P Bruce & Virginia C Benson Foundation - B
P Bruce & Virginia C Benson Foundation - B is a private foundation, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $150K. Net investment income was $346K.
P Bruce & Virginia C Benson Foundation - B at a glance
In short: P Bruce & Virginia C Benson Foundation - B gave $150K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), top state Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,000
- +30.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,000
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,391,544
- +16.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who P Bruce & Virginia C Benson Foundation - B funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hole in the Wall Gang ($50K). Together the top 5 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 23 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How P Bruce & Virginia C Benson Foundation - B gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 127% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $78K (2020) to $171K (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hole in the Wall Gang New Haven, CT | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation Washington, DC | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Safe Passages Oakland, CA | General Operations | $25,000 |
| House Call Program Washington, DC | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Smith College Northampton, MA | General Operations | $25,000 |
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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 | $1,391,544 | $366,706 | $170,286 | $150,000 | 5 | $150,000 | $346,420 | $118,376 |
| 2024 | $1,195,124 | $54,372 | $134,028 | $115,000 | 4 | $115,000 | $35,344 | $114,377 |
| 2023 | $1,274,780 | $95,658 | $122,937 | $100,000 | 4 | $100,000 | $77,721 | $96,978 |
| 2022 | $1,302,059 | $87,009 | $182,869 | $171,000 | 5 | $171,000 | $75,140 | $98,931 |
| 2021 | $1,397,919 | $100,539 | $127,404 | $107,600 | 5 | $107,600 | $80,735 | $113,731 |
| 2020 | $1,424,784 | $25,414 | $96,383 | $77,500 | 4 | — | $6,531 | $91,135 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, P Bruce & Virginia C Benson Foundation - B reported a distributable amount of $118K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
P Bruce & Virginia C Benson Foundation - B is led by Marguerite Hagner Benson, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marguerite Hagner Benson
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alexandra Davey Benson
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Isabella Hagner Benson
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 P Bruce & Virginia C Benson Foundation - B
How much does P Bruce & Virginia C Benson Foundation - B give each year?
P Bruce & Virginia C Benson Foundation - B gave $150K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $115K across 4 grants.
What is P Bruce & Virginia C Benson Foundation - B's typical grant size?
P Bruce & Virginia C Benson Foundation - B's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $30,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does P Bruce & Virginia C Benson Foundation - B give grants?
P Bruce & Virginia C Benson Foundation - B's top state is Connecticut, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (33%) and California (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does P Bruce & Virginia C Benson Foundation - B give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of P Bruce & Virginia C Benson Foundation - B's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are P Bruce & Virginia C Benson Foundation - B's largest grantees?
P Bruce & Virginia C Benson Foundation - B's largest 2025 grantees include Hole in the Wall Gang ($50,000), Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation ($25,000) and Safe Passages ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is P Bruce & Virginia C Benson Foundation - B?
P Bruce & Virginia C Benson Foundation - B reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $118K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is P Bruce & Virginia C Benson Foundation - B's EIN?
P Bruce & Virginia C Benson Foundation - B's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0274192. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 April 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 20, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
Live grants for the work P Bruce & Virginia C Benson Foundation - B 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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