Ben G Barnett Fnd Trust
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 75-6045662 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$161K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$3,449
Total assets$4.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,880 and $5,760.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas | Dallas, TX | General | $28,734 |
| Dallas Baptist University | Dallas, TX | General | $14,383 |
| Scottish Rite for Children | Dallas, TX | General | $11,503 |
| Dallas Home for the Jewish Aged | Plano, TX | General | $11,503 |
| Congregation Shearith Israel | Dallas, TX | General | $11,503 |
| Hadassah Medical Center Dallas Chapter Hadassah | Dallas, TX | General | $5,760 |
| Jewish Community Center | Dallas, TX | General | $5,760 |
| Salesmanship Club | Dallas, TX | General | $5,760 |
| United Negro College Fund | Washington, DC | General | $5,760 |
| City of Hope Guild Co | Duarte, CA | General | $5,760 |
| Jerry M Lewis Md Mental Health Research Foundation | Dallas, TX | General | $5,760 |
| The Catholic Foundation | Dallas, TX | General | $5,760 |
| University of Dallas | Irving, TX | General | $5,760 |
| The Salvation Army Tx Div Hq | Dallas, TX | General | $3,449 |
| The Western Massachusetts Training Consortium | Holyoke, MA | General | $3,449 |
| National Jewish Health | Denver, CO | General | $3,449 |
| National Conference for Community and Justice | Windsor, CT | General | $3,003 |
| American Foundation for the Blind | Dallas, TX | General | $2,880 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | General | $2,880 |
| Children's Medical Center Foundation | Dallas, TX | General | $2,880 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas | Dallas, TX | General | $2,880 |
| Board of Regents of the University of Texas System | Austin, TX | General | $2,880 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Dallas | Dallas, TX | General | $2,880 |
| Young Men's Christian Assoc | Dallas, TX | General | $2,294 |
| American Jewish Committee | Dallas, TX | General | $1,725 |
| St Philip's School & Community Center | Dallas, TX | General | $1,725 |
| Amc Cancer Research Center | Aurora, CO | General | $1,155 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $161,235 | 27 |
| 2024 | $140,669 | 26 |
| 2023 | $133,756 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611269349101881
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-6045662
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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