The Benjamin Foundation Dba Garbett Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySalt Lake City, Utah · EIN 87-0679599 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$894K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $42,000.
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
20% of grants went outside Utah.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Escalera | Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable causes | $600,000 |
| O2 Utah Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable causes | $100,000 |
| Wilderness Workshop | Carbondale, CO | Charitable causes | $50,000 |
| Wonderbloom | Murray, UT | Charitable causes | $42,000 |
| Salt Lake Choral Artists | Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable causes | $20,000 |
| Seven Canyons Trust | Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable causes | $20,000 |
| Byu Equitable Education | Provo, UT | Charitable causes | $15,000 |
| Byu Hawaii Lds Philanthropies | Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable causes | $10,000 |
| Fight Against Domestic Violence | Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable causes | $10,000 |
| UC San Diego Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | Charitable causes | $10,000 |
| Mark Garbett | Los Angeles, CA | Literature and education | $5,500 |
| Family Promise of Ogden | Ogden, UT | Charitable causes | $5,000 |
| Utah Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable causes | $5,000 |
| Canines With a Cause | Holladay, UT | Charitable causes | $1,000 |
| The Single Parent Project | Riverton, UT | Charitable causes | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $894,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $358,750 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349106409
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-0679599
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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