The Henry and Shirlee Benach Foundation
The Henry and Shirlee Benach Foundation is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Delray Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $154K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $27K.
The Henry and Shirlee Benach Foundation at a glance
In short: The Henry and Shirlee Benach Foundation gave $40K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $39,700
- -14.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,671
- +9.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $154,062
- -9.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Henry and Shirlee Benach Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation ($20K). Together the top 7 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Henry and Shirlee Benach Foundation gives
- Giving grew 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 417% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $47K (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation Boca Raton, FL | general support | $20,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | general support | $10,000 |
| Arts Garage Astoria, NY | general support | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association Florida Chapter Longwood, FL | general support | $2,500 |
| Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research New York, NY | general support | $2,500 |
| John Jay Boosters Club Inc Cross River, NY | General Support. | $1,200 |
| Upper room Missions Dalton, GA | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $154,062 | $29,001 | $44,170 | $39,700 | 7 | $41,960 | $26,791 | $10,062 |
| 2024 | $169,231 | $57,590 | $53,485 | $46,500 | 9 | $49,930 | $54,135 | $10,672 |
| 2023 | $165,276 | $10,651 | $43,135 | $40,250 | 1 | $41,600 | $9,129 | $9,560 |
| 2022 | $197,068 | $2,353 | $39,467 | $32,118 | 1 | $35,764 | $3,767 | $11,407 |
| 2021 | $233,864 | $23,166 | $17,709 | $15,636 | 1 | $15,636 | $9,093 | $12,017 |
| 2020 | $228,407 | $-5,973 | $16,065 | $14,500 | 1 | — | $8,767 | $14,436 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Henry and Shirlee Benach Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Henry and Shirlee Benach Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Douglas Benach
CFO
Trustee As Needed → CFO, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sue Rose Benach
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Shirlee Benach (2020)
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 Henry and Shirlee Benach Foundation
How much does The Henry and Shirlee Benach Foundation give each year?
The Henry and Shirlee Benach Foundation gave $40K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $47K across 9 grants.
What is The Henry and Shirlee Benach Foundation's typical grant size?
The Henry and Shirlee Benach Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,671, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Henry and Shirlee Benach Foundation give grants?
The Henry and Shirlee Benach Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (25%) and New York (16%).
Does The Henry and Shirlee Benach Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Henry and Shirlee Benach Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Henry and Shirlee Benach Foundation's largest grantees?
The Henry and Shirlee Benach Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation ($20,000), Alzheimer's Association ($10,000) and Arts Garage ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Henry and Shirlee Benach Foundation?
The Henry and Shirlee Benach Foundation reported $154K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Henry and Shirlee Benach Foundation?
The Henry and Shirlee Benach Foundation is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Delray Beach, FL. It holds $154K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Henry and Shirlee Benach Foundation's EIN?
The Henry and Shirlee Benach Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6206005. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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