Benson Family Foundation
Financial support for pacific lutheran university and st luke lutheran church
Benson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Benson Family Foundation gave $780K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $390K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $780,000
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $390,000
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $390,000
- Total assets
- $13,775,143
- -0.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Benson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pacific Lutheran University ($520K). Together the top 2 received $780K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Benson Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $645K (2022) to $780K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $780K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | General Support | $520,000 |
| St Luke Lutheran Church Portland, OR | General Support | $260,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Benson Family Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,775,143 | $864,526 | $849,843 | $780,000 | 2 | $712,583 |
| 2023 | $13,791,332 | $1,467,895 | $779,388 | $720,000 | 2 | $1,261,102 |
| 2022 | $13,099,854 | $1,186,032 | $716,717 | $645,000 | 2 | $738,240 |
| 2021 | $12,633,167 | $685,319 | $720,604 | $670,500 | 2 | $615,680 |
| 2020 | $12,808,539 | $733,848 | $716,809 | $675,000 | 2 | $501,298 |
About Benson Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Benson Family Foundation is a public charity, based in Milwaukee, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $780K. Net investment income was $713K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Benson Family Foundation is led by Dale E. Benson, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dale E. Benson
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jolita D. Benson
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 Benson Family Foundation
How much does Benson Family Foundation give each year?
Benson Family Foundation gave $780K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $720K across 2 grants.
How large is Benson Family Foundation?
Benson Family Foundation reported $13.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $865K.
Where does Benson Family Foundation operate?
Benson Family Foundation has awarded grants in Oregon, Washington.
What is Benson Family Foundation's EIN?
Benson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3039538. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Benson Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Benson Family Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Oregon
United Charitable
Ashburn, VA
United Charitable supports a wide range of charitable programs through donor-advised funds and fiscal sponsorship, including work in youth, education, health, community development, the environment, and social justice; sponsored programs may be local, national, or global. Its 2024 grants had a median of $10,500, though amounts varied widely. For fiscal sponsorship, it accepts inquiries and invites qualified programs to apply; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited grant requests.
Assets
$186.8M
Grants
195
Total Given
$7.9M
Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing
Appleton, WI
Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing distributes donor-directed and program donations to a broad range of causes and organizations in local, national, and global communities. Its 2024 grants had a median of $11,520 and ranged from $5,006 to $5 million. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$939.7M
Grants
2,565
Total Given
$84.6M
M J Murdock Charitable Trust
Vancouver, WA
The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust funds nonprofit capacity-building and projects in arts and culture, civic and community services, education, health and environmental stewardship, and scientific research across Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Its 2024 median grant was $87,000, with awards ranging from $4,000 to about $1.55 million. Eligible organizations can submit a Letter of Inquiry; full applications are by invitation.
Assets
$2.0B
Grants
797
Total Given
$116.6M
Mattison Inez Tua-Main
Saint Louis, MO
Assets
$4.0M
Grants
7
Total Given
$215K
Paul Lauzier Scholarship Foundation
Ephrata, WA
The Paul Lauzier Scholarship Foundation funds annual tuition scholarships for Grant County, Washington, high school seniors and alumni attending college, vocational, or technical schools in Washington, including trade and graduate-level programs. In 2024, awards ranged from $667 to $6,000, with a median of $3,000. Students apply through the online application or their Grant County high school; it does not make general unsolicited grant requests.
Assets
$39K
Grants
272
Total Given
$866K
Edward Payson Irwin and Bernice Piilani Irwin
Honolulu, HI
Assets
$573K
Grants
8
Total Given
$20K
More similar funders
More Funders in Oregon
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Benson 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.
Benson Family Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?