Maribeth Benham Family Foundation
Maribeth Benham Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Salinas, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $312K in total assets. Net investment income was $14K.
Maribeth Benham Family Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $311,697
- +4.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $14,338
- +8.9% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $14,288
- +8.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Maribeth Benham Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Maribeth Benham Family Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out 70% 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $51K (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Martha's Kitchen San Jose, CA | Feeding the Hungry Poor of San Jose With Dignity | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $311,697 | $14,338 | — | — | — | — | $14,288 | $14,807 |
| 2023 | $297,359 | $13,169 | — | — | — | — | $13,144 | $14,118 |
| 2022 | $284,190 | $3,476 | $10,000 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $3,476 | $14,249 |
| 2021 | $290,714 | $30 | $16,750 | $13,000 | 3 | $14,875 | — | $13,997 |
| 2020 | $307,406 | $856 | $51,030 | $51,000 | 3 | — | $826 | $15,626 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Maribeth Benham Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Maribeth Benham Family Foundation is led by William Benham, President, CFO & Secretary since 2024 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William Benham
President, CFO & Secretary
CFO & Secretary → President, CFO & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Maribeth Benham (2020–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Maribeth Benham Family Foundation
How large is Maribeth Benham Family Foundation?
Maribeth Benham Family Foundation reported $312K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $14K.
Where does Maribeth Benham Family Foundation operate?
Maribeth Benham Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Hawaii.
How much is Maribeth Benham Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Maribeth Benham Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Maribeth Benham Family Foundation's EIN?
Maribeth Benham Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0486557. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Maribeth Benham Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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