The Benedek Family Foundation
The Benedek Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $180K. Net investment income was $209K.
The Benedek Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Benedek Family Foundation gave $180K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $180,000
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,000
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $3,561
- -35.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Benedek Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Michigan Museum ($100K). Together the top 5 received $180K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 22 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Benedek Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 24% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $135K (2023) to $205K (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $180K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan Museum Ann Arbor, MI | Support Activities of the Organization | $100,000 |
| Hammer Museum Los Angeles, CA | Support Activities of the Organization | $45,000 |
| Southern California Public Radio Pasadena, CA | Support Activities of the Organization | $20,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | Support Activities of the Organization | $10,000 |
| The Michael J FAX Foundation New York, NY | Support Activities of the Organization | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,561 | $209,348 | $211,275 | $180,000 | 5 | $180,000 | $209,348 |
| 2023 | $5,488 | $171,446 | $173,739 | $135,000 | 5 | $135,000 | $171,446 |
| 2022 | $6,777 | $170,989 | $171,860 | $169,700 | 3 | $169,700 | $170,257 |
| 2021 | $7,348 | $147,059 | $148,643 | $145,000 | 5 | $145,000 | $147,059 |
| 2020 | $8,932 | $199,745 | $206,590 | $205,000 | 4 | — | $199,745 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Benedek Family Foundation is led by Peter Benedek, CEO on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter Benedek
CEO
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 The Benedek Family Foundation
How much does The Benedek Family Foundation give each year?
The Benedek Family Foundation gave $180K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $135K across 5 grants.
What is The Benedek Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Benedek Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $36,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Benedek Family Foundation give grants?
The Benedek Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (36%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Benedek Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Benedek Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Activities of the Organization" (5 grants).
Who are The Benedek Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Benedek Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Michigan Museum ($100,000), Hammer Museum ($45,000) and Southern California Public Radio ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Benedek Family Foundation?
The Benedek Family Foundation reported $4K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $209K.
What is The Benedek Family Foundation's EIN?
The Benedek Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0914469. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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