Beneto Foundation
Beneto Foundation is a private foundation based in Orangevale, California. Its stated mission is to support Sacramento-area organizations that improve the lives of children, families, and people with disabilities.
Beneto Foundation at a glance
In short: Beneto Foundation gave $322K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in California. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $321,780
- +28.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,871
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $10,020,292
- +2.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (7 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 Beneto Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its website says it awards grants annually and provides grant guidelines. The 2024 filing lists Amy Wright as the contact, with no form or materials required and no award restrictions listed.
- Review Cycle
- None listed on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None listed on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Amy Wright
Mailing address: PO Box 108, Orangevale, CA 95662
Phone: (916) 677-0817
Email: amy@benetoinc.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Beneto Foundation
Who Beneto Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sacramento Food Bank ($49K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $249K.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 111 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated mission focuses on Sacramento-area organizations. Its grant program description specifies service to people and families in and around the greater Sacramento region. All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Beneto Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 24 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 57% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 65% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $160K (2020) to $322K (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $322K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cristo Rey High School Sacramento, CA | Mercy Foundation | $40,000 |
| Mercy Foundation Rancho Cordova, CA | Mercy Medical Safe Haven | $40,000 |
| Sacramento Food Bank Sacramento, CA | Seniors program - provide healthy food for hard-to-reach seniors. | $28,572 |
| Loaves & Fishes Sacramento, CA | Provide meals and resources for homeless in sacramento. Funds to be used for dining room services. | $25,000 |
| Ritecare Childhood Language Sacramento, CA | Language Center Program Donation. | $25,000 |
| Sacramento Food Bank Sacramento, CA | 1000 Turkeys Donated to Sacramento Food Bank. | $20,208 |
| The Society of St Vincent De Paul - Transition to Permanent Housing Soluti Sacramento, CA | Help Those in Need | $20,000 |
| Yolo Crisis Nursery Davis, CA | Emergency child care for Yolo county families in crisis and other services to ensure continued stability and well-being. | $20,000 |
| Family Promise of Sacramento Sacramento, CA | Help Those in Need. | $10,000 |
| Okizu Foundation Novato, CA | Week-long camps for children with cancer and their families. | $10,000 |
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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 | $10,020,292 | $662,430 | $413,566 | $321,780 | 25 | $321,780 | $570,165 | $492,526 |
| 2023 | $9,788,794 | $377,586 | $338,960 | $251,137 | 20 | $251,137 | $287,295 | $411,619 |
| 2022 | $1,305,357 | $384,219 | $229,896 | $218,129 | 21 | $218,129 | $77,090 | $67,654 |
| 2021 | $1,346,013 | $136,126 | $218,113 | $205,576 | 23 | $205,576 | $128,067 | $67,869 |
| 2020 | $1,192,802 | $53,090 | $173,897 | $160,339 | 22 | — | $44,347 | $60,110 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Beneto Foundation reported a distributable amount of $493K 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
The foundation’s mission is to support Sacramento-area organizations improving the lives of children, families, and people with disabilities. Its website identifies people with disabilities and people with low or no income as primary beneficiaries.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of services. Mercy Foundation describes its work as connecting people with resources and focusing on healthcare, education, housing, and care for poor and elderly people. Yolo Crisis Nursery says it provides early intervention in a safe environment to nurture children, strengthen parents, and preserve families. Okizu Foundation describes peer support, respite, mentoring, and recreational programs for families affected by childhood cancer. Family Promise of Sacramento says it provides shelter and assistance to homeless families, along with rental assistance intended to prevent homelessness.
Grantmaking
The foundation awards grants annually. Its 2024 filing reports 25 grants totaling $321,780. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $40,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $40,000 each to Cristo Rey High School and Mercy Foundation; $28,572 to Sacramento Food Bank for a seniors program; and $25,000 each to Loaves & Fishes and RiteCare Childhood Language Center. Other notable awards included $20,000 to Yolo Crisis Nursery, $10,000 to Okizu Foundation, and $10,000 to Family Promise of Sacramento.
The foundation’s grant program description lists awards of $1,500 to $25,000 for ongoing or one-time projects, specific programs, or general operating needs, typically for a one-year period. It says new applicants selected for funding are typically awarded up to $5,000. Eligible organizations are 501(c)(3) charities serving people and families in and around the greater Sacramento region. The program description identifies organizations that do not serve that region, support political organizations or campaigns, or focus on national fundraising as ineligible.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tim Marchi as president. Board members listed are Amy Wright, Paul Marchi, Gene Hume, Nina Pucci, Lucille R Friday, and Paul Marchi Jr.
Beneto Foundation is led by Tim Marchi, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tim Marchi
President
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Gene Hume
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lucille R. Friday
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nina Pucci
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul Marchi
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amy Wright
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Marchi Jr.
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Amy Monroe (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Darlene J. Beneto (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Lynn Volkerts (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Stephen T. Beneto (2020–2021) — Board Member
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 Beneto Foundation
How much does Beneto Foundation give each year?
Beneto Foundation gave $322K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $251K across 20 grants.
What is Beneto Foundation's typical grant size?
Beneto Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,871, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Beneto Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Beneto Foundation give grants?
Beneto Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sacramento, CA (10 grants), Rancho Cordova, CA (3 grants) and Roseville, CA (2 grants).
Does Beneto Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Beneto Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Help Those in Need." (8 grants).
Who are Beneto Foundation's largest grantees?
Beneto Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sacramento Food Bank ($48,780 across 2 grants), Cristo Rey High School ($40,000) and Mercy Foundation ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Beneto Foundation?
Beneto Foundation reported $10.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $322K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $493K (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 does Beneto Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to support Sacramento-area organizations improving the lives of children, families, and people with disabilities. Its website identifies people with disabilities and people with low or no income as primary beneficiaries. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Beneto Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Beneto Foundation's EIN?
Beneto Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0397473. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Beneto 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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Grantable. (2026). Beneto Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/beneto-foundation-morg_0557b3dcbf1645c08de42ead33d29792
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