The Benjamin Peace Foundation Inc
The Benjamin Peace Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Garrett Park, Maryland. Its 2025 filing reports 10 grants totaling $11,600 to charitable organizations.
The Benjamin Peace Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Benjamin Peace Foundation Inc gave $12K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Maryland. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,600
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,160
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $115,948
- -1.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (44% 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 Benjamin Peace 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: PO Box 486, Garrett Park, MD 20896-0486
Phone: (301) 933-8865
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Benjamin Peace Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Civil Liberties Union Foun ($3K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grants went to recipients in Maryland (44% of grant dollars), New York (43%), Washington, DC (9%), Georgia (2%), and Iowa (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Benjamin Peace Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $500 repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 57% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $12K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Civil Liberties Union Foun New York, NY | Charity | $3,000 |
| Little Friends for Peace Inc Accokeek, MD | Charity | $2,750 |
| Maryland Peace Action Education Fund Baltimore, MD | Charity | $1,350 |
| Seeds for Peace Inc New York, NY | Charity | $1,000 |
| Washington Lawyers Committee for Ci Washington, DC | Charity | $1,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support New York, NY | Charity | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | Charity | $500 |
| Marylanders to Prevent Gun Violence Baltimore, MD | Charity | $500 |
| The Carter Center Atlanta, GA | Charity | $250 |
| Mercy Corps Boone, IA | Charity | $250 |
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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 | $115,948 | $11,154 | $12,732 | $11,600 | 10 | $11,600 | $10,154 | $20,396 |
| 2024 | $117,526 | $10,482 | $12,887 | $11,759 | 10 | $11,759 | $9,482 | $18,307 |
| 2023 | $119,931 | $9,377 | $11,517 | $10,600 | 10 | $10,600 | $9,238 | $16,841 |
| 2022 | $122,071 | $12,232 | $11,183 | $10,000 | 9 | $10,000 | $8,412 | $17,022 |
| 2021 | $121,022 | $8,846 | $11,337 | $10,000 | 9 | $10,000 | $8,145 | $14,482 |
| 2020 | $122,100 | $6,495 | $10,909 | $9,500 | 8 | — | $8,004 | $11,668 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Benjamin Peace Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $20K 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 included organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, includes peacebuilding, civil liberties, gun violence prevention, humanitarian relief, and conflict resolution. Little Friends for Peace Inc describes its mission as countering violence and contributing to a worldwide culture of peace by sharing skills to prevent, resolve, and transform conflict. The Carter Center describes work to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $11,600. Grants ranged from $250 to $3,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Notable recipients included the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation ($3,000), Little Friends for Peace Inc ($2,750), Maryland Peace Action Education Fund ($1,350), Seeds for Peace Inc ($1,000), Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs ($1,000), and Everytown for Gun Safety Support ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Peter Benjamin as President and Ronald Benjamin as Chairman.
The Benjamin Peace Foundation Inc is led by Peter Benjamin, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peter Benjamin
President
President → President & Treasurer, 2024
President & Treasurer → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ronald Benjamin
Chairman
Chairman & Secretary → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Benjamin Peace Foundation Inc
How much does The Benjamin Peace Foundation Inc give each year?
The Benjamin Peace Foundation Inc gave $12K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 10 grants.
What is The Benjamin Peace Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Benjamin Peace Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,160, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Benjamin Peace Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Benjamin Peace Foundation Inc give grants?
The Benjamin Peace Foundation Inc's top state is Maryland, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (43%) and District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Baltimore, MD (2 grants).
Does The Benjamin Peace Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Benjamin Peace Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (10 grants).
Who are The Benjamin Peace Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Benjamin Peace Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include American Civil Liberties Union Foun ($3,000), Little Friends for Peace Inc ($2,750) and Maryland Peace Action Education Fund ($1,350), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Benjamin Peace Foundation Inc?
The Benjamin Peace Foundation Inc reported $116K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (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 does The Benjamin Peace Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, includes peacebuilding, civil liberties, gun violence prevention, humanitarian relief, and conflict resolution. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Benjamin Peace 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 Benjamin Peace Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Benjamin Peace Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2183293. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Benjamin Peace 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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