Newman W and Patricia a Benson
Newman W and Patricia a Benson is a private foundation, based in Spring, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $499K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $90K. Net investment income was $31K.
Newman W and Patricia a Benson at a glance
In short: Newman W and Patricia a Benson gave $90K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $90,300
- +26.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,575
- +278.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $499,257
- -10.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Newman W and Patricia a Benson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Fdn ($65K). Together the top 4 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 41 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Newman W and Patricia a Benson gives
- Giving grew 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2022) to $90K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Fdn Staten Island, NY | Donation | $65,000 |
| SS Peter and Paul Church Towanda, PA | Donation | $15,000 |
| St Agnes School Towanda, PA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Monroeton Fire Company Monroeton, PA | Donation | $300 |
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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 | $499,257 | $39,918 | $99,280 | $90,300 | 4 | $90,300 | $30,938 | $82,816 |
| 2023 | $558,619 | $30,845 | $92,642 | $71,500 | 12 | $71,500 | $13,131 | $73,131 |
| 2022 | $623,320 | $273,159 | $70,807 | $59,700 | 9 | $59,700 | $265,755 | $68,821 |
| 2021 | $418,195 | $54,659 | $85,783 | $69,278 | 9 | $69,278 | $38,154 | $72,355 |
| 2020 | $449,189 | $28,483 | $79,764 | $73,695 | 7 | — | $22,733 | $60,138 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Newman W and Patricia a Benson reported a distributable amount of $83K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Newman W and Patricia a Benson is led by Robert Salpino, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Salpino
President
Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Patricia A. Benson (2020–2022) — 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 Newman W and Patricia a Benson
How much does Newman W and Patricia a Benson give each year?
Newman W and Patricia a Benson gave $90K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $72K across 12 grants.
What is Newman W and Patricia a Benson's typical grant size?
Newman W and Patricia a Benson's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $22,575, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Newman W and Patricia a Benson give grants?
Newman W and Patricia a Benson gives mostly in New York: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Towanda, PA (2 grants).
Does Newman W and Patricia a Benson give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Newman W and Patricia a Benson's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (4 grants).
How large is Newman W and Patricia a Benson?
Newman W and Patricia a Benson reported $499K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $90K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $83K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Newman W and Patricia a Benson's EIN?
Newman W and Patricia a Benson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-3023792. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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