The Benchetler Fasani Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Mammoth Lakes, CA EIN: 87-4315252

The Benchetler Fasani Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Mammoth Lakes, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $84K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $1.

The Benchetler Fasani Foundation at a glance

In short: The Benchetler Fasani Foundation gave $19K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2025)
$18,784
Grants made (2025)
8
Average grant
$2,348
Median grant
$1,675
Total assets
$83,562
-6.5% vs 2024
Primary geography
California (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who The Benchetler Fasani Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2025

Enzo V: $5KEnzo V$5KErin P: $5KErin P$5KLeeAnn P: $4KLeeAnn P$4KOlivia M: $3KOlivia M$3KFelicity N: $800Felicity N$800Clay M: $700Clay M$700Penrod Family: $519Penrod Family$519Mary R: $500Mary R$500

The largest 2025 recipient was Enzo V ($5K). Together the top 8 received $19K.

Grant Size Distribution

9 grants across all recorded years

9<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.

Cities

Mammoth LakesBellinghamLaguna beachSwall MeadowsVictor

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K$20K0 grants2022 1 grant2023 0 grants2024 8 grants2025

From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2023) to $19K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $19K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Enzo V Mammoth Lakes, CAFinancial assistance for medical expenses$5,025
Erin P Victor, IDFinancial support to qualifying individuals in furtherance of the foundations charitable mission$5,000
LeeAnn P Charitable assistance to individuals in need$3,690
Olivia M Laguna beach, CAFinancial assistance for medical expenses$2,550
Felicity N Mammoth Lakes, CAScholarship assistance$800
Clay M Financial assistance for medical expenses$700
Penrod Family Swall Meadows, CADisaster relief assistance$519
Mary R Bellingham, WACharitable assistance to individuals in need$500
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment Income
2025$83,562$24,167$30,005$18,7848$18,784$1
2024$89,399$201,527$152,871———$301
2023$65,646$57,310$36,724$12,8721$12,872—
2022$20,153$23,187$3,034————

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Benchetler Fasani Foundation is led by Kimberly F. Benchetler, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Kimberly F. Benchetler

    President

    On filings since 2022

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chris Benchetler

    Vice President

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Benchetler Fasani Foundation

How much does The Benchetler Fasani Foundation give each year?

The Benchetler Fasani Foundation gave $19K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

What is The Benchetler Fasani Foundation's typical grant size?

The Benchetler Fasani Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,675, and its average grant was $2,348, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The Benchetler Fasani Foundation give grants?

The Benchetler Fasani Foundation's top state is California, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Idaho (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mammoth Lakes, CA (2 grants).

Does The Benchetler Fasani Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Benchetler Fasani Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial assistance for medical expenses" (3 grants).

Who are The Benchetler Fasani Foundation's largest grantees?

The Benchetler Fasani Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Enzo V ($5,025), Erin P ($5,000) and LeeAnn P ($3,690), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is The Benchetler Fasani Foundation?

The Benchetler Fasani Foundation reported $84K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $24K.

What is The Benchetler Fasani Foundation?

The Benchetler Fasani Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Mammoth Lakes, CA. It holds $84K in total assets as of 2025.

What is The Benchetler Fasani Foundation's EIN?

The Benchetler Fasani Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4315252. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(5)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 16, 2024)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
  4. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
  5. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

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