The Benge-Hury Family Foundation
The Benge-Hury Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $128K. Net investment income was $37K.
The Benge-Hury Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Benge-Hury Family Foundation gave $128K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $127,500
- +214.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,250
- +57.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $1,395,445
- -6.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (55% 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 Benge-Hury Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Amplio Recruiting LLC ($50K). Together the top 6 received $128K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 22 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Benge-Hury Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 538% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $20K (2021) to $128K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $128K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amplio Recruiting LLC Atlanta, GA | To Support the Organization's Purpose | $50,000 |
| Blue Ridge School Education Foundation Cashiers, NC | To Support the Organization's Purpose | $25,000 |
| Emory School of Medicine Atlanta, GA | To Support the Oragnization's Purpose | $20,000 |
| The International Society for Pediatric Innovation Orange, CA | To Support the Organization's Purpose | $20,000 |
| Moms Demand Action New York, NY | To Support the Organization's Purpose | $10,000 |
| Houston Zoo Inc Houston, TX | To Support the Organization's Purpose | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,395,445 | $52,103 | $151,445 | $127,500 | 6 | $135,758 | $36,501 | $141,722 |
| 2023 | $1,494,787 | $53,145 | $57,949 | $40,500 | 3 | $43,884 | $36,181 | $79,487 |
| 2022 | $1,499,591 | $204,730 | $38,320 | $20,000 | 3 | $79,132 | $194,682 | $76,163 |
| 2021 | $1,333,181 | $79,439 | $52,383 | $20,000 | 2 | $87,496 | $69,052 | $84,141 |
| 2020 | $1,306,125 | $180,196 | $91,477 | $85,000 | 8 | — | $176,957 | $71,493 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Benge-Hury Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $142K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Benge-Hury Family Foundation is led by James F. Hury, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James F. Hury
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leyvi Guerra
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda T. Benge
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David M. Robshaw (2020–2022) — Director
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 Benge-Hury Family Foundation
How much does The Benge-Hury Family Foundation give each year?
The Benge-Hury Family Foundation gave $128K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $41K across 3 grants.
What is The Benge-Hury Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Benge-Hury Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $21,250, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Benge-Hury Family Foundation give grants?
The Benge-Hury Family Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (20%) and California (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does The Benge-Hury Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Benge-Hury Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Organization's Purpose" (5 grants).
Who are The Benge-Hury Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Benge-Hury Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Amplio Recruiting LLC ($50,000), Blue Ridge School Education Foundation ($25,000) and Emory School of Medicine ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Benge-Hury Family Foundation?
The Benge-Hury Family Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $136K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $142K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Benge-Hury Family Foundation's EIN?
The Benge-Hury Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1606842. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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