Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc
Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Elm Grove, Wisconsin. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations working in areas including education, family and youth services, domestic violence services, and missions.
Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc gave $2.6M across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $97K), mostly in Wisconsin. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,609,000
- -68.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $96,630
- -65.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $69,243,131
- +5.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (5 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 165, Elm Grove, WI 53122
Phone: (262) 797-9912
Website: https://charlesebenidtfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Medical College of WI ($600K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 137 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin, 11% to Arizona, and 8% to Missouri. The filing also lists recipients in Washington, DC, and Kentucky, each representing 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 25 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $129K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $90K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.6M (2020) to $8.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medical College of WI Milwaukee WI, WI | Scholarships Rural Campuses | $500,000 |
| Meta House Milwaukee WI, WI | Capital Campaign | $500,000 |
| Sojourner Family Peace Center Milwaukee WI, WI | General Operating | $250,000 |
| Journey House Milwaukee WI, WI | General Operating & Citizenship Program | $200,000 |
| Our Next Generation Milwaukee WI, WI | Summer Program & Program Director | $130,000 |
| LCMS World Missions St Louis MO, MO | Missionary Support | $120,000 |
| Penfield Children's Center Milwaukee WI, WI | Program & Service Support | $115,000 |
| Medical College of WI Milwaukee WI, WI | Pathways Program | $100,000 |
| Milwaukee College Prep Milwaukee WI, WI | Alumni Program | $100,000 |
| New Pathways for Youth Phoenix AZ, AZ | Infrastructure | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $69,243,131 | $4,409,963 | $3,238,489 | $2,609,000 | 27 | $2,891,523 | $4,266,381 | $3,320,470 |
| 2023 | $65,915,659 | $9,529,739 | $9,002,348 | $8,337,000 | 30 | $8,620,462 | $7,859,422 | $3,266,951 |
| 2022 | $67,229,001 | $1,082,906 | $4,795,001 | $4,002,119 | 26 | $4,305,388 | $902,503 | $3,591,793 |
| 2021 | $82,766,882 | $3,646,292 | $4,261,492 | $3,600,000 | 30 | $3,865,763 | $6,803,921 | $3,837,530 |
| 2020 | $74,475,016 | $1,266,691 | $3,366,554 | $2,576,100 | 24 | — | $2,235,112 | $3,312,663 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included scholarships, education and youth programs, family services, domestic violence services, and missionary support. Among its grantees, Meta House describes its mission as ending the generational cycle of addiction by healing women and strengthening families. Journey House says it empowers families on Milwaukee’s Near Southside to move out of poverty through adult education, youth development, workforce readiness, and family engagement. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 27 grants totaling $2,609,000. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $500,000, with a median of $50,000. The largest awards included $500,000 to Medical College of Wisconsin for scholarships at rural campuses and $500,000 to Meta House for a capital campaign. Other notable grants were $250,000 to Sojourner Family Peace Center for general operating support; $200,000 to Journey House for general operating support and its citizenship program; and $130,000 to Our Next Generation for its summer program and program director.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Amanda Hiatt as president/secretary; James L. Mohr as vice president; Mark Miller as treasurer; and Nancy M. Bonniwell, Shobha Warren, and Jerry Wick as directors.
Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc is led by Amanda Hiatt, President & Secretary since 2021 (on filings since 2020); all 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amanda Hiatt
President & Secretary
Director & President → President & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$38K (2020) → $41K (2024)
Jerry Wick
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Nancy M. Bonniwell
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Shobha Warren
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $12K (2024)
James L. Mohr
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Mark Miller
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2021
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Beatrice A. Benidt (2020) — President & Treasurer
- Former: Lee J. Mevis (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $41K, to Amanda Hiatt (President/Secretary). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc
How much does Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc give each year?
Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc gave $2.6M across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8.3M across 30 grants.
What is Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $96,630, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc give grants?
Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (11%) and Missouri (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee WI, WI (14 grants), Phoenix AZ, AZ (4 grants), St Louis MO, MO (2 grants) and Waukesha WI, WI (2 grants).
Does Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 48% of Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Medical College of WI ($600,000 across 2 grants), Meta House ($525,000 across 2 grants) and Sojourner Family Peace Center ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc?
Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc reported $69.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included scholarships, education and youth programs, family services, domestic violence services, and missionary support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc's EIN?
Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4522803. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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