Benali Foundation
Benali Foundation is a private foundation, based in Manchester, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $77K. Net investment income was $25K.
Benali Foundation at a glance
In short: Benali Foundation gave $77K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $76,667
- +11.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,778
- +11.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,100
- Total assets
- $1,112,808
- -0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Benali Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Partners in Health ($30K). Together the top 6 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Benali Foundation gives
- Giving grew 67% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2020) to $77K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Partners in Health Boston, MA | Charitable-Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Mass General Hospital Boston, MA | Charitable-Unrestricted | $25,833 |
| Vennue Foundation Stamford, CT | Donation - Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| ZF Orphan Sponsorship Worth, IL | General - Unrestricted | $4,200 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | Donation - Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Alberta Lea, MN | Donation - Unrestricted | $2,634 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,112,808 | $29,998 | $90,101 | $76,667 | 6 | $76,667 | $25,363 | $77,170 |
| 2024 | $1,114,053 | $428,673 | $73,144 | $68,601 | 6 | $68,601 | $383,812 | $58,985 |
| 2023 | $767,438 | $220,985 | $67,780 | $54,700 | 7 | $54,700 | $24,958 | $45,022 |
| 2022 | $759,574 | $497,241 | $49,494 | $46,000 | 3 | $46,000 | $487,814 | $24,408 |
| 2021 | $311,989 | $45,566 | $50,113 | $47,512 | 16 | $47,512 | $42,965 | $33,240 |
| 2020 | $319,906 | $57,145 | $31,601 | $29,396 | 16 | — | $25,335 | $24,958 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Benali Foundation reported a distributable amount of $77K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Benali Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amel Benali
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karim Benali
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Benali Foundation
How much does Benali Foundation give each year?
Benali Foundation gave $77K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $69K across 6 grants.
What is Benali Foundation's typical grant size?
Benali Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,100, and its average grant was $12,778, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Benali Foundation give grants?
Benali Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (13%) and Illinois (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Benali Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Benali Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Benali Foundation's largest grantees?
Benali Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Partners in Health ($30,000), Mass General Hospital ($25,833) and Vennue Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Benali Foundation?
Benali Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $77K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $77K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Benali Foundation's EIN?
Benali Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4735972. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Benali Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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