Benzaken Foundation
Benzaken Foundation is a private foundation based in Hewlett, New York. Its 2025 filing reports 11 grants totaling $117,289, all described as financial aid.
Benzaken Foundation at a glance
In short: Benzaken Foundation gave $117K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $117,289
- +147.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +1000.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,663
- -77.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,587
- Total assets
- $5,673
- -89.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (49% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Benzaken Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 260 Dolphiin Drive, Hewlett, NY 11557
Phone: (732) 499-4449
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Benzaken Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hachaim ($22K). Together the top 4 received $50K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($58,732), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Hewlett, New York. For 2025, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 32% to recipients in New Jersey; the state for the remaining 19% is not identified.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Benzaken Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2023) to $117K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $117K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hachaim Cedarhurst, NY | Financial Aid | $22,425 |
| 6 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $58,732 |
| Chabad of Five Towns Cedarhurst, NY | Financial Aid | $19,620 |
| Various Charities Under 2000 Avenel, NJ | Financial Aid | $8,587 |
| Little Zone Preschool Lakewood, NJ | Financial Aid | $4,325 |
| David Memorial Fund Lawrence, NY | Financial Aid | $3,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,673 | $75,000 | $118,648 | $117,289 | 11 | $117,289 | $1,266 |
| 2024 | $56,228 | $75,000 | $47,409 | $47,409 | 1 | $47,409 | $819 |
| 2023 | $28,637 | $50,018 | $21,381 | $21,381 | 1 | $21,381 | $940 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Benzaken Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The listed grants are for financial aid and include support for charitable organizations and individual recipients.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $117,289. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $22,425, with a median of $8,587. Notable grants included $22,425 to HACHAIM in Cedarhurst, New York; $19,620 to CHABAD OF FIVE TOWNS in Cedarhurst; and $8,587 to VARIOUS CHARITIES UNDER 2000 in Avenel, New Jersey. Individual recipients received grants of $22,063, $9,500, $9,210, $7,823, and $7,636.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists DAVID BENZAKEN and ORNA BENZAKEN as trustees.
Benzaken Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Benzaken
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Orna Benzaken
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Benzaken Foundation
How much does Benzaken Foundation give each year?
Benzaken Foundation gave $117K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $47K across 1 grant.
What is Benzaken Foundation's typical grant size?
Benzaken Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,587, and its average grant was $10,663, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Benzaken Foundation give grants?
Benzaken Foundation's top state is New York, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was New Jersey (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cedarhurst, NY (2 grants).
Does Benzaken Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Benzaken Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Aid" (11 grants).
Who are Benzaken Foundation's largest grantees?
Benzaken Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Hachaim ($22,425), Chabad of Five Towns ($19,620) and Little Zone Preschool ($4,325), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($58,732), which are not listed by name. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Benzaken Foundation?
Benzaken Foundation reported $6K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $117K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Benzaken Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The listed grants are for financial aid and include support for charitable organizations and individual recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Benzaken Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Benzaken Foundation's EIN?
Benzaken Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4437333. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Benzaken Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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