SC Benjamin Foundation
SC Benjamin Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, health, humanitarian relief, the arts, and other areas.
SC Benjamin Foundation at a glance
In short: SC Benjamin Foundation gave $211K across 45 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $211,410
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 45
- +9.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,698
- -3.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $978,519
- -15.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (7 of 45, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (74% 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 SC Benjamin Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 167 East 67Th St, New York, NY 10065
Phone: (203) 356-1061
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who SC Benjamin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Columbia University ($18K). Together the top 10 received $106K.
Grant Size Distribution
213 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 213 grants of 213 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest share of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (74%). Other recipient states included Connecticut (9%), DC (8%), New Jersey (3%), and Minnesota (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is SC Benjamin Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 45 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 254% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $157K (2023) to $211K (2025). In 2025 it made 45 grants totaling $211K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University New York, NY | General Operating Support | $17,500 |
| ACLU New York, NY | General Operating Support | $14,000 |
| FURRR911 Crompond, NY | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Future Five Stamford, CT | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Stamford Hospital Stamford, CT | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Weill Cornell New York, NY | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| World Jewish Congress New York, NY | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Chron's & Colitis Foundation New York, NY | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
| Direct Pain Relief Tenafly, NJ | General Operating Support | $7,000 |
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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 | $978,519 | $51,730 | $233,042 | $211,410 | 45 | $211,410 | $36,988 | $83,297 |
| 2024 | $1,159,831 | $-136,294 | $217,137 | $198,500 | 41 | $198,500 | $10,041 | $81,879 |
| 2023 | $1,513,262 | $21,788 | $173,560 | $156,500 | 35 | $158,900 | $8,014 | $77,292 |
| 2022 | $1,665,034 | $-158,645 | $244,052 | $194,200 | 47 | $194,200 | $16,972 | $103,092 |
| 2021 | $2,067,731 | $1,893,091 | $190,578 | $166,000 | 45 | — | $1,893,091 | $106,359 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, SC Benjamin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $83K 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 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises; the International Rescue Committee says it responds to humanitarian crises and helps people affected by conflict and disaster; and Wildlife Conservation Society says it works to save wildlife and wild places through science, conservation, and education. New York City Center describes its mission as making dance and musical theater accessible to broad audiences.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 45 grants totaling $211,410. Grants ranged from $500 to $17,500, with a median grant of $3,500. The largest awards included $17,500 to Columbia University and $14,000 to ACLU, both for general operating support. Other grants of $10,000 each went to Furrr911, Future Five, Stamford Hospital, Weill Cornell, World Central Kitchen, and World Jewish Congress; each was designated for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Benjamin as treasurer, Bradford Benjamin as director, and Taffy Benjamin as managing director.
SC Benjamin Foundation is led by Taffy Benjamin, Managing Director since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Taffy Benjamin
Managing Director
President → Managing Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bradford Benjamin
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Benjamin
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sheryl Benjamin (2021–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 SC Benjamin Foundation
How much does SC Benjamin Foundation give each year?
SC Benjamin Foundation gave $211K across 45 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $199K across 41 grants.
What is SC Benjamin Foundation's typical grant size?
SC Benjamin Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $4,698, across 45 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from SC Benjamin Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does SC Benjamin Foundation give grants?
SC Benjamin Foundation gives mostly in New York: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (9%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (30 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Stamford, CT (2 grants).
Does SC Benjamin Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of SC Benjamin Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (45 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are SC Benjamin Foundation's largest grantees?
SC Benjamin Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Columbia University ($17,500), ACLU ($14,000) and FURRR911 ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is SC Benjamin Foundation?
SC Benjamin Foundation reported $979K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $211K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $83K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does SC Benjamin Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from SC Benjamin Foundation?
The foundation 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 SC Benjamin Foundation's EIN?
SC Benjamin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6120578. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does SC Benjamin Foundation 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). SC Benjamin Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sc-benjamin-foundation-morg_985fb8302c664dfd8f7ad33744b0fec8
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