George S & Marguerite O Benson
The Organization operates as a supporting organization for Harding University Inc by providing scholarship funds.
George S & Marguerite O Benson at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,049,674
- Revenue (2025)
- $123,984
- Net investment income (2025)
- $123,984
- Expenses (2025)
- $24,353
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who George S & Marguerite O Benson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $93K (2021) to $107K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $107K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harding University Inc Searcy, AR | Scholarship | $106,833 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,049,674 | $123,984 | $24,353 | — | — | $123,984 |
| 2023 | $2,030,931 | $30,846 | $22,677 | — | — | $30,846 |
| 2022 | $2,023,207 | $-11,637 | $128,064 | $106,833 | 1 | $-11,637 |
| 2021 | $2,163,482 | $454,463 | $118,454 | $93,206 | 1 | $454,463 |
| 2020 | $1,826,568 | $76,711 | $117,159 | $94,617 | 1 | $76,711 |
About George S & Marguerite O Benson
Based on IRS filings
George S & Marguerite O Benson is a public charity focused on Education, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. Net investment income was $124K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George S & Marguerite O Benson's only listed officer is Regions Bank Trust Department, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Regions Bank Trust Department
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$21K (2020) → $22K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $22K, to Regions Bank Trust Department (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George S & Marguerite O Benson
How large is George S & Marguerite O Benson?
George S & Marguerite O Benson reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $124K.
What is George S & Marguerite O Benson?
George S & Marguerite O Benson is a public charity focused on Education, based in Birmingham, AL. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does George S & Marguerite O Benson operate?
George S & Marguerite O Benson has awarded grants in Arkansas.
What is George S & Marguerite O Benson's EIN?
George S & Marguerite O Benson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-6185442. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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