Joan Bentinck-smith Charitable is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in COTUIT, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $67K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
+1.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$50K
-46.2% YoY
Grant Count
1
-91.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$50K
+545.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joan Bentinck-smith Charitable reported a distributable amount of $77K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Joan Bentinck-smith Charitable
Based on IRS filings
Joan Bentinck-smith Charitable is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in COTUIT, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $67K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,256,688 | $1,240,948 | $1,302,837 |
| Revenue | $82,036 | $45,983 | $38,819 |
| Expenses | $65,859 | $107,163 | $82,196 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $51,025 | $94,100 | $66,765 |
| Net Investment Income | $67,005 | $32,321 | $24,539 |
| Distributable Amount | $77,403 | $71,340 | $72,986 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Red Cross ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN RED CROSS BOONE, IA | HURRICANE HELENE AND MILTON RELIEF | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN H SEDER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PATRICIA B HARRIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LISA KIRKWOOD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL BENTINCK-SMITH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joan Bentinck-smith Charitable?
Joan Bentinck-smith Charitable is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in COTUIT, MA. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Joan Bentinck-smith Charitable?
As of 2024, Joan Bentinck-smith Charitable holds $1.3M in total assets with $82K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $50K in 2024.
Where does Joan Bentinck-smith Charitable operate?
Joan Bentinck-smith Charitable has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Iowa, Massachusetts, Virginia.
What size grants does Joan Bentinck-smith Charitable award?
In 2024, Joan Bentinck-smith Charitable awarded 1 grants totaling $50K — an average of about $50K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Joan Bentinck-smith Charitable required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Joan Bentinck-smith Charitable reported a distributable amount of $77K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Joan Bentinck-smith Charitable's EIN?
Joan Bentinck-smith Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3254592. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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