The Emily Benatar Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalo Alto, California · EIN 47-2369180 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
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
34% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Minds Africa | Brisbane, CA | General & unrestricted | $253,290 |
| Palo Alto Art Center Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | General & unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Sf-Marin Food Bank | San Francisco, CA | General & unrestricted | $15,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Washington, DC | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ada's Cafe | Palo Alto, CA | General & unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Insight Meditation Center of the Peninsula | Redwood City, CA | General & unrestricted | $6,400 |
| California Academy of Sciences | San Francisco, CA | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Kqed | San Francisco, CA | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Camp Kesem National | Covina, CA | General & unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Ecumenical Hunger Program | East Palo Alto, CA | General & unrestricted | $2,100 |
| Help Myanmar | Albany, CA | General & unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Philanthropic Ventures Foundation - Afghan Family Resettlement | Oakland, CA | General & unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Philanthropic Ventures Foundation - Lesedi Schools & Clinic | Oakland, CA | General & unrestricted | $1,080 |
| Bay Area Friendship Circle | Palo Alto, CA | General & unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | New York, NY | General & unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Resident Impact Project | Draper, UT | General & unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Tahoe Fund | Incline Village, NV | General & unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Tipping Point Community | San Francisco, CA | General & unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center | Warrington, PA | General & unrestricted | $535 |
| Child Advocates of Silicon Valley | San Jose, CA | General & unrestricted | $500 |
| Mendocino Land Trust | Fort Bragg, CA | General & unrestricted | $500 |
| The Mmrf | Norwalk, CT | General & unrestricted | $500 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | General & unrestricted | $500 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General & unrestricted | $500 |
| Various Charities - Hotel Slo LLC Passthrough | Oakland, CA | General & unrestricted | $226 |
| Hospicare | Ithaca, NY | General & unrestricted | $100 |
| Uniondocs Center for Documentary Art | Ridgewood, NY | General & unrestricted | $100 |
| Portland Friends of the Dhamma | Portland, OR | General & unrestricted | $50 |
| Sati Center for Buddhist Studies | Redwood City, CA | General & unrestricted | $50 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($4,918). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $365,349 | 31 |
| 2024 | $335,681 | 51 |
| 2023 | $400,769 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611469349100806
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2369180
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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