Benanav Family Foundation
The Benanav Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Woodmere, New York. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including groups focused on Jewish community and children’s services, arts education, reproductive health, refugee support, and health care.
Benanav Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Benanav Family Foundation gave $29K across 58 grants in 2024 (avg $503.345), top state New York. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $29,194
- -21.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 58
- -14.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $503
- -8.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $306
- Total assets
- $41,904
- -14.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (15 of 58, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Benanav Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 80 Neptune Ave C/O Krosenbergcpa, Woodmere, NY 11598
Phone: (516) 374-5400
Website: https://benanavfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Benanav Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Womens American Ort ($3K). Together the top 10 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
272 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 272 grants of 272 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, New York recipients received 48% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in Washington, DC (21%), Virginia (10%), California (5%), and Connecticut (3%). The listed grants also included recipients in other states, such as Texas, Oregon, Maryland, Minnesota, and Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 58 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Benanav Family Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 58 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $343; repeat grants $559. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $312 repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 91% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $37K (2023). In 2024 it made 58 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Womens American Ort Alexandria, VA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Metro Musuem of Art New York, NY | Charitable | $1,500 |
| NIF(NEW Israel Fund) New York, NY | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Suwa Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,200 |
| ACLU New York, NY | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Nat'l Council of Jewish Women Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,200 |
| American Jewish JT Distribution New York, NY | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Birthright Foundation New York, NY | Charitable | $1,031 |
| Goodfoundation New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Amit Children New York, NY | Charitable | $800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41,904 | $70,088 | $29,303 | $29,194 | 58 | $29,194 | $29,094 | $2,250 |
| 2023 | $49,047 | $43,357 | $37,934 | $37,297 | 68 | $37,297 | $1,827 | $3,208 |
| 2022 | $43,624 | $15,882 | $36,058 | $35,243 | 56 | $35,243 | $882 | $3,415 |
| 2021 | $63,800 | $398 | $19,193 | $15,309 | 34 | $15,309 | $398 | $4,084 |
| 2020 | $82,595 | $95,703 | $35,895 | $33,060 | 56 | — | $45,793 | $3,515 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Benanav Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated. Its grants include support for organizations working in varied fields. For example, AMIT Children describes its mission as helping Israel’s youth realize their potential through education and nurturing; P.S. ARTS says it advances equity and opportunity for children and youth through arts education; and HIAS describes its work as welcoming and supporting refugees. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 58 grants totaling $29,194. Grants ranged from $100 to $2,500, with a median of $306. The largest listed grants included Women’s American ORT ($2,500), the Metropolitan Museum of Art ($1,500), and the New Israel Fund, SUWA, ACLU, National Council of Jewish Women, and American Jewish Joint Distribution ($1,200 each). Other recipients included Birthright Foundation ($1,031), Goodfoundation ($1,000), AMIT Children ($800), and the U.S. Holocaust Museum ($800).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ruth T Benanav as Director/President; Tamara Benanav as Treasurer/Director; Michael Benanav as Vice President/Director; and Steven Benanav as Secretary/Director.
Benanav Family Foundation is led by Ruth T. Benanav, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ruth T. Benanav
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Benanav
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Benanav
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tamara Benanav
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Benanav Family Foundation
How much does Benanav Family Foundation give each year?
Benanav Family Foundation gave $29K across 58 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $37K across 68 grants.
What is Benanav Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Benanav Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $306, and its average grant was $503, across 58 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Benanav Family Foundation that year got $343 on average.
Where does Benanav Family Foundation give grants?
Benanav Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (21%) and Virginia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (25 grants), Washington, DC (9 grants), Los Angeles, CA (3 grants) and Washington DC, DC (3 grants).
Does Benanav Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 58 grants with a stated purpose on Benanav Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (53 grants) and "Charitable 501(C)(3)" (4 grants).
Who are Benanav Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Benanav Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Womens American Ort ($2,500), Metro Musuem of Art ($1,500) and NIF(NEW Israel Fund) ($1,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Benanav Family Foundation?
Benanav Family Foundation reported $42K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Benanav Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated. Its grants include support for organizations working in varied fields. For example, AMIT Children describes its mission as helping Israel’s youth realize their potential through education and nurturing; P.S. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Benanav Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Benanav Family Foundation's EIN?
Benanav Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-1154382. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Benanav Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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