Ralph Benaroya Family Foundation
Ralph Benaroya Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Kirkland, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $85K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $5K.
Ralph Benaroya Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Ralph Benaroya Family Foundation gave $6K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,502
- +450.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,751
- +175.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,751
- Total assets
- $84,508
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Ralph Benaroya Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Plymouth Housing ($6K). Together the top 2 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ralph Benaroya Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 120% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $1K (2024) to $24K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Housing Seattle, WA | Charity Support | $5,500 |
| Contributions from Plains All American K-1 Houston, TX | K-1 donation | $2 |
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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 | $84,508 | $6,693 | $8,860 | $5,502 | 2 | $6,929 | $5,062 | $7,408 |
| 2024 | $86,675 | $8,372 | $5,154 | $1,000 | 1 | $2,803 | $6,298 | $6,632 |
| 2023 | $83,370 | $8,877 | $31,234 | $24,453 | 3 | $27,596 | $5,544 | $7,186 |
| 2022 | $97,845 | $5,729 | $3,126 | $2,500 | 1 | $2,546 | $8,488 | $7,096 |
| 2021 | $95,242 | $7,947 | $5,384 | — | — | $2,640 | $5,237 | $6,608 |
| 2020 | $92,679 | $6,456 | $10,364 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $6,346 | $5,957 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ralph Benaroya Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ralph Benaroya Family Foundation is led by Alfred R. Benaroya, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alfred R. Benaroya
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Fisher
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Ralph Benaroya Family Foundation
How much does Ralph Benaroya Family Foundation give each year?
Ralph Benaroya Family Foundation gave $6K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1K across 1 grant.
How large is Ralph Benaroya Family Foundation?
Ralph Benaroya Family Foundation reported $85K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Ralph Benaroya Family Foundation operate?
Ralph Benaroya Family Foundation has awarded grants in Texas, Washington.
What is Ralph Benaroya Family Foundation's EIN?
Ralph Benaroya Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1630089. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 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 July 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
Live grants for the work Ralph Benaroya Family Foundation 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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