The Bennie & Martha Benjamin
The Bennie & Martha Benjamin is a private foundation, based in Delray Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $264K. Net investment income was $86K.
The Bennie & Martha Benjamin at a glance
In short: The Bennie & Martha Benjamin gave $264K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $66K), mostly in U.S. Virgin Islands. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $263,670
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $65,918
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $68,013
- Total assets
- $1,015,652
- -19.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- U.S. Virgin Islands (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.
How to apply to The Bennie & Martha Benjamin
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Bennie & Martha Benjamin
Bennie & Martha Benjamin Foundation: Medical/Health Equipment Grant
The Bennie & Martha Benjamin
Amount
Up to US $5,000 in in-kind support
Deadline
Deadline not published
Organizations Engaged in the Delivery of Health Services or Public Health Education and Information Grant
The Bennie & Martha Benjamin
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Bennie & Martha Benjamin funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Virgin Islands ($119K). Together the top 4 received $264K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 13 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Bennie & Martha Benjamin gives
- Giving grew 4575% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 314% 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 $6K (2021) to $264K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $264K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Virgin Islands St Croix, VI | Scholarship | $118,664 |
| Schneider Regional Medical Center St Thomas, VI | Nursing Externship Program 2015 | $72,776 |
| Frederiksted Health Care Inc St Croix, VI | Medical Equipment Purchases | $63,250 |
| GOV Juan F Luis Hospital Christiansted St Croi, VI | JFL/UVI Student Nurse Extern Program 2012 | $8,980 |
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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 | $1,015,652 | $138,943 | $383,054 | $263,670 | 4 | $277,000 | $85,949 | $88,151 |
| 2023 | $1,259,763 | $230,180 | $387,641 | $260,365 | 4 | $275,486 | $55,159 | $94,284 |
| 2022 | $1,417,224 | $99,124 | $95,678 | — | — | $4,642 | $51,350 | $101,762 |
| 2021 | $1,413,759 | $101,505 | $99,321 | $5,640 | 2 | — | $47,734 | $99,412 |
| 2020 | $1,416,562 | $155,451 | $223,544 | $110,472 | 3 | — | $105,871 | $91,386 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bennie & Martha Benjamin reported a distributable amount of $88K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bennie & Martha Benjamin's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David A. Beale
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$27K (2020) → $37K (2024)
Seymour Braun Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Tina Beale
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$23K (2020) → $28K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $37K, to David a Beale (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Bennie & Martha Benjamin
How much does The Bennie & Martha Benjamin give each year?
The Bennie & Martha Benjamin gave $264K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $260K across 4 grants.
What is The Bennie & Martha Benjamin's typical grant size?
The Bennie & Martha Benjamin's median grant in 2024 was $68,013, and its average grant was $65,918, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bennie & Martha Benjamin give grants?
The Bennie & Martha Benjamin gives mostly in U.S. Virgin Islands: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St Croix, VI (2 grants).
Does The Bennie & Martha Benjamin give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Bennie & Martha Benjamin's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Bennie & Martha Benjamin?
The Bennie & Martha Benjamin reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $277K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $88K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Bennie & Martha Benjamin's EIN?
The Bennie & Martha Benjamin's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3555717. 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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