J W Benafield Charitable Foundation
J W Benafield Charitable Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Little Rock, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $82K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $21K. Net investment income was $6K.
J W Benafield Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: J W Benafield Charitable Foundation gave $21K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $21K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $20,500
- +925.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $20,500
- +925.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $20,500
- Total assets
- $82,432
- -16.1% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who J W Benafield Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Statement 1 ($21K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $21K (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Statement 1 Statement, AR | STMNT | $20,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $82,432 | $2,492 | $21,770 | $20,500 | 1 | $6,018 |
| 2020 | $98,213 | $2,096 | $2,625 | $2,000 | 1 | $2,094 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J W Benafield Charitable Foundation's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Dawne D. Vandiver
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon B. Aston
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 J W Benafield Charitable Foundation
How much does J W Benafield Charitable Foundation give each year?
J W Benafield Charitable Foundation gave $21K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2020 it gave $2K across 1 grant.
How large is J W Benafield Charitable Foundation?
J W Benafield Charitable Foundation reported $82K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $2K.
What is J W Benafield Charitable Foundation?
J W Benafield Charitable Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Little Rock, AR. It holds $82K in total assets as of 2021.
Where does J W Benafield Charitable Foundation operate?
J W Benafield Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Arkansas.
What is J W Benafield Charitable Foundation's EIN?
J W Benafield Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0823438. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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