Benzon Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLandrum, South Carolina · EIN 90-1179959 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.1M
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 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
70% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Saints Church | Ansonia, CT | To support the charitable activities of the organization. | $335,000 |
| Unc Health Cancer Fdn | Chapel Hill, NC | To support the charitable activities of the organization. | $150,000 |
| Unc Health Foundation | Chapel Hill, NC | To support the charitable activities of the organization. | $100,000 |
| Glassy Mountain Fire Fdn | Landrum, SC | To support the charitable activities of the organization. | $60,000 |
| Seymour Pink | Seymour, CT | To support the charitable activities of the organization. | $50,000 |
| Make a Wish South Carolina | Greenville, SC | To support the charitable activities of the organization. | $50,000 |
| Turning Point USA South Carolina | Phoenix, AZ | To support the charitable activities of the organization. | $50,000 |
| American Vet Dogs | Smithtown, NY | To support the charitable activities of the organization. | $50,000 |
| Camperdown Academy | Greenville, SC | To support the charitable activities of the organization. | $50,000 |
| Animal Recovery Mission | Port St Lucie, FL | To support the charitable activities of the organization. | $30,000 |
| Foothills Humane Society | Columbus, NC | To support the charitable activities of the organization. | $25,000 |
| The Forman School | Litchfield, CT | To support the charitable activities of the organization. | $25,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | Memphis, TN | To support the charitable activities of the organization. | $25,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Tampa, FL | To support the charitable activities of the organization. | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Rock Hill, SC | To support the charitable activities of the organization. | $10,000 |
| S C Special Olympics | Lexington, SC | To support the charitable activities of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Idefine Inc | Atlanta, GA | To support the charitable activities of the organization. | $4,500 |
| Southern Rootsidefine Inc | Greenville, SC | To support the charitable activities of the organization. | $4,000 |
| Bark Nation | Ferndale, MI | To support the charitable activities of the organization. | $2,500 |
| Transylvania Habitat for Humanity | Brevard, NC | To support the charitable activities of the organization. | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,052,000 | 20 |
| 2024 | $1,105,057 | 14 |
| 2023 | $1,015,500 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631619349100328
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 90-1179959
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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