DiBenedetto Family Foundation Inc
DiBenedetto Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fort Myers, Florida. It reported 19 grants totaling $104,275 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations including a college, schools, health organizations, and other nonprofits.
DiBenedetto Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: DiBenedetto Family Foundation Inc gave $104K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $104,275
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- Average grant
- $5,488
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,567,382
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to DiBenedetto Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 15140 Fiddlesticks Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33912
Phone: (781) 584-6763
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who DiBenedetto Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Trinity College ($50K). Together the top 10 received $94K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 19 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Connecticut (49%), Massachusetts (33%), Florida (10%), New York (3%), and Tennessee (3%). The listed grants also include recipients in Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
How DiBenedetto Family Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 786% of 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
In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $104K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity College Hartford, CT | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Red SOX Foundation Boston, MA | General Purposes | $13,500 |
| Canterbury School Fund Fort Myers, FL | General Purpose | $9,475 |
| Joslin Diabetes Foundation Boston, MA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| West End Alumni Fund New York, NY | Granting Scholarships | $3,300 |
| Night Stalker Foundation Clarksville, TN | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Natick, MA | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Kents Hill School Kents Hill, ME | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Perkins School for the Blind Watertown, MA | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| MGH Fund Boston, MA | General Purpose | $2,500 |
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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 | $2,567,382 | $172,441 | $130,150 | $104,275 | 19 | $430,150 | $143,933 | $54,743 |
| 2023 | $2,505,139 | $58,649 | $69,225 | — | — | — | $58,649 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, DiBenedetto Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $55K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Trinity College describes its mission as providing excellence in liberal arts education, while Perkins School for the Blind says it serves children and young adults with multiple disabilities, their families, educators, researchers, and professionals through education services, accessibility, professional development, and innovation. Strike 3 Foundation describes its work as raising awareness, support, and funding for childhood cancer research; Wounded Warrior Project says it focuses on the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $104,275. Grants ranged from $250 to $50,000, with a median grant of $2,500. Its largest awards included $50,000 to Trinity College for general purpose, $13,500 to Red Sox Foundation for general purposes, and $9,475 to Canterbury School Fund for general purpose. Other notable grants included $5,000 to Joslin Diabetes Foundation and $3,300 to West End Alumni Fund for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas R DiBenedetto as president, Linda DiBenedetto as secretary, Marc DiBenedetto and Cory DiBenedetto as directors, and Lawrence DiBenedetto as treasurer.
DiBenedetto Family Foundation Inc is led by Thomas R. Dibenedetto, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas R. Dibenedetto
President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cory Dibenedetto
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc Dibenedetto
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence A DiBenedetto
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda M DiBenedetto
Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 DiBenedetto Family Foundation Inc
How much does DiBenedetto Family Foundation Inc give each year?
DiBenedetto Family Foundation Inc gave $104K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is DiBenedetto Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
DiBenedetto Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,488, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does DiBenedetto Family Foundation Inc give grants?
DiBenedetto Family Foundation Inc's top state is Connecticut, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (33%) and Florida (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (4 grants) and Fort Myers, FL (2 grants).
Does DiBenedetto Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 89% of DiBenedetto Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are DiBenedetto Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
DiBenedetto Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Trinity College ($50,000), Red SOX Foundation ($13,500) and Canterbury School Fund ($9,475), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is DiBenedetto Family Foundation Inc?
DiBenedetto Family Foundation Inc reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $430K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does DiBenedetto Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from DiBenedetto Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is DiBenedetto Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
DiBenedetto Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1373423. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does DiBenedetto Family 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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