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The Benny Fund

Public charity · Grantmaker Cincinnati, OH EIN: 88-2515782 Website

To assist shelters, rescues and related organizations with infrastructure and environmental improvements that enrich shelter animals' lives.

Key facts about The Benny Fund

In short: The Benny Fund reported $3K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
88-2515782
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Grants paid (2025)
$2,500 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
Total assets
$128,273

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$128K

+104.6% YoY

Grants Paid (reported total)

$3K

-95.3% YoY

Revenue

$100K

-50.2% YoY

Net Investment Income

—

About The Benny Fund

Based on IRS filings

The Benny Fund is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $128K in total assets. In 2025, it reported $3K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Cities

AshevilleSanta BarbaraMurphyNaples

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K0 grants20223 grants20233 grants2024Total only2025

From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2025) to $63K (2023). In 2025 it reported $3K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.

Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

6 grants across all recorded years

6<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2025.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
$0$100K$200K$300K2022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$128,273$62,680$34,710
Revenue$100,000$201,000$215,100
Expenses$34,407$173,030$202,669
Net Investment Income———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 14, 2024)
  2. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 17, 2026)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Benny Fund is led by Ray Compagna, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Ray Compagna

    President

    On filings since 2022

    6 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cindy Unkenholt

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Penny Harwood

    Secretary

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Erin Leach

    Vice President

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Kristin Stahl Day (2022–2023) — Vice President

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Benny Fund

How much does The Benny Fund give each year?

The Benny Fund reported $3K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it gave $53K across 3 grants.

How large is The Benny Fund?

The Benny Fund reported $128K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $100K.

What is The Benny Fund?

The Benny Fund is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Cincinnati, OH. It holds $128K in total assets as of 2025.

Where does The Benny Fund operate?

The Benny Fund has awarded grants in California, Florida, North Carolina.

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 2022–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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