Benson Family Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlySpringfield, Massachusetts · EIN 22-5017058 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$622K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$12,000
Total assets$14.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $60,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
66% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babson College | Babson Park, MA | Fulfill purposes of the organization | $500,000 |
| Swimming With a Mission | Bedford, NH | Fulfill purposes of the organization | $60,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Natick, MA | Fulfill purposes of the organization | $30,000 |
| Town of Stratham | Stratham, NH | Fulfill purposes of the organization | $12,000 |
| Child Advocacy Center | Portsmouth, NH | Fulfill purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Palace Theatre Forever Emma Scholarship | Manchester, NH | Fulfill purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $622,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $195,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349103863
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-5017058
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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