The Benefield Foundation Inc
The Benefield Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Saint Simons Island, Georgia. In its 2025 filing, it reported making 15 grants totaling $42,975, all to recipients in Georgia.
The Benefield Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Benefield Foundation Inc gave $43K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Georgia. 60% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $42,975
- +104.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,865
- +36.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $573,277
- -2.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (9 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% 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 Benefield Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 257 Saint James Avenue, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
Phone: (912) 638-1010
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Benefield Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Frederica Academy ($31K). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 59 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Benefield Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 15 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $869; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $700 repeat.
- 20% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 87% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 131% 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 $15K (2023) to $73K (2021). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Frederica Academy St Simons Island, GA | General Support | $30,550 |
| UGA Foundation Athens, GA | General Support | $5,500 |
| Hospice of the Golden Isles Brunswick, GA | General Support | $3,000 |
| Centered for Life St Simons Island, GA | General Support | $1,500 |
| Golden Isles Act St Simons Island, GA | General Support | $1,100 |
| Hope 1312 Collective Brunswick, GA | General Support | $300 |
| Frederica Academy Booster Club St Simons Island, GA | General Support | $250 |
| Boys and Girlsclub Brunswick, GA | General Support | $200 |
| Star of Coastal GA Brunswick, GA | General Support | $100 |
| Coastal Ga Historical Society Savannah, GA | General Support | $100 |
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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 | $573,277 | $30,372 | $46,141 | $42,975 | 15 | $42,975 | $6,939 | $32,889 |
| 2024 | $589,343 | $58,890 | $25,081 | $21,071 | 10 | $21,071 | $21,360 | $32,060 |
| 2023 | $555,796 | $12,010 | $18,407 | $15,251 | 12 | $15,251 | $18,884 | $28,542 |
| 2022 | $562,448 | $8,556 | $25,130 | $23,000 | 10 | $23,000 | $18,349 | $31,593 |
| 2021 | $579,246 | $123,265 | $74,960 | $72,800 | 12 | $72,800 | $16,105 | $29,021 |
| 2020 | $531,109 | $115,428 | $22,930 | $19,570 | 16 | — | $12,068 | $20,064 |
| 2019 | $438,878 | $35,309 | $22,440 | $20,650 | 15 | — | $13,341 | $21,211 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Benefield Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $33K 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 were designated for general support. Among the organizations supported, Frederica Academy describes its mission as preparing students for college and adult life through the development of mind, body, and spirit. Hospice of the Golden Isles says it helps meet the medical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of terminally ill patients and their families in southeast coastal Georgia. Centered for Life describes its work as helping individuals, couples, and families become balanced across several areas of life. Hope 1312 Collective says it engages churches and the community to provide tangible hope for children who have encountered the DFCS system. Glynn Visual Arts says it provides local artists with opportunities to showcase and teach their art through festivals, classes, workshops, and exhibitions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $42,975. Grants ranged from $25 to $30,550, with a median of $200. The largest awards included $30,550 to Frederica Academy, $5,500 to UGA Foundation, $3,000 to Hospice of the Golden Isles, $1,500 to Centered for Life, and $1,100 to Golden Isles ACT. Each was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists J Dewey Benefield Jr as Director and James D Benefield III as Treasurer.
The Benefield Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
J. Dewey Benefield Jr.
Director
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
$1K (2023) → $0 (2025)
James D. Benefield III
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Miriam H. Benefield (2019) — Vice President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $2K, to J Dewey Benefield Jr (Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Benefield Foundation Inc
How much does The Benefield Foundation Inc give each year?
The Benefield Foundation Inc gave $43K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $21K across 10 grants.
What is The Benefield Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Benefield Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $200, and its average grant was $2,865, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Benefield Foundation Inc that year got $869 on average.
Where does The Benefield Foundation Inc give grants?
The Benefield Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St Simons Island, GA (6 grants) and Brunswick, GA (6 grants).
Does The Benefield Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Benefield Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Benefield Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Benefield Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Frederica Academy ($30,550), UGA Foundation ($5,500) and Hospice of the Golden Isles ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Benefield Foundation Inc?
The Benefield Foundation Inc reported $573K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Benefield Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were designated for general support. Among the organizations supported, Frederica Academy describes its mission as preparing students for college and adult life through the development of mind, body, and spirit. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Benefield Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 The Benefield Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Benefield Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2292440. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Benefield Foundation Inc 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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