Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyElm Grove, Wisconsin · EIN 36-4522803 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$2.6M
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$69.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $115,000.
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
33% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical College of Wi | Milwaukee Wi, WI | Scholarships rural campuses | $500,000 |
| Meta House | Milwaukee Wi, WI | Capital campaign | $500,000 |
| Sojourner Family Peace Center | Milwaukee Wi, WI | General operating | $250,000 |
| Journey House | Milwaukee Wi, WI | General operating & citizenship program | $200,000 |
| Our Next Generation | Milwaukee Wi, WI | Summer program & program director | $130,000 |
| Lcms World Missions | St Louis Mo, MO | Missionary support | $120,000 |
| Penfield Children's Center | Milwaukee Wi, WI | Program & service support | $115,000 |
| Medical College of Wi | Milwaukee Wi, WI | Pathways program | $100,000 |
| Milwaukee College Prep | Milwaukee Wi, WI | Alumni program | $100,000 |
| New Pathways for Youth | Phoenix Az, AZ | Infrastructure | $100,000 |
| Phoenix Rescue Mission | Phoenix Az, AZ | Transformaing lives & changing lives program support | $100,000 |
| Concordia Seminary Adopt a Student | St Louis Mo, MO | Scholarships | $80,000 |
| New Way Academy | Phoenix Az, AZ | Theater update | $59,000 |
| Audio & Brail Literacy Enhancement | Milwaukee Wi, WI | General operating | $50,000 |
| Feeding America | Milwaukee Wi, WI | General operating | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army - Phoenix | Phoenix Az, AZ | General operating | $35,000 |
| The Salvation Army - Milwaukee | Wauwatosa Wi, WI | General operating | $30,000 |
| The Women's Center | Waukesha Wi, WI | Emergency shelter & transitional living programs | $30,000 |
| Meta House | Milwaukee Wi, WI | Program support | $25,000 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | Washington DC, DC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Blessings in a Backpack | Waukesha Wi, WI | General operating | $5,000 |
| Loretto Medical Clinic | Loretto Ky, KY | General operating | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone Nc, NC | Hurricane helene relief | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Wi | Milwaukee Wi, WI | General operating | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House of Eastern Wi | Milwaukee Wi, WI | General operating | $5,000 |
| Golden Opportunities Partnerships | Mequon Wi, WI | General operating | $2,500 |
| St Augustine Preparatory Academy | Milwaukee Wi, WI | General operating | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,609,000 | 27 |
| 2023 | $8,337,000 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349101903
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4522803
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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