Benny's World is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in SOLANA BEACH, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $470 in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $5K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$470
-42.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$5K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+0.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Benny's World reported a distributable amount of $26 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Benny's World
Based on IRS filings
Benny's World is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in SOLANA BEACH, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $470 in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $5K.
Focus Areas
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $470 | $822 | $1,205 |
| Revenue | $5,375 | $5,300 | $5,320 |
| Expenses | $5,727 | $5,683 | $5,558 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $26 | $57 | $71 |
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
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Cure Starts Now ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE CURE STARTS NOW CINCINNATI, OH | DIPG COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH DONATION | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDAN WATTERS | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| LISA WATTERS | VP, TREASURER & SECRETARY | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benny's World?
Benny's World is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in SOLANA BEACH, CA. It holds $470 in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Benny's World?
As of 2024, Benny's World holds $470 in total assets with $5K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $5K in 2024.
Where does Benny's World operate?
Benny's World has awarded grants in Ohio.
What size grants does Benny's World award?
In 2024, Benny's World awarded 1 grants totaling $5K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Benny's World required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Benny's World reported a distributable amount of $26 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Benny's World's EIN?
Benny's World's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2153820. 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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