The Daniel Benton and Stephanie March
The Daniel Benton and Stephanie March is a private foundation based in Katonah, New York. Its filings report grants to charitable organizations, including an art museum, organizations working in community research and violence and poverty, a medical research foundation, and a media honors center.
The Daniel Benton and Stephanie March at a glance
In short: The Daniel Benton and Stephanie March gave $1.0M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $207K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,035,000
- +168.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -72.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $207,000
- +867.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $17,919
- -98.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Daniel Benton and Stephanie March
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 Upper Hook Road, Katonah, NY 10536
Phone: (914) 621-6907
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Daniel Benton and Stephanie March funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Whitney Museam of American Art ($1.0M). Together the top 5 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 68 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 1% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Daniel Benton and Stephanie March gives
- Giving grew 35% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $195K (2020) to $1.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Whitney Museam of American Art New York, NY | General operating support to further the organization's charitable mission | $1,000,000 |
| Full Picture Justice (Community Research Initiative) San Francisco, CA | General operating support to further the organization's charitable mission | $10,000 |
| Glasswing International USA New York, NY | General operating support to further the organization's charitable mission | $10,000 |
| Lymphoma Research Foundation New York, NY | General operating support to further the organization's charitable mission | $10,000 |
| The Paley Honors Center for Media New York, NY | General operating support to further the organization's charitable mission | $5,000 |
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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 | $17,919 | $8,914 | $1,043,250 | $1,035,000 | 5 | $1,039,250 | $4,914 | $3,965 |
| 2024 | $1,052,255 | $63,995 | $405,751 | $385,001 | 18 | $391,751 | $59,995 | $58,090 |
| 2023 | $1,394,011 | $1,068,913 | $858,389 | $824,229 | 13 | $836,389 | $938,331 | $32,478 |
| 2022 | $1,183,487 | $1,814,730 | $792,805 | $766,314 | 20 | $770,164 | $1,307,280 | $29,951 |
| 2021 | $161,642 | $68,494 | $514,094 | $500,000 | 12 | — | $243,764 | $13,030 |
| 2020 | $607,242 | $565,492 | $203,300 | $195,000 | 8 | — | $325,233 | $10,133 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Daniel Benton and Stephanie March reported a distributable amount of $4K 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 general operating support for five organizations. One recipient, Glasswing International USA Inc., describes its mission as addressing the root causes and consequences of violence and poverty through education and health programs that empower youth and communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported five grants totaling $1,035,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed grant was $1,000,000 to The Whitney Museam of American Art in New York, NY. Other listed grants were $10,000 to Full Picture Justice (Community Research Initiative) in San Francisco, CA; $10,000 to Glasswing International USA in New York, NY; $10,000 to Lymphoma Research Foundation in New York, NY; and $5,000 to The Paley Honors Center for Media in New York, NY. Each grant’s stated purpose was general operating support to further the recipient organization’s charitable mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Daniel C. Benton, Stephanie March, and Victoria Bombara as trustees.
The Daniel Benton and Stephanie March's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel C. Benton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie March
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Bombara
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kevin E. O'Brien (2020–2021) — Trustee · Filing note: Ended of svc 32621
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 Daniel Benton and Stephanie March
How much does The Daniel Benton and Stephanie March give each year?
The Daniel Benton and Stephanie March gave $1.0M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $385K across 18 grants.
What is The Daniel Benton and Stephanie March's typical grant size?
The Daniel Benton and Stephanie March's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $207,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Daniel Benton and Stephanie March give grants?
The Daniel Benton and Stephanie March gives mostly in New York: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does The Daniel Benton and Stephanie March give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Daniel Benton and Stephanie March's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Daniel Benton and Stephanie March's largest grantees?
The Daniel Benton and Stephanie March's largest 2025 grantees include The Whitney Museam of American Art ($1,000,000), Full Picture Justice (Community Research Initiative) ($10,000) and Glasswing International USA ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Daniel Benton and Stephanie March?
The Daniel Benton and Stephanie March reported $18K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Daniel Benton and Stephanie March fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general operating support for five organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Daniel Benton and Stephanie March?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Daniel Benton and Stephanie March's EIN?
The Daniel Benton and Stephanie March's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6486254. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Daniel Benton and Stephanie March accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 February 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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