The Gerald and Pauline Benson Family Foundation Inc TR
Invitation OnlyHomerville, Ohio · EIN 34-1908511 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$10K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$750
Total assets$102K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $400 and $1,000.
From the return
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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.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodi Good Samaratins | Lodi, OH | Donation | $1,900 |
| Lodi Ruritan Club | Lodi, OH | Donation | $1,400 |
| Lodi UM Church | Lodi, OH | Donation | $1,000 |
| Lodi Salvation Army | Lodi, OH | Donation | $750 |
| Matthew 25 | Lodi, OH | Donation | $750 |
| Medina County Library (Lodi) | Lodi, OH | Donation | $400 |
| LodiHarrisville Historical Society | Lodi, OH | Donation | $400 |
| Lodi RR Museum | Lodi, OH | Donation | $400 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($3,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $4,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $5,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601289349101505
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1908511
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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