Gertrude and Murray Bennett Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalm Beach Gardens, Florida · EIN 20-5716045 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Ms Society | Los Angeles, CA | Medical research | $25,000 |
| University of Michigan Law School F | Ann Arbor, MI | Student scholarships | $25,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | Refugee programs | $15,000 |
| Union Station Homeless Services | Pasadena, CA | Housing & nutrition | $10,368 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | General fund | $10,000 |
| Ccny - Baruch College | New York, NY | Student assistance | $10,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | Bears ears & grand escalante defense | $10,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution | New York, NY | Medical svcs - hodes project | $10,000 |
| Lambda Legal Defense Fund | New York, NY | Lgbtq advocacy | $10,000 |
| Aclu Foundation | New York, NY | Legal advocacy | $10,000 |
| Human Rights Campaign Foundation | Washington, DC | Advocacy for civil rights | $10,000 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | Pancreatic cancer research | $5,000 |
| University of Michigan College of L | Ann Arbor, MI | Need-Based student support | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Lgbt Center | Los Angeles, CA | Essentials for homeless young people | $5,000 |
| Protect Democracy Project | Washington, DC | Democracy education | $5,000 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | Washington, DC | Education | $2,500 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | General fund | $2,500 |
| American Jewish World Service | New York, NY | Food, clothing, shelter | $2,500 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | Art fund | $2,500 |
| University of California Santa Barb | Santa Barbara, CA | Education abroad programs | $2,500 |
| Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Project Angel Food | Los Angeles, CA | Provide food | $2,500 |
| Usc Shoah Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Holocaust history | $2,500 |
| Foothill Unity Center | Monrovia, CA | Food pantry | $1,000 |
| Hearing Health Foundation | New York, NY | Medical research | $1,000 |
The return also lists 30 grants to individuals ($197,360). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $384,728 | 55 |
| 2023 | $336,395 | 47 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533159349101943
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5716045
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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