It Takes a Family Foundation Inc
IT Takes A Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation based in San Clemente, California. Established in 1997, the organization holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and operates as a philanthropic entity focused on distributing grants across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.2M
-2.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$758K
-25.6% YoY
Grant Count
35
+25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
-40.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. The organization's funding activities are diverse, with no specific subject areas formally listed in available documentation.
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with significant annual distribution activity. Recent grant awards include:
Grant Range
of approximately $165. The foundation accepts new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Average Grant
of approximately $165. The foundation accepts new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects across 20 states, including California, Texas, New York, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Washington, and others. Funding extends to major cities including Atlanta, Austin, Denver, and Phoenix.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $5,190,081
- Total Revenues: $676,803
- Total Expenses: $780,764
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $5,294,043
- Total Revenues: $437,555
- Total Expenses: $1,034,678
Revenue sources include grants and contributions ($190,500 in 2024) and investment income and dividends ($177,115 in 2024).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,190,081 | $5,294,043 | $5,891,166 |
| Revenue | $676,803 | $437,555 | $394,295 |
| Expenses | $780,764 | $1,034,678 | $1,135,596 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $763,266 | $1,023,832 | $1,112,543 |
| Net Investment Income | $475,805 | $234,209 | $188,742 |
| Distributable Amount | $353,895 | $344,871 | $392,959 |
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
182 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
The foundation's leadership team serves without compensation:
- Thomas P. Bengard – President
- Kim C. Bengard – Secretary
- Christianne Gillespie – Treasurer
The organization operates with zero employees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS P BENGARD | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KIM C BENGARD | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTIANNE GILLESPIE | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 3912 Calle Ariana, San Clemente, CA 92672
The foundation does not operate a dedicated website.
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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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