K
Louisiana Christian UniversityPineville, LABaptist college education$100K
American Family AssocTupelo, MSPro-family advocacy$40K
Gospel Lakes MinistryNew Waverly, TXCamp for inner city kids$40K
Leading the WayAtlanta, GAProclaiming uncompromising truth$40K
Mission PrebornIndianapolis, INEquiping pregnancy clinics$40K
The Voice of the MartyrsBartlesville, OKServe persecuted christians$40K
Susan B Anthony Pro-LifeArlington, VAFighting for every baby & mom$30K
St Martinville Christian FellowshiSt Martinville, LABible study & worship$25K
Eight Days of HopeTupelo, MSHelp rebuild after disasters$20K
Lifeline Children's ServicesBirmingham, ALBringing gospel to vulnerable child$20K
Social Service CenterNew Iberia, LACharitable operations$20K
St Judes Childrens Research HospitMemphis, TNChildren medical research$20K
Tunnel to TowersStaten Island, NYHelping american heroes$20K
Zion's HopeClermont, FLCharitable operations$20K
St Francis DinerNew Iberia, LAMeals for homeless$19K
American Center for LawAtlanta, GAReligious freedom$16K
The Heritage FoundationWashington, DCResearch & educational institute$16K
The Unexpected Pregnancy CenterNew Iberia, LAHelp with unplanned pregnancies$16K
Filter of HopeTuscaloosa, ALBring clean water & christ's love$15K
Bible League InternationalCrete, ILGlobal ministry work$12K
Compassion for KidsColorado Springs, COSponsoring children in poverty$12K
Gateways to Better EducationLake Forest, CAPromoting religious freedom$12K
Help the PersecutedAtlanta, GAAfghan christians in the us$12K
Iberia Homeless ShelterNew Iberia, LAShelter for homeless individuals$12K
Prager University FoundationSherman Oaks, CAAmerican values education videos$12K
Prison FellowshipMerrifield, VAJustice reform$12K
Billy Graham Evangelistic AssocCharlotte, NCProclaim the gospel of jesus$10K
Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZEducating & training students$10K
Leadership InstituteArlington, VALeadership school$9,000
Bridges for PeaceMelbourne, FLCharitable operations$8,000
Capitol MinistriesCarson City, NVDelivering gospel to political leade$8,000
Got Questions MinistriesColorado Springs, COBible questions answered$8,000
Hospice of AcadianaLafayette, LAHospice care in acadiana area$8,000
Solomon HouseAtlanta, GATransitional home$8,000
MD Anderson Cancer CtrHouston, TXCancer research$5,000
Maranatha Evangelestic MinistriesLongville, LAChrist-centered ministry$5,000
Pak7 US IncGreenville, SCShow pakistan god's love$5,000
Family TalkColorado Springs, COSupports marriage, family$4,000
Proclaiming the GospelPlano, TXProclaiming the gospel$4,000
Radio Bible ClassGrand Rapids, MIRadio bible show$4,000
The Gideon's InternationaNashville, TNMissionary work$4,000
The Mail Box ClubValdosta, GABible correspondence education$4,000
Capitol CommissionRaleigh, NCBring christ to capitol community$3,000
American Heart AssocDallas, TXEducation of heart health$2,000
CASA of the 16th JdcNew Iberia, LAAssist abused children$2,000
Disable American VeteransCold Spring, KYAssist disable veterans$2,000

By state: Louisiana 13 · North Carolina 3 · Oregon 1 · Georgia 5 · Mississippi 2 · Texas 4

About this foundation

Ben E Factor Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in St Martinvlle, Louisiana, tax-exempt since 1987. 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 Ben E Factor 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 Ben E Factor Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.9M across 52 grants, a median of $12K.

Where does Ben E Factor Foundation give?

Louisiana (13 grants), North Carolina (3 grants), Oregon (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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