Mark and Debbie Benson Family Foundation
The Mark and Debbie Benson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Festus, Missouri, and files Form 990-PF. Its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Mark and Debbie Benson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Mark and Debbie Benson Family Foundation gave $73K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Missouri. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $72,500
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,250
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $22,944
- -39.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mark and Debbie Benson Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10574 Turnberry Court, Festus, MO 63028
Phone: (314) 799-0274
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mark and Debbie Benson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Valle Schools ($20K). Together the top 10 received $73K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mark and Debbie Benson Family Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $8K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2021) to $73K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Valle Schools Ste Genevieve, MO | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Annual Catholic Appeal St. Louis, MO | General Fund | $13,000 |
| Mater Media Ellisville, MO | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Community of Transcendent Men Festus, MO | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Our Lady Church Festus, MO | General Fund | $5,000 |
| St Joseph Radio St Peters, MO | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Cape Girardeau Public School Foundation Cape Girardeau, MO | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Jackson R-2 Foundation Jackson, MO | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Benson Scholarship Account Monroe City, MO | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Festus Football Booster Festus, MO | General Fund | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,944 | $47,250 | $135,964 | $72,500 | 10 | $1 |
| 2023 | $37,730 | $56,200 | $129,817 | $66,200 | 9 | $1 |
| 2022 | $38,216 | $58,595 | $101,056 | $36,000 | 5 | — |
| 2021 | $30,267 | $60,434 | $91,571 | $23,404 | 6 | $2 |
| 2020 | $23,481 | $52,785 | $103,396 | $38,350 | 5 | $4 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 10 grants totaling $72,500 in 2024. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. Grants went to organizations including Valle Schools ($20,000), Annual Catholic Appeal ($13,000), Mater Media ($10,000), Community of Transcendent Men ($10,000), and Our Lady Church ($5,000). The remaining recipients were St Joseph Radio ($5,000), Cape Girardeau Public School Foundation ($2,500), Jackson R-2 Foundation ($2,500), Benson Scholarship Account ($2,500), and Festus Football Booster ($2,000). Each grant was listed for “GENERAL FUND.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark Benson and Debbie Benson as directors.
Mark and Debbie Benson Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Debbie Benson
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Benson
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Mark and Debbie Benson Family Foundation
How much does Mark and Debbie Benson Family Foundation give each year?
Mark and Debbie Benson Family Foundation gave $73K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $66K across 9 grants.
What is Mark and Debbie Benson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Mark and Debbie Benson Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,250, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mark and Debbie Benson Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Mark and Debbie Benson Family Foundation give grants?
Mark and Debbie Benson Family Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Festus, MO (3 grants).
Does Mark and Debbie Benson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mark and Debbie Benson Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mark and Debbie Benson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Mark and Debbie Benson Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Valle Schools ($20,000), Annual Catholic Appeal ($13,000) and Mater Media ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mark and Debbie Benson Family Foundation?
Mark and Debbie Benson Family Foundation reported $23K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $47K.
How do I apply for a grant from Mark and Debbie Benson Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mark and Debbie Benson Family Foundation's EIN?
Mark and Debbie Benson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2142191. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Mark and Debbie Benson Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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