The Ted and Laurie Beneski Foundation
Invitation OnlyColleyville, Texas · EIN 56-2640822 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$831K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1,332
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $200,000.
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
83% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity University | San Antonio, TX | For president's fund and trinity fund | $625,000 |
| Amherst College | Amherst, MA | For the earth sciences building, natural history museum, and alumni fund | $200,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness of Western Massachusetts | Agawam, MA | To improve the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness | $3,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Brookline, MA | To support cancer research | $1,000 |
| Mass Insight Education & Research | Boston, MA | To support educational equity | $1,000 |
| Pan-Massachusetts Challenge | Needham, MA | To support cancer research | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $831,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $1,631,500 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522199349100712
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-2640822
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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