Gertrude and Murray Bennett
The Gertrude and Murray Bennett Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 2007 and based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The foundation operates as a family grantmaking entity focused on supporting charitable causes across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.4M
+2.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$385K
+14.4% YoY
Grant Count
55
+17.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
-2.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports a diverse range of charitable purposes including:
- General fund contributions to public charities
- Student scholarships
- Medical research
- Literacy initiatives
- Food pantry support
- Women-focused programming
Grantmaking
The foundation made 66 grants in 2023, with a total of $192,927 distributed across its grantees (plus additional grants bringing the total to at least $217,927).
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation operates nationally, with documented grants to organizations in California, and support for international programs through organizations like the International Rescue Committee.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $5.42 million
- Total Revenue: $587,496
- Total Expenses: $448,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $5,281,794
- Total Revenue: $158,528
- Total Expenses: $406,167
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,422,710 | $5,281,794 | $5,439,789 |
| Revenue | $587,496 | $158,528 | $193,910 |
| Expenses | $448,463 | $406,167 | $581,464 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $389,728 | $345,570 | $511,374 |
| Net Investment Income | $522,107 | $106,594 | $128,736 |
| Distributable Amount | $278,760 | $267,970 | $283,390 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
247 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID HENRY FRANKEL | Director | 1 | — |
| JOEL I BENNETT | President/Treas | 10 | — |
| WENDY M BENNETT | Vice Pres/Secty | 1 | — |
| PAMELA H BENNETT | Vice President | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 3001 PGA Boulevard, Suite 305 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410-2896
Telephone: 561-686-3307
EIN: 20-5716045
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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