Philip and Marilyn Benjamin Family
Philip and Marilyn Benjamin Family is a private foundation based in Greensboro, North Carolina. It reported 18 grants totaling $54,770 in 2025, supporting organizations including elder-care, education, Jewish community, health and welfare, and children’s outreach organizations.
Philip and Marilyn Benjamin Family at a glance
In short: Philip and Marilyn Benjamin Family gave $55K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $54,770
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,043
- +4.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $154,369
- -6.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (5 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (93% 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 Philip and Marilyn Benjamin Family
- 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: 424 Fisher Park Circle E, Greensboro, NC 27401
Phone: (904) 731-9046
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Philip and Marilyn Benjamin Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Menorah Manor ($15K). Together the top 10 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 108 grants of 108 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to Florida recipients. New York received 4%, North Carolina 2%, Georgia 1%, and Massachusetts 0% as reported in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Philip and Marilyn Benjamin Family open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 18 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $400 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 61% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 330% of 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 $55K (2025) to $117K (2021). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Menorah Manor St Petersburg, FL | Elderly Care | $15,300 |
| St Petersburg College St Petersburg, FL | Education | $10,000 |
| Pinellas Education Foundation Largo, FL | Education | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Floridas Largo, FL | Grow/ Strengthen the Jewish Community | $7,650 |
| Florida Holocaust Museum St Petersburg, FL | Arts/Recreation | $2,500 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | Humanitarian Rights Advocates | $1,000 |
| Beth Dillinger Foundation St Petersburg, FL | Children's Outreach | $1,000 |
| Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) New York, NY | Humanitarian Services | $1,000 |
| St Petersburg Free Clinic St Petersburg, FL | Health/Welfare | $1,000 |
| Temple Beth-El St Petersburg, FL | Religious | $1,000 |
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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 | $154,369 | $47,425 | $57,202 | $54,770 | 18 | $55,232 | $43,879 | $16,762 |
| 2024 | $164,146 | $31,934 | $60,309 | $58,020 | 20 | $58,414 | $30,473 | $16,655 |
| 2023 | $192,521 | $33,201 | $70,456 | $67,950 | 21 | $67,950 | $31,212 | $17,323 |
| 2022 | $229,776 | $38,385 | $85,107 | $82,552 | 24 | $82,921 | $36,965 | $19,817 |
| 2021 | $276,498 | $54,428 | $117,325 | $116,700 | 25 | $116,700 | $53,356 | $23,668 |
| 2020 | $339,395 | $19,614 | $86,051 | $82,500 | 22 | — | $16,837 | $25,053 |
| 2019 | $405,832 | $23,127 | $81,325 | $78,900 | 23 | — | $21,158 | $25,281 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Philip and Marilyn Benjamin Family reported a distributable amount of $17K 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 show support for organizations working in areas such as elder care, education, Jewish community life, health and welfare, and services for children.
Among its 2025 grantees, Menorah Manor described its mission as operating a home for older adults and providing services in a warm, homelike Jewish environment. St. Petersburg Free Clinic said it provides health care, nutritious food, recovery housing, and education to neighbors in need. Dream On 3 said it creates sports-related experiences for children with chronic illness, developmental disabilities, or life-altering conditions. The Anti-Defamation League described its mission as stopping the defamation of Jewish people and securing justice and fair treatment for all.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $54,770. Grants ranged from $220 to $15,300, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest awards were $15,300 to Menorah Manor for elderly care, $10,000 each to St. Petersburg College and Pinellas Education Foundation for education, and $7,650 to Jewish Federation of Floridas to grow or strengthen the Jewish community.
Other reported 2025 grants included $2,500 to Florida Holocaust Museum for arts and recreation; $1,000 each to the Anti-Defamation League, Beth Dillinger Foundation, Joint Distribution Committee, St. Petersburg Free Clinic, Temple Beth-El, and Dream On 3; and $800 to Congregation B’nai Israel. The Jewish Fertility Foundation and Foundation for Jewish Camp each received $400. The Jewish Fertility Foundation describes its work as providing financial assistance, emotional support, and infertility education to hopeful parents; Foundation for Jewish Camp describes Jewish summer camp as a community that strengthens Jewish identity and develops Jewish leadership.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark Benjamin as president, Judy Benjamin as vice president, and Caren Appel as director/treasurer.
Philip and Marilyn Benjamin Family is led by Mark Benjamin, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Benjamin
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caren Appel
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Benjamin
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/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 Philip and Marilyn Benjamin Family
How much does Philip and Marilyn Benjamin Family give each year?
Philip and Marilyn Benjamin Family gave $55K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $58K across 20 grants.
What is Philip and Marilyn Benjamin Family's typical grant size?
Philip and Marilyn Benjamin Family's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,043, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Philip and Marilyn Benjamin Family that year got $2K on average.
Where does Philip and Marilyn Benjamin Family give grants?
Philip and Marilyn Benjamin Family gives mostly in Florida: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St Petersburg, FL (10 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Largo, FL (2 grants).
Does Philip and Marilyn Benjamin Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Philip and Marilyn Benjamin Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Philip and Marilyn Benjamin Family's largest grantees?
Philip and Marilyn Benjamin Family's largest 2025 grantees include Menorah Manor ($15,300), St Petersburg College ($10,000) and Pinellas Education Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Philip and Marilyn Benjamin Family?
Philip and Marilyn Benjamin Family reported $154K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Philip and Marilyn Benjamin Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as elder care, education, Jewish community life, health and welfare, and services for children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Philip and Marilyn Benjamin Family?
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 Philip and Marilyn Benjamin Family's EIN?
Philip and Marilyn Benjamin Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1502588. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Philip and Marilyn Benjamin Family 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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