Private foundation · EIN 82-3503103 · Naperville, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Benck 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: 10 grants paid, $600K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$600K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in IL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Loaves & Fishes Community ServicesNaperville, ILGeneral$320K
Naperville Heritage SocietyNaperville, ILGeneral$120K
Little FriendsNaperville, ILGeneral$100K
The Salvation ArmyChicago, ILGeneral$25K
The Art Institute of ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral$10K
Chicago Symphony OrchestraChicago, ILGeneral$10K
Wayside Cross MinistriesAurora, ILGeneral$5,000
Mercy Home for Boys and GirlsChicago, ILGeneral$5,000
Cals AngelsSt Charles, ILGeneral$2,500
The Night MinistryChicago, ILGeneral$2,500

About this foundation

Benck Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Naperville, Illinois, administered in care of Richard W Benck, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 Benck 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 Benck Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $600K across 10 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Benck Family Foundation give?

Illinois (10 grants), per its latest filing.

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