Benzien Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyPortland, Oregon · EIN 06-1535427 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$128K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,500 and $7,000.
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
76% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford College | Greensboro, NC | Unrestricted/General op | $39,500 |
| The University of Arizona Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted/General op | $35,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Santa Cruz County | Nogales, AZ | Unrestricted/General op | $7,500 |
| San Francisco Museum of Modern Art | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted/General op | $7,000 |
| Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted/General op | $7,000 |
| Lasalle Educational Foundation | Milwaukee, OR | Unrestricted/General op | $7,000 |
| Art Span Sf Children's Art Program | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted/General op | $5,000 |
| Sellwood Middle School Foundation | Portland, OR | Unrestricted/General op | $5,000 |
| Southeast Snowboard Team | Portland, OR | Unrestricted/General op | $5,000 |
| Milo Foundation | Albany, CA | Unrestricted/General op | $4,500 |
| St Andrew's Children's Clinic | Green Valley, AZ | Unrestricted/General op | $3,000 |
| Sunrise Presbyterian Church | Sullivans Island, SC | Unrestricted/General op | $1,500 |
| Wilmington Friends School | Wilmington, DE | Unrestricted/General op | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $128,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $123,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $129,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349103825
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1535427
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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