The Gilmer Bennett Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyFort Worth, Texas · EIN 46-3663470 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$165K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$40,000
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
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
60% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchman Baptist Church | Fort Worth, TX | Use as needed | $63,855 |
| Danbury Institute | Dallas, TX | Use as needed | $50,000 |
| Msu Bsu | Mississippi State, MS | Use as needed | $40,000 |
| Mississippi State Foundation | Mississippi State, MS | Maroon family alliance | $10,000 |
| Gideons International | Nashville, TN | Use as needed | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $164,855 | 5 |
| 2023 | $122,700 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 20, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202500809349100605
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-3663470
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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