Bennion Foundation
Bennion Foundation is a private foundation, based in SEATTLE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $65K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $17K. Net investment income was $6K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$65K
-29.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$17K
+56.8% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
+56.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bennion Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Bennion Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Bennion Foundation is a private foundation, based in SEATTLE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $65K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $17K. Net investment income was $6K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $64,849 | $91,961 | $90,651 |
| Revenue | $2,926 | $3,679 | $16,941 |
| Expenses | $19,038 | $13,369 | $15,332 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $18,125 | $12,075 | $14,150 |
| Net Investment Income | $5,961 | $2,709 | $15,776 |
| Distributable Amount | $16,856 | $12,386 | $12,678 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Church of Jesus Christ ($17,250).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST SEATTLE, WA | FOR EXEMPT PURPOSES | $17,250 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TY BENNION | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
| ROY I BENNION | PRESIDENT, TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| MOLLY M BENNION | VP, SECRETARY, TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Bennion Foundation?
As of 2024, Bennion Foundation holds $65K in total assets with $3K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $17K in 2024.
Where does Bennion Foundation operate?
Bennion Foundation has awarded grants in Utah, Washington.
What size grants does Bennion Foundation award?
In 2024, Bennion Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $17K — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Bennion Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Bennion Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Bennion Foundation's EIN?
Bennion Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0190590. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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