Michael & Marjory Bennett
Michael & Marjory Bennett is a private foundation based in Sioux City, Iowa. Its 2025 filing reports 11 grants totaling $227,250 to charitable organizations.
Michael & Marjory Bennett at a glance
In short: Michael & Marjory Bennett gave $227K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Iowa. 45% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $227,250
- -15.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,659
- -15.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $240,167
- -41.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Michael & Marjory Bennett
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5103 Old Lakeport Rd, Sioux City, IA 51106
Phone: (712) 266-3676
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michael & Marjory Bennett funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Historic Arnold's Park ($79K). Together the top 10 received $217K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 57 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 66% of grant dollars went to Iowa recipients, 24% to Florida, 6% to Nebraska, and 4% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Michael & Marjory Bennett open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 45% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 63% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $227K (2025) to $615K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $227K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Historic Arnold's Park Arnolds Park, IA | Assistance to Community Activities | $78,500 |
| CCA Foundation Inc Captiva, FL | Assistance to Community | $28,750 |
| Charitable Foundation of the Islands Sanibel, FL | Assistance to Community | $25,000 |
| Girls Inc Sioux City, IA | Assistance to Commnity | $20,000 |
| United Way Sioux City, IA | Assistance to Community Activities | $12,500 |
| Boys Town Central Nebraska Grand Island, NE | Assistance to Community | $12,500 |
| Morningside College Sioux City, IA | Assistance to Educational Activities | $10,000 |
| Shayla Bee Fund Spencer, IA | Assistance to Community Activities | $10,000 |
| Sioux City Symphony Sioux City, IA | Assistance to Community Activities | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | Assistance to Community | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $240,167 | $62,106 | $234,468 | $227,250 | 11 | $227,250 | $58,011 | $19,944 |
| 2024 | $412,529 | $676,618 | $273,473 | $268,810 | 11 | $268,810 | $136,892 | $11,764 |
| 2023 | $191,437 | $13,519 | $265,971 | $257,500 | 10 | $257,500 | $11,455 | $17,280 |
| 2022 | $443,889 | $510,054 | $625,840 | $615,011 | 14 | $615,011 | $6,197 | $32,134 |
| 2021 | $559,675 | $277,204 | $377,774 | $368,333 | 11 | $368,333 | $271,271 | $37,985 |
| 2020 | $660,245 | $608,772 | $264,401 | $259,333 | 10 | — | $44,600 | $25,234 |
| 2019 | $415,761 | $163,795 | $515,721 | $512,833 | 12 | — | $125,740 | $32,603 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael & Marjory Bennett reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for community activities and educational activities. Among its grantees, Historic Arnolds Park describes its mission as providing and preserving family fun in the Iowa Great Lakes area through its amusement park, excursion boat, and maritime museum. CCA Foundation says it funds the Captiva Civic Association and other community-wide organizations providing educational and public-benefit programs on and around Captiva Island. Shayla Bee Fund says it helps responsible, working-class families with a child in medical crisis.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $227,250. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $78,500, with a median grant of $12,500. The largest awards included $78,500 to Historic Arnolds Park, $28,750 to CCA Foundation, $25,000 to Charitable Foundation of the Islands, and $20,000 to Girls Inc. Other grants included $12,500 each to United Way and Boys Town Central Nebraska, and $10,000 each to Morningside College, Shayla Bee Fund, Sioux City Symphony, Alzheimer’s Association, and Dickinson County Freedom Rock.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael L. Bennett as chairperson, Margie Bennett as vice chairperson, and Mary Weaver as secretary.
Michael & Marjory Bennett is led by Michael L. Bennett, Chairperson on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael L. Bennett
Chairperson
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margie Bennett
Vice Chairperson
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Weaver
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Michael & Marjory Bennett
How much does Michael & Marjory Bennett give each year?
Michael & Marjory Bennett gave $227K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $269K across 11 grants.
What is Michael & Marjory Bennett's typical grant size?
Michael & Marjory Bennett's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $20,659, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Michael & Marjory Bennett that year got $16K on average.
Where does Michael & Marjory Bennett give grants?
Michael & Marjory Bennett gives mostly in Iowa: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (24%) and Nebraska (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sioux City, IA (4 grants).
Does Michael & Marjory Bennett give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Michael & Marjory Bennett's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance to Community" (4 grants) and "Assistance to Community Activities" (4 grants).
Who are Michael & Marjory Bennett's largest grantees?
Michael & Marjory Bennett's largest 2025 grantees include Historic Arnold's Park ($78,500), CCA Foundation Inc ($28,750) and Charitable Foundation of the Islands ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Michael & Marjory Bennett?
Michael & Marjory Bennett reported $240K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $227K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Michael & Marjory Bennett fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for community activities and educational activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michael & Marjory Bennett?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Michael & Marjory Bennett's EIN?
Michael & Marjory Bennett's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3630915. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Michael & Marjory Bennett 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
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Grantable. (2026). Michael & Marjory Bennett funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/michael-and-marjory-bennett-morg_b909314dd51e49579760773f190db3c0
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