The Gilmer Bennett Family Foundation
The Gilmer Bennett Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Fort Worth, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $165K. Net investment income was $123K.
The Gilmer Bennett Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gilmer Bennett Family Foundation gave $165K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $164,855
- +34.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,971
- +7.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $1,104,657
- +14.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Gilmer Bennett Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Birchman Baptist Church ($64K). Together the top 5 received $165K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 25 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Gilmer Bennett Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 76% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 161% 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 $60K (2022) to $165K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $165K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Birchman Baptist Church Fort Worth, TX | Use as Needed | $63,855 |
| Danbury Institute Dallas, TX | Use as Needed | $50,000 |
| MSU BSU Mississippi State, MS | Use as Needed | $40,000 |
| Mississippi State Foundation Mississippi State, MS | Maroon Family Alliance | $10,000 |
| Gideons International Nashville, TN | Use as Needed | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,104,657 | — | $197,245 | $164,855 | 5 | $164,855 | $122,772 | — |
| 2023 | $962,976 | $324,141 | $153,844 | $122,700 | 4 | $122,700 | $324,141 | — |
| 2022 | $686,587 | $-167,864 | $103,510 | $59,500 | 4 | $59,500 | $8,165 | — |
| 2021 | $1,249,721 | $530,298 | $124,966 | $93,525 | 5 | $93,525 | $503,025 | $58,143 |
| 2020 | $1,341,956 | $-15,434 | $105,201 | $75,500 | 7 | — | — | $56,044 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gilmer Bennett Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julie Bennett
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Doug Clough
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Gilmer
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip Bennett
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Clough
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $25K, to Julie Bennett (Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Gilmer Bennett Family Foundation
How much does The Gilmer Bennett Family Foundation give each year?
The Gilmer Bennett Family Foundation gave $165K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $123K across 4 grants.
What is The Gilmer Bennett Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gilmer Bennett Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $32,971, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Gilmer Bennett Family Foundation give grants?
The Gilmer Bennett Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Mississippi (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mississippi State, MS (2 grants).
Does The Gilmer Bennett Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Gilmer Bennett Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Use as Needed" (4 grants).
Who are The Gilmer Bennett Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gilmer Bennett Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Birchman Baptist Church ($63,855), Danbury Institute ($50,000) and MSU BSU ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gilmer Bennett Family Foundation?
The Gilmer Bennett Family Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Gilmer Bennett Family Foundation?
The Gilmer Bennett Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Fort Worth, TX. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Gilmer Bennett Family Foundation's EIN?
The Gilmer Bennett Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3663470. 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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