Edward H Benenson Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-6162730 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$925K
Organizations funded46
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$16.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
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
56% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Scholarship assist for students | $200,000 |
| Central Park Medical Unit | New York, NY | New ambulance | $150,000 |
| Brown Risd Hillel | Providence, RI | Support | $50,000 |
| Madison Jewish Center | Brooklyn, NY | Support the charity | $50,000 |
| Palm Beach Opera | West Palm Beach, FL | Assitance w/opera productions | $50,000 |
| Robin Hood | New York, NY | Support | $50,000 |
| Citizens Commitee for Child | New York, NY | Program support | $40,000 |
| Stamford Hospital Foundation | Stanford, CT | Support the hospital | $35,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanas, UT | Support | $25,000 |
| Cogenerate | San Francisco, CA | Support | $25,000 |
| Animal Medical Center | New York, NY | Support | $20,000 |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | For general purpose | $20,000 |
| NY Botaniacal Garden | Bronx, NY | Assitance w/educational programs | $15,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Boulder, CO | Program support | $15,000 |
| Georgetown Law | Washington, DC | Education | $12,500 |
| Animal Medical Center | New York, NY | Support | $10,000 |
| Animal Medical Center | New York, NY | Support | $10,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | Support | $10,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | New York, NY | Support | $10,000 |
| Education Through Music | New York, NY | Charity | $10,000 |
| Hatzolah | Brooklyn, NY | Support | $10,000 |
| Jed Foundation | New York, NY | Support | $10,000 |
| Westchester Land Trust | Bedford Hills, NY | Support | $10,000 |
| Refugees International | Washington, DC | Support | $6,000 |
| Carnegie Hall Corp | New York, NY | Program support | $5,000 |
| Education Through Music | New York, NY | Charity | $5,000 |
| Great Harbor Yacht Club Foundation | Nantucket, MA | Support | $5,000 |
| Marinhealth Foundation | Greenbrae, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Community Saling | Nantucket, MA | Support the charity | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation | Nanyucket, MA | Assitance w/educational programs | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital | Nantucket, MA | Support | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital | Nantucket, MA | Support | $5,000 |
| Nisha | Nantucket, MA | Support the animals | $5,000 |
| Purchase College Foundation | Purchase, NY | Support | $5,000 |
| Rye YMCA | Rye, NY | Support | $5,000 |
| Storm King Art Center | New Windsor, NY | Support the charity | $5,000 |
| Guide Dog Foundation | Smithtown, NY | Support | $4,000 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | General assitance to animals | $3,500 |
| Circuit Arts | Vineyard Haven, MA | Support | $2,500 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Montgomery, AL | Support | $2,500 |
| Lungevity Foundation | Chicago, IL | Support | $2,500 |
| Obama Foundation | Chicago, IL | General | $2,500 |
| Equity Arc | Cincinnati, OH | Support | $1,000 |
| Nantucket Preservation Trust | Nantucket, MA | Assitance w/educational programs | $1,000 |
| Nantucket Shellfish Association | Nantucket, MA | Support for charity | $1,000 |
| Sustainable Nantucket | Nantucket, MA | Support | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Support | $800,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | For the arts | $240,000 |
| Central Park Medical Unit | New York, NY | Support | $228,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $925,000 | 49 |
| 2024 | $589,500 | 43 |
| 2023 | $447,706 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642529349100909
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6162730
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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