Benzak Foundation
Invitation OnlyRye, New York · EIN 20-3872608 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$300K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$8.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $50,000.
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
90% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheeler School | Providence, RI | To further donee's exempt purpose | $80,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University Libraries | University Park, PA | Dean's discretionary fund | $65,000 |
| Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation | Reston, VA | To further donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Tahoe Fund | Tahoe City, CA | To further donee's exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Island Trails Network | Kodiak, AK | To further donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Larchmont Mamaroneck Hunger Task Force | Mamaroneck, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Sail Newport | Newport, RI | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Star Kids Scholarship Program | Middletown, RI | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Bishop Manogue Catholic High School | Reno, NV | To further donee's exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Lake Tahoe School | Incline Village, NV | To further donee's exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Tahoe Rim Trail Association | Stateline, NV | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $300,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $300,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $300,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621969349100737
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3872608
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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