Bennett Family Foundation
Bennett Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Tulsa, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 4 grants totaling $84K. Net investment income was $55K.
Bennett Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Bennett Family Foundation gave $84K across 4 grants in 2023 (avg $21K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $84,000
- +47.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $21,000
- +10.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $13,000
- Total assets
- $1,570,747
- -0.6% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (98% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Bennett Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was St James Methodist Church ($56K). Together the top 4 received $84K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 21 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bennett Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+3%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2022) to $126K (2021). In 2023 it made 4 grants totaling $84K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St James Methodist Church Tulsa, OK | To support St. James Church and missions in India and Africa. | $56,000 |
| ORU Golden Eagle Club Tulsa, OK | To support GOBs mission to enhance the experience of ORU student-athletes by providing financial resources scholarships and other support to help them achieve success in academics athletics and personal development. | $20,000 |
| Family Builders International Big Cabin, OK | To support Family Builders International efforts to demonstrating Gods love by providing shelter and resources to impoverished families and individuals in Honduras. | $6,000 |
| Younglife Colorado Springs, CO | To support Young Life and their mission of introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith. | $2,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Bennett Family Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,570,747 | $84,290 | $93,046 | $84,000 | 4 | $84,000 | $55,166 | $80,338 |
| 2022 | $1,579,503 | $108,178 | $76,858 | $57,000 | 3 | $64,939 | $58,320 | $84,857 |
| 2021 | $1,548,183 | $276,296 | $138,779 | $126,000 | 7 | $126,000 | $112,645 | $85,656 |
| 2020 | $1,410,666 | $106,772 | $89,300 | $81,300 | 7 | — | $48,772 | $82,175 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bennett Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $80K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bennett Family Foundation is led by Donald Carl Bennett, President Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Donald Carl Bennett
President Director
President → President Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alisha Roseanne Bennett
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Jason Bennett
Secretary Director
Director → Secretary Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Gleason Bennett
Vice President Director
Secretary → Vice President Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gary Harber (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Bennett Family Foundation
How much does Bennett Family Foundation give each year?
Bennett Family Foundation gave $84K across 4 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $57K across 3 grants.
What is Bennett Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Bennett Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $13,000, and its average grant was $21,000, across 4 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bennett Family Foundation give grants?
Bennett Family Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (2 grants).
Does Bennett Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Bennett Family Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Bennett Family Foundation?
Bennett Family Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $84K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $80K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Bennett Family Foundation's EIN?
Bennett Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1627648. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Live grants for the work Bennett Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Bennett Family Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Oklahoma
The Bagwell Foundation
Sarasota, FL
The Bagwell Foundation’s 2021 grants supported religious organizations, scholarships and education, and community organizations, with grants ranging from $200 to $5,000 (median $1,000). Giving went to organizations in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Massachusetts, Illinois, and Michigan; the foundation said it funded only preselected charities and did not accept unsolicited requests. Its latest filing is from 2021, and it may have stopped grantmaking.
Assets
$246K
Grants
15
Total Given
$21K
Folds of Honor Foundation
Owasso, OK
Folds of Honor funds education scholarships for spouses and children of U.S. military service members and first responders killed or disabled in service, with awards available for K–12 and higher education in the United States and its territories. Awards are up to $5,000 per academic year, based on unmet need, and are paid directly to the school. It accepts scholarship applications through an online portal during its annual application window; it does not make grants to outside applicants.
Assets
$122.3M
Grants
1,551
Total Given
$37.6M
Tulsa Community Foundation
Tulsa, OK
Tulsa Community Foundation supports charitable causes through donor-advised grants and selected funds, including scholarships, emergency assistance, disaster relief, arts and humanities, healthcare, and financial literacy, primarily in the Tulsa metro area and eastern Oklahoma, with some giving elsewhere in the United States. Its 2024 median grant was $18,560; selected field-of-interest funds have application cycles, but the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests generally.
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
1,066
Total Given
$158.6M
Oklahoma City Community Foundation Inc
Oklahoma City, OK
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation funds community programs in children’s opportunities, health care, culture and community, older adults, parks and public space, and animal welfare, primarily in Oklahoma City and Central Oklahoma. In 2025, its grants had a median of $18,251; published ranges include up to $40,000 for Opportunities for Children and $30,000 for Culture & Community. Its website lists some programs as open, but the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
698
Total Given
$63.3M
Feed the Children Inc
Oklahoma City, OK
Founded in 1979, Feed the Children is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to ending childhood hunger in the U.S. and around the world. Operating in nearly every U.S. state and eight countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, the organization provides food, household essentials, nutrition training, clean water programs, school supplies, and disaster relief. With a mission to create a world where no child goes to bed hungry, Feed the Children distributes resources through a network of local community partners, food banks, food pantries, and schools, while implementing sustainable programs focused on reducing hunger, malnutrition, health promotion, and self-reliance.
Assets
$133.3M
Grants
487
Total Given
$343.7M
The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation
Tulsa, OK
The foundation supports nonprofits addressing poverty through housing, shelter, basic needs, social services, health and mental healthcare, and community empowerment, along with education, Jewish life, culture, and racial-justice initiatives. It funds primarily in metropolitan Tulsa, with additional support across Oklahoma and in Israel; 2024 grants ranged from $200 to $2.2 million, with a median of about $24,000. It accepts unsolicited requests: eligible nonprofits can email an initial inquiry.
Assets
$281.0M
Grants
476
Total Given
$37.3M
More similar funders
More Funders in Oklahoma
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Bennett Family Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Bennett Family Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?