The Ben E Factor Foundation
Invitation OnlySt Martinville, Louisiana · EIN 72-1086995 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.9M
Organizations funded52
Typical grant$12,000
Total assets$20.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,000 and $25,000.
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
75% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church - Lafayette | Lafayette, LA | Religious organization | $500,000 |
| Highland Baptist School | New Iberia, LA | Religious education | $240,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Provide aid to hurting people | $120,000 |
| Acadian Baptist Center | Eunice, LA | Baptist church | $100,000 |
| India Partners | Eugene, OR | Assisting the poor of india | $100,000 |
| LA Baptist Children's Hom | Monroe, LA | Assist children & families in need | $100,000 |
| Louisiana Christian University | Pineville, LA | Baptist college education | $100,000 |
| American Family Assoc | Tupelo, MS | Pro-Family advocacy | $40,000 |
| Gospel Lakes Ministry | New Waverly, TX | Camp for inner city kids | $40,000 |
| Leading the Way | Atlanta, GA | Proclaiming uncompromising truth | $40,000 |
| Mission Preborn | Indianapolis, IN | Equiping pregnancy clinics | $40,000 |
| The Voice of the Martyrs | Bartlesville, OK | Serve persecuted christians | $40,000 |
| Susan B Anthony Pro-Life | Arlington, VA | Fighting for every baby & mom | $30,000 |
| St Martinville Christian Fellowshi | Saint Martinville, LA | Bible study & worship | $25,000 |
| Eight Days of Hope | Tupelo, MS | Help rebuild after disasters | $20,000 |
| Lifeline Children's Services | Birmingham, AL | Bringing gospel to vulnerable child | $20,000 |
| Social Service Center | New Iberia, LA | Charitable operations | $20,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospit | Memphis, TN | Children medical research | $20,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Staten Island, NY | Helping american heroes | $20,000 |
| Zion's Hope | Clermont, FL | Charitable operations | $20,000 |
| St Francis Diner | New Iberia, LA | Meals for homeless | $19,000 |
| American Center for Law | Atlanta, GA | Religious freedom | $16,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Research & educational institute | $16,000 |
| The Unexpected Pregnancy Center | New Iberia, LA | Help with unplanned pregnancies | $16,000 |
| Filter of Hope | Tuscaloosa, AL | Bring clean water & christ's love | $15,000 |
| Bible League International | Crete, IL | Global ministry work | $12,000 |
| Compassion for Kids | Colorado Springs, CO | Sponsoring children in poverty | $12,000 |
| Gateways to Better Education | Lake Forest, CA | Promoting religious freedom | $12,000 |
| Help the Persecuted | Atlanta, GA | Afghan christians in the US | $12,000 |
| Iberia Homeless Shelter | New Iberia, LA | Shelter for homeless individuals | $12,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | American values education videos | $12,000 |
| Prison Fellowship | Merrifield, VA | Justice reform | $12,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Assoc | Charlotte, NC | Proclaim the gospel of jesus | $10,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Educating & training students | $10,000 |
| Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | Leadership school | $9,000 |
| Bridges for Peace | Melbourne, FL | Charitable operations | $8,000 |
| Capitol Ministries | Carson City, NV | Delivering gospel to political leade | $8,000 |
| Got Questions Ministries | Colorado Springs, CO | Bible questions answered | $8,000 |
| Hospice of Acadiana | Lafayette, LA | Hospice care in acadiana area | $8,000 |
| Solomon House | Atlanta, GA | Transitional home | $8,000 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Ctr | Houston, TX | Cancer research | $5,000 |
| Maranatha Evangelestic Ministries | Longville, LA | Christ-Centered ministry | $5,000 |
| Pak7 US Inc | Greenville, SC | Show pakistan god's love | $5,000 |
| Family Talk | Colorado Springs, CO | Supports marriage, family | $4,000 |
| Proclaiming the Gospel | Plano, TX | Proclaiming the gospel | $4,000 |
| Radio Bible Class | Grand Rapids, MI | Radio bible show | $4,000 |
| The Gideon's Internationa | Nashville, TN | Missionary work | $4,000 |
| The Mail Box Club | Valdosta, GA | Bible correspondence education | $4,000 |
| Capitol Commission | Raleigh, NC | Bring christ to capitol community | $3,000 |
| American Heart Assoc | Dallas, TX | Education of heart health | $2,000 |
| Casa of the 16Th Jdc | New Iberia, LA | Assist abused children | $2,000 |
| Disable American Veterans | Cold Spring, KY | Assist disable veterans | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,914,000 | 52 |
| 2024 | $2,276,000 | 48 |
| 2023 | $1,391,236 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349101872
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-1086995
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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