James Gordon Bennett Memorial Corporation
James Gordon Bennett Memorial Corporation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $450K. Net investment income was $199K.
James Gordon Bennett Memorial Corporation at a glance
In short: James Gordon Bennett Memorial Corporation gave $450K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $225K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $449,690
- +1.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $224,845
- +1.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $224,845
- Total assets
- $10,117,208
- +7.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who James Gordon Bennett Memorial Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 20 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How James Gordon Bennett Memorial Corporation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2021 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $332K (2020) to $450K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $450K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $270,750 |
| Various Pecuniary Aid Recipients Various, NY | Pecuniary Aid | $178,940 |
Ready to take the next step with James Gordon Bennett Memorial Corporation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,117,208 | $230,830 | $481,164 | $449,690 | 2 | $481,164 | $199,056 | — |
| 2024 | $9,452,904 | $212,984 | $473,581 | $445,323 | 2 | $473,581 | $184,726 | — |
| 2023 | $8,554,368 | $175,579 | $444,460 | $416,015 | 2 | $444,460 | $147,134 | — |
| 2022 | $7,727,494 | $113,337 | $449,368 | $420,820 | 2 | $449,368 | $84,789 | — |
| 2021 | $9,349,676 | $106,526 | $422,655 | $395,486 | 12 | $422,655 | $79,357 | $441,829 |
| 2020 | $8,425,142 | $145,931 | $356,679 | $331,730 | 1 | — | $120,982 | $378,272 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James Gordon Bennett Memorial Corporation is led by Carolyn Lee, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carolyn Lee
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Racano
Chariman
Chairman → Chariman, 2025
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Gubitosi
Secretary Treasurer
Secrty & Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joel Levin (2020–2023) — Legal Counsel
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 James Gordon Bennett Memorial Corporation
How much does James Gordon Bennett Memorial Corporation give each year?
James Gordon Bennett Memorial Corporation gave $450K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $445K across 2 grants.
How large is James Gordon Bennett Memorial Corporation?
James Gordon Bennett Memorial Corporation reported $10.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $231K.
Where does James Gordon Bennett Memorial Corporation operate?
James Gordon Bennett Memorial Corporation has awarded grants in New Jersey, New York.
What is James Gordon Bennett Memorial Corporation's EIN?
James Gordon Bennett Memorial Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6150414. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in James Gordon Bennett Memorial Corporation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in New York
The Ford Foundation
New York, NY
The Ford Foundation funds organizations and initiatives working to reduce inequality and advance social justice, including work on civic engagement, civil rights, climate justice, disability rights, and technology and society. In 2024, its grants ranged from $45 to $15 million, with a median of $100,000, supporting work in the U.S. and internationally. It says most grants are identified by the foundation and it does not accept unsolicited proposals by mail, email, or phone; limited opportunities may be offered separately.
Assets
$17.5B
Grants
4,007
Total Given
$844.7M
The New York Community Trust
New York, NY
The New York Community Trust funds nonprofit programs in areas such as arts, education, health, the environment, workforce development, and youth development, including projects that improve services, build organizational capacity, or advance policy and systems change. Its competitive grants mainly serve New York City, Long Island, and Westchester, with some national and international environmental funding; the 2024 median grant was $20,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$3.5B
Grants
2,748
Total Given
$193.8M
The Simons Foundation Inc
New York, NY
The Simons Foundation funds research and public engagement in mathematics and the physical, life, autism, and neuroscience sciences. In 2024, it made 1,727 grants, with a median award of $72,000 and amounts ranging from $1,480 to $20 million, supporting organizations in the U.S. and internationally. It states that it funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$4.5B
Grants
1,727
Total Given
$272.0M
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
New York, NY
LISC funds affordable housing, community development, small businesses, and related efforts that strengthen inclusive communities, providing grants as well as loans, equity, and technical assistance across the country. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $40,000, though amounts varied widely. Application access is program-specific: for its Rhode Island child care facilities planning grants, applicants are instructed to consult program staff before submitting a request.
Assets
$1.6B
Grants
1,119
Total Given
$102.8M
Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc
New York, NY
Wellspring Philanthropic Fund supports human rights and social and economic justice, including work on climate, the environment, civic engagement, and Jewish causes, in the United States and internationally. Its 2024 grants had a median of $200,000, with amounts ranging from $500 to $9.75 million. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests; it plans to end grantmaking by the end of 2028.
Assets
$134.4M
Grants
1,101
Total Given
$326.0M
More Funders in New York
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from James Gordon Bennett Memorial Corporation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
James Gordon Bennett Memorial Corporation down — hundreds of funders to go?