Eleanore Bennett Charitable Trust #1
The Eleanore Bennett Charitable Trust #1, also known as the Bennett Family Foundation, is a private foundation based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Established in 2004, it is one of two charitable trusts created through the bequest of Mabel Eleanore Newbold Bennett. The foundation's wealth originated from Continental Felt, a New York-based company that Eleanore and her brother William Newbold owned and operated. The foundation is committed to promoting engaged, inclusive, and healthy communities through innovative and sustainable programs.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.1M
+1.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$307K
-3.4% YoY
Grant Count
54
-5.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+2.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to promote "engaged, inclusive and healthy communities through innovative and sustainable programs."
The foundation maintains distinct grantmaking priorities in two geographic regions:
Greater Boston: Grantmaking focuses on helping teens and young adults reconnect to supportive communities and develop the services and skills needed to become independent adults.
Greater Philadelphia: Grantmaking emphasizes improving individuals' and underserved communities' access to basic human rights and services, including education, healthcare, housing, and legal services in at-risk communities.
Grantmaking
The Bennett Family Foundation awards grants semi-annually, typically in May and November. Most grants are unrestricted and support organizations' general operating expenses.
Grant Range
s:** Typical grants range from $2,500 to $25,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation concentrates its grantmaking in two primary regions:
- Greater Boston, Massachusetts
- Greater Philadelphia and Southeastern Pennsylvania
The foundation specifically targets communities where family members live and work.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $5,055,436
Total Annual Giving: $306,750
EIN: 30-6016982
IRS Filing Requirement: Form 990-PF
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,055,436 | $4,962,873 | $5,068,909 |
| Revenue | $546,676 | $265,799 | $416,914 |
| Expenses | $360,521 | $371,835 | $325,087 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $331,105 | $340,650 | $293,598 |
| Net Investment Income | $312,625 | $276,754 | $407,825 |
| Distributable Amount | $295,795 | $270,184 | $248,356 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
216 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Stewart Chapin – Trustee
- Thomas Chapin – Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS M CHAPIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $10,000 |
| STEWART B CHAPIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $10,000 |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: PO Box 381547 Cambridge, MA 02238-1547
Website: bennettfoundation.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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