The James and Amy Bennett Foundation is a private foundation based in Miami Beach, Florida. Established in July 2014, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to philanthropic giving across education and human services.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.4M
+44.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$788K
+4.1% YoY
Grant Count
28
-12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$28K
+19.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation has demonstrated particular interest in supporting athletic programs and wrestling initiatives across educational institutions.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 28–32 grants annually in recent years, with total annual distributions ranging from approximately $713,000 to $791,000.
Grant Range
$5,000–$150,000
Average Grant
amount varies by year
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in:
- Pennsylvania
- New York
- New Jersey
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- 2024: $12.0–$22.0 million (figures vary by reporting source)
- 2023: $12.0–$12.5 million
Annual Giving:
- 2024: $756,000–$791,000
- 2023: $713,000–$782,000
Liabilities:
- $0 (2023)
Tax Status: Tax-exempt since July 2014; EIN 46-4196513
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,375,720 | $12,005,352 | $12,463,087 |
| Revenue | $6,190,388 | $324,026 | $149,864 |
| Expenses | $820,020 | $781,761 | $737,631 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $790,922 | $759,293 | $712,898 |
| Net Investment Income | $278,971 | $301,558 | $203,243 |
| Distributable Amount | $805,786 | $714,398 | $728,205 |
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
143 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
- James D. Bennett — Chairman
- Amy C. Bennett — President
- Lori Penchuk — Secretary, Treasurer
All officers serve on a voluntary basis with no compensation reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY C BENNETT | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JAMES D BENNETT | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| LORI PENCHUK | SECRETARY, TREASURER | 1 | — |
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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