Richard E Bennett Foundation
Richard E Bennett Foundation is a private foundation, based in Jacksonville Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $347K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $24K. Net investment income was $39K.
Richard E Bennett Foundation at a glance
In short: Richard E Bennett Foundation gave $24K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,300
- -55.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -35.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,700
- -30.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $346,518
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Richard E Bennett Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Georgetown University ($10K). Together the top 9 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Richard E Bennett Foundation gives
- Giving fell 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 54% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2024) to $54K (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Beam Jacksonville Beach, FL | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Friends of Teach for Italy New York, NY | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | General Fund | $2,000 |
| St Thomas More Play Group New York, NY | General Fund | $1,500 |
| St Mary's Manhasset, NY | General Fund | $1,300 |
| Jewish Federation and Foundation of Northeast Florida Jacksonville, FL | General Fund | $1,000 |
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | General Fund | $500 |
| Salvation Army Adult Rehabilition Center New York, NY | General Fund | $500 |
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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 | $346,518 | $43,003 | $28,457 | $24,300 | 9 | $24,300 | $38,846 | $44,797 |
| 2023 | $389,886 | $17,615 | $56,618 | $54,212 | 14 | $54,212 | $15,089 | $40,971 |
| 2022 | $387,582 | $47,632 | $47,725 | $44,984 | 16 | $44,984 | $44,844 | $41,918 |
| 2021 | $320,366 | $6,039 | $34,336 | $32,940 | 14 | $32,940 | $13,198 | $45,272 |
| 2020 | $348,663 | $13,655 | $28,966 | $28,126 | 7 | — | $13,140 | $46,024 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard E Bennett Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Richard E Bennett Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christina Bennett
Officer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Bennett II
Director & Trustee
Director → Trustee & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard E. Bennett
Director & Officer
Trustee, Director & Officer → Director & Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Richard E Bennett Foundation
How much does Richard E Bennett Foundation give each year?
Richard E Bennett Foundation gave $24K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $54K across 14 grants.
What is Richard E Bennett Foundation's typical grant size?
Richard E Bennett Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,700, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Richard E Bennett Foundation give grants?
Richard E Bennett Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (25%) and New York (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Richard E Bennett Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Richard E Bennett Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Richard E Bennett Foundation's largest grantees?
Richard E Bennett Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Georgetown University ($10,000), Beam ($5,000) and Friends of Teach for Italy ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Richard E Bennett Foundation?
Richard E Bennett Foundation reported $347K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $24K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (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.
What is Richard E Bennett Foundation's EIN?
Richard E Bennett Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3148814. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 October 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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