TO ASSIST SHELTERS, RESCUES AND RELATED ORGANIZATIONS WITH INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS THAT ENRICH SHELTER ANIMALS' LIVES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$63K
+80.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$53K
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$18K
About The Benny Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Benny Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in CINCINNATI, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $63K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $53K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $62,680 | $34,710 | $22,279 |
| Revenue | $201,000 | $215,100 | $130,000 |
| Expenses | $173,030 | $202,669 | $107,721 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Humane Society Collier Co ($26,000), Dogs Playing for Life Inc ($16,800), Shelter Dog Transport Alliance ($10,648).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DOGS PLAYING FOR LIFE INC SANTA BARBARA, CA | — | $16,800 |
| HUMANE SOCIETY COLLIER CO NAPLES, FL | — | $26,000 |
| SHELTER DOG TRANSPORT ALLIANCE ASHEVILLE, NC | — | $10,648 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAY COMPAGNA | PRESIDENT | 6 | — |
| PENNY HARWOOD | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| ERIN LEACH | VICE PRESIDE | 2 | — |
| CINDY UNKENHOLT | TREASURER | 6 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Benny Fund?
The Benny Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in CINCINNATI, OH. It holds $63K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Benny Fund?
As of 2024, The Benny Fund holds $63K in total assets with $201K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $53K in 2024.
Where does The Benny Fund operate?
The Benny Fund has awarded grants in California, Florida, North Carolina.
What size grants does The Benny Fund award?
In 2024, The Benny Fund awarded 3 grants totaling $53K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Benny Fund's EIN?
The Benny Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2515782. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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