The Ben E Factor Foundation
The Ben E Factor Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Martinville, Louisiana. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including religious organizations, schools, aid and social-service organizations, and advocacy groups.
The Ben E Factor Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ben E Factor Foundation gave $1.9M across 52 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), mostly in Louisiana. 12% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,914,000
- -15.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 52
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $36,808
- -22.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $20,849,594
- +15.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (6 of 52, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (60% 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 The Ben E Factor Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It states that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing says applications should be in written form with detailed explanations of charitable activities, and that contributions are limited to organizations operated exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3).
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted continuously.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted continuously.
- Contact
Application contact: Keith White
Mailing address: PO Box 10555, New Iberia, LA 70562-0555
Phone: (337) 365-3756
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ben E Factor Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First Baptist Church - Lafayette ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
222 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 193 grants of 222 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Louisiana recipients received 60% of grant dollars. Other leading recipient states were North Carolina (7%), Oregon (5%), Georgia (4%), and Mississippi (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Ben E Factor Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 52 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $14K repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 108% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 200% 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 $740K (2021) to $2.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 52 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church - Lafayette Lafayette, LA | Religious Organization | $500,000 |
| Highland Baptist School New Iberia, LA | Religious Education | $240,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Provide Aid to Hurting People | $120,000 |
| Acadian Baptist Center Eunice, LA | Baptist Church | $100,000 |
| India Partners Eugene, OR | Assisting the Poor of India | $100,000 |
| La Baptist Children's HOM Monroe, LA | Assist Children & Families in Need | $100,000 |
| Louisiana Christian University Pineville, LA | Baptist College Education | $100,000 |
| American Family Assoc Tupelo, MS | Pro-Family Advocacy | $40,000 |
| Gospel Lakes Ministry New Waverly, TX | Camp for Inner City Kids | $40,000 |
| Leading the Way Atlanta, GA | Proclaiming Uncompromising Truth | $40,000 |
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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 | $20,849,594 | $1,674,812 | $1,923,075 | $1,914,000 | 52 | $1,914,000 | $436,786 | $956,017 |
| 2024 | $18,126,948 | $1,235,459 | $2,284,507 | $2,276,000 | 48 | $2,276,000 | $445,261 | $904,245 |
| 2023 | $17,367,033 | $757,215 | $1,398,046 | $1,391,236 | 42 | $1,391,236 | $411,887 | $833,402 |
| 2022 | $17,039,169 | $630,944 | $928,254 | $920,900 | 40 | $920,900 | $369,226 | $846,688 |
| 2021 | $18,032,067 | $1,873,841 | $751,813 | $739,701 | 40 | $739,701 | $445,454 | $801,655 |
| 2020 | $15,818,895 | $1,355,821 | $1,482,893 | $1,476,500 | 36 | — | $500,054 | $739,014 |
| 2019 | $15,247,212 | $649,187 | $1,557,518 | $1,550,940 | 43 | — | $434,099 | $717,631 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ben E Factor Foundation reported a distributable amount of $956K 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 religious organizations and education, as well as aid to people in need, children and families, and other causes. For example, Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. India Partners describes its mission as international relief, development, and education. These are descriptions of the grantees, not the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 52 grants totaling $1,914,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $500,000, with a median of $12,000. The largest reported awards included $500,000 to First Baptist Church - Lafayette for a religious organization; $240,000 to Highland Baptist School for religious education; and $120,000 to Samaritan’s Purse to provide aid to hurting people. Other $100,000 grants went to Acadian Baptist Center, India Partners, LA Baptist Children’s Home, and Louisiana Christian University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert N White as president, Annette F White as secretary, Keith White as vice-president, and R Marc White as vice-president.
The Ben E Factor Foundation is led by Robert N. White, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert N. White
President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annette F. White
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith White
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
R. Marc White
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/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 The Ben E Factor Foundation
How much does The Ben E Factor Foundation give each year?
The Ben E Factor Foundation gave $1.9M across 52 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.3M across 48 grants.
What is The Ben E Factor Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ben E Factor Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $12,000, and its average grant was $36,808, across 52 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ben E Factor Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Ben E Factor Foundation give grants?
The Ben E Factor Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (7%) and Oregon (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Iberia, LA (6 grants), Atlanta, GA (4 grants), Colorado Springs, CO (3 grants) and Lafayette, LA (2 grants).
Does The Ben E Factor Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 52 grants with a stated purpose on The Ben E Factor Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Operations" (3 grants).
Who are The Ben E Factor Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ben E Factor Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include First Baptist Church - Lafayette ($500,000), Highland Baptist School ($240,000) and Samaritan's Purse ($120,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ben E Factor Foundation?
The Ben E Factor Foundation reported $20.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $956K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ben E Factor Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for religious organizations and education, as well as aid to people in need, children and families, and other causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ben E Factor Foundation?
The foundation 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 The Ben E Factor Foundation's EIN?
The Ben E Factor Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1086995. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Ben E Factor 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added 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 May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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