Gertrude and Murray Bennett
Gertrude and Murray Bennett is a private foundation based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including food access, housing, refugee programs, scholarships, medical research, education, and environmental protection.
Gertrude and Murray Bennett at a glance
In short: Gertrude and Murray Bennett gave $385K across 55 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state New York. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $384,728
- +14.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 55
- +17.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,995
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,422,710
- +2.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (12 of 55, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (40% 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 Gertrude and Murray Bennett
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3001 Pga Blvd 305, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Phone: (561) 686-3307
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gertrude and Murray Bennett funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Ms Society ($25K). Together the top 10 received $160K.
Grant Size Distribution
319 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 319 grants of 319 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing lists grant recipients in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, New York accounted for 40%, California 30%, Washington, DC 10%, Michigan 8%, and Illinois 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Gertrude and Murray Bennett open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 55 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 140% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $336K (2023) to $558K (2020). In 2024 it made 55 grants totaling $385K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Ms Society Los Angeles, CA | Medical Research | $25,000 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | General Fund | $25,000 |
| University of Michigan Law School F Ann Arbor, MI | Student Scholarships | $25,000 |
| La Canada Flintridge Educational FN La Canada, CA | General Fund | $15,000 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | Refugee Programs | $15,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Los Angeles, CA | Provide Food | $15,000 |
| Union Station Homeless Services Pasadena, CA | Housing & Nutrition | $10,368 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | General Fund | $10,000 |
| CCNY - Baruch College New York, NY | Student Assistance | $10,000 |
| Hadassah New York, NY | Housing & Food Projects | $10,000 |
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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 | $5,422,710 | $587,496 | $448,463 | $384,728 | 55 | $389,728 | $522,107 | $278,760 |
| 2023 | $5,281,794 | $158,528 | $406,167 | $336,395 | 47 | $345,570 | $106,594 | $267,970 |
| 2022 | $5,439,789 | $193,910 | $581,464 | $511,374 | 73 | $511,374 | $128,736 | $283,390 |
| 2021 | $5,827,343 | $190,056 | $622,265 | $554,331 | 74 | $554,331 | $145,184 | $304,340 |
| 2020 | $6,259,552 | $259,267 | $621,332 | $558,334 | 70 | — | $196,269 | $311,806 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gertrude and Murray Bennett reported a distributable amount of $279K 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 reported grants include support for food banks, refugee services, housing and nutrition programs, student scholarships, medical research, LGBTQ+ organizations, education, and environmental protection. For example, Feeding America describes its mission as advancing equitable access to nutritious food, while Union Station Homeless Services says it works to end homelessness through housing solutions and supportive services. The International Rescue Committee says it responds to humanitarian crises and helps people affected by conflict and disaster.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 55 grants totaling $384,728. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Among the largest awards were $25,000 to the National MS Society for medical research, $25,000 to Feeding America for its general fund, and $25,000 to the University of Michigan Law School for student scholarships. Other notable grants included $15,000 to the International Rescue Committee for refugee programs, $15,000 to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to provide food, and $10,368 to Union Station Homeless Services for housing and nutrition.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joel I Bennett as President/Treasurer, Wendy M Bennett as Vice President/Secretary, Pamela H Bennett as Vice President, and David Henry Frankel as Director.
Gertrude and Murray Bennett is led by Joel I. Bennett, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joel I. Bennett
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Henry Frankel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela H. Bennett
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy M. Bennett
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Gertrude and Murray Bennett
How much does Gertrude and Murray Bennett give each year?
Gertrude and Murray Bennett gave $385K across 55 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $336K across 47 grants.
What is Gertrude and Murray Bennett's typical grant size?
Gertrude and Murray Bennett's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,995, across 55 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gertrude and Murray Bennett that year got $5K on average.
Where does Gertrude and Murray Bennett give grants?
Gertrude and Murray Bennett's top state is New York, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (30%) and District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (22 grants), Los Angeles, CA (7 grants), Washington, DC (7 grants) and Ann Arbor, MI (2 grants).
Does Gertrude and Murray Bennett give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of Gertrude and Murray Bennett's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 55) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Medical Research" (3 grants).
Who are Gertrude and Murray Bennett's largest grantees?
Gertrude and Murray Bennett's largest 2024 grantees include National Ms Society ($25,000), Feeding America ($25,000) and University of Michigan Law School F ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gertrude and Murray Bennett?
Gertrude and Murray Bennett reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $390K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $279K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gertrude and Murray Bennett fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported grants include support for food banks, refugee services, housing and nutrition programs, student scholarships, medical research, LGBTQ+ organizations, education, and environmental protection. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gertrude and Murray Bennett?
The foundation 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 Gertrude and Murray Bennett's EIN?
Gertrude and Murray Bennett's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5716045. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Gertrude and Murray Bennett 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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