FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY AND ST LUKE LUTHERAN CHURCH
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.8M
-0.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$780K
+8.3% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$390K
+8.3% YoY
About Benson Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Benson Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, 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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,775,143 | $13,791,332 | $13,099,854 |
| Revenue | $864,526 | $1,467,895 | $1,186,032 |
| Expenses | $849,843 | $779,388 | $716,717 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $712,583 | $1,261,102 | $738,240 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Pacific Lutheran University ($520,000), St Luke Lutheran Church ($260,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY TACOMA, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $520,000 |
| ST LUKE LUTHERAN CHURCH PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL SUPPORT | $260,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DALE E BENSON | PRESIDENT/ TREASURER | — | — |
| JOLITA D BENSON | ASSISTANT TREASURER | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benson Family Foundation?
Benson Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MILWAUKEE, OR. It holds $13.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Benson Family Foundation?
As of 2024, Benson Family Foundation holds $13.8M in total assets with $865K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $780K in 2024.
Where does Benson Family Foundation operate?
Benson Family Foundation has awarded grants in Oregon, Washington.
What size grants does Benson Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Benson Family Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $780K — an average of about $390K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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