Gertrude and Murray Bennett

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL EIN: 20-5716045

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

+17.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

-2.3% YoY

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 April 2026.

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

California $776K (38%)

New York $735K (36%)

Michigan $210K (10%)

Illinois $160K (8%)

District of Columbia $98K (5%)

Massachusetts $37K (2%)

Pennsylvania $13K (1%)

Alabama $8K (0%)

+9 more states

States

Alabama California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Minnesota Mississippi North Carolina New York Pennsylvania South Dakota Texas Washington

Cities

Ann ArborAustinBaltimoreBostonBronxBrooklynCambridgeChapel HillChicagoDenverDuarteGlendaleHyattsvilleLa CanadaLong BeachLos AngelesMinneapolisMonroviaMontgomeryN Palm Beach

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

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include National Ms Society ($25,000), Feeding America ($25,000), University of Michigan Law School F ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE EDUCATIONAL FN LA CANADA, CA	GENERAL FUND	$15,000
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL FUND	$10,000
NATIONAL MS SOCIETY LOS ANGELES, CA	MEDICAL RESEARCH	$25,000
CCNY - BARUCH COLLEGE NEW YORK, NY	STUDENT ASSISTANCE	$10,000
CITY OF HOPE DUARTE, CA	PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH	$5,000
CITYMEALS ON WHEELS NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL FUND	$5,000
COMMON CAUSE EDUCATION FUND WASHINGTON, DC	EDUCATION	$2,500
HADASSAH NEW YORK, NY	HOUSING & FOOD PROJECTS	$10,000
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL FUND	$2,500
NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL NEW YORK, NY	BEARS EARS & GRAND ESCALANTE DEFENSE	$10,000

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

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Gertrude and Murray Bennett fund?

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

How do I apply for a grant from Gertrude and Murray Bennett?

**Grant Activity:** 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). **Recent Grant Examples (2023):** • Feeding America: $25,000 (General Fund) • Foodbank of Southern California: $15,000 (General Fund) • International Rescue Committee (IRC): $15,000 (Refugee Programs) • University of Southern California: Grant recipient • Beit Berl College: $2,500 **Grant Characteristics:** Grants r…

Where does Gertrude and Murray Bennett make grants?

The foundation operates nationally, with documented grants to organizations in California, and support for international programs through organizations like the International Rescue Committee.

What size grants does Gertrude and Murray Bennett award?

In 2024, Gertrude and Murray Bennett awarded 55 grants totaling $385K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Gertrude and Murray Bennett required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Gertrude and Murray Bennett reported a distributable amount of $279K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.