The Daniel Benton and Stephanie March
The Daniel Benton and Stephanie March Family Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Katonah, New York. Formerly known as the Lisabeth Foundation, it was established in 1999 and operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. The foundation functions as a grantmaking entity supporting charitable causes across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
-24.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$385K
-53.3% YoY
Grant Count
18
+38.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
-66.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary giving focuses on:
- Health organizations
- Children and youth services
- Education and higher education funding
- Maternal health and medical research
- Mental health and counseling services
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$1 to $250,000
Average Grant
amount: Varies by program ($7,500 to $60,000)
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, with a concentration in the New York metropolitan area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $1,052,255
- Total revenue: $63,995
- Total expenses: $405,751
- Tax-exempt status: Since February 2000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,052,255 | $1,394,011 | $1,183,487 |
| Revenue | $63,995 | $1,068,913 | $1,814,730 |
| Expenses | $405,751 | $858,389 | $792,805 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $391,751 | $836,389 | $770,164 |
| Net Investment Income | $59,995 | $938,331 | $1,307,280 |
| Distributable Amount | $58,090 | $32,478 | $29,951 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Daniel C. Benton – Trustee (1 hour per week)
- Stephanie March – Trustee (1 hour per week)
- Victoria Bombara – Trustee (1 hour per week)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL C BENTON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE MARCH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| VICTORIA BOMBARA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 100 Upper Hook Road, Katonah, NY 10536-3848
Phone: 914-621-6907
EIN: 06-6486254
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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