The Benkovic Family Foundation
The Benkovic Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in State College, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $317K.
The Benkovic Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Benkovic Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1.3M), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,250,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,250,000
- Median grant
- $1,250,000
- Total assets
- $1,523,535
- -38.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Benkovic Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mount Nittany Health Foundation ($1.3M).
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 16 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Benkovic Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 85% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2021) to $1.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Nittany Health Foundation State College, PA | Support Hospital in Their Charitable Purpose | $1,250,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,523,535 | $331,424 | $1,268,304 | $1,250,000 | 1 | $1,250,000 | $317,305 | $89,780 |
| 2024 | $2,460,415 | $168,380 | $21,026 | — | — | — | $148,059 | $141,606 |
| 2023 | $2,313,061 | $75,531 | $404,036 | $385,000 | 3 | $385,000 | $56,086 | $134,775 |
| 2022 | $2,641,566 | $87,312 | $701,713 | $675,000 | 5 | $675,000 | $66,512 | $143,281 |
| 2021 | $3,255,967 | $471,232 | $125,274 | $100,000 | 7 | $100,000 | $448,415 | $180,942 |
| 2020 | $2,910,009 | $186,544 | $201,508 | $179,000 | 8 | — | $165,271 | $157,409 |
| 2019 | $2,924,973 | $128,770 | $188,606 | $163,000 | 7 | — | $107,731 | $158,492 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Benkovic Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $90K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Benkovic Family Foundation is led by Steven J. Benkovic Jr., President & Trustee on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steven J. Benkovic Jr.
President & Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Patricia Benkovic
Vp-Secretary & Trustee
Secretary & Trustee → Vp-Secretary & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Thomas J. Taricani
Vp-Treasurer & Trustee
Treasurer & Trustee → Vp-Treasurer & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gregory W. Benkovic (2019–2023) — Vice President & Trustee
- Former: Paula Benkovic (2019–2023) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Benkovic Family Foundation
How much does The Benkovic Family Foundation give each year?
The Benkovic Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Benkovic Family Foundation?
The Benkovic Family Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $90K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Benkovic Family Foundation operate?
The Benkovic Family Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia, New York, Pennsylvania.
What is The Benkovic Family Foundation's EIN?
The Benkovic Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0449911. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 19, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work The Benkovic Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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