The Benedictus Foundation
The Benedictus Foundation is a private foundation, based in Clayton, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $318K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $33K. Net investment income was $16K.
The Benedictus Foundation at a glance
In short: The Benedictus Foundation gave $33K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $33,000
- -5.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,000
- -5.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $33,000
- Total assets
- $318,183
- -6.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% 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 Benedictus Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Benedictus Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $28K (2020) to $35K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached St. Louis, MO | General Operations | $33,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $318,183 | $22,429 | $42,857 | $33,000 | 1 | $35,719 | $15,621 | $34,286 |
| 2023 | $338,642 | $31,113 | $43,698 | $34,800 | 1 | $37,389 | $16,179 | $32,197 |
| 2022 | $351,233 | $16,104 | $43,512 | $34,900 | 1 | $36,161 | $8,868 | $34,078 |
| 2021 | $378,618 | $17,502 | $38,919 | $29,000 | 5 | $30,332 | $9,930 | $35,317 |
| 2020 | $400,059 | $6,336 | $36,062 | $28,036 | 5 | — | $6,011 | $29,809 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Benedictus Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Benedictus Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lori A. Place
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy E. Place
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
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 Benedictus Foundation
How much does The Benedictus Foundation give each year?
The Benedictus Foundation gave $33K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 1 grant.
How large is The Benedictus Foundation?
The Benedictus Foundation reported $318K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Benedictus Foundation operate?
The Benedictus Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Missouri.
What is The Benedictus Foundation's EIN?
The Benedictus Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6773633. 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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