The Robert M & Marjie a Bennett
The Robert M & Marjie a Bennett is a private foundation, based in Woodland Hills, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $600K. Net investment income was $1.7M.
The Robert M & Marjie a Bennett at a glance
In short: The Robert M & Marjie a Bennett gave $600K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $600K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $600,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $600,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $600,000
- Total assets
- $9,650,560
- +13.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 Robert M & Marjie a Bennett funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation ($600K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 9 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Robert M & Marjie a Bennett gives
- Giving grew 344% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% 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 $125K (2022) to $600K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $600K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation North Hollywood, CA | To preserve and celebrate the history of television, to educate television professionals. | $600,000 |
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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 | $9,650,560 | $1,793,533 | $724,716 | $600,000 | 1 | $600,000 | $1,696,941 | $592,677 |
| 2023 | $8,540,188 | $5,565,311 | $705,342 | $600,000 | 1 | $600,000 | $500,564 | $332,699 |
| 2022 | $6,848,227 | $5,096,985 | $170,884 | $125,000 | 1 | $125,000 | $59,094 | $248,548 |
| 2021 | $2,194,501 | $311,842 | $165,667 | $135,000 | 2 | $135,000 | $239,763 | $114,404 |
| 2020 | $2,048,326 | $96,457 | $376,106 | $267,000 | 4 | — | $54,290 | $116,600 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert M & Marjie a Bennett reported a distributable amount of $593K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Robert M & Marjie a Bennett's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gerald W. Hribal
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Bennett
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Frequently asked questions about The Robert M & Marjie a Bennett
How much does The Robert M & Marjie a Bennett give each year?
The Robert M & Marjie a Bennett gave $600K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $600K across 1 grant.
How large is The Robert M & Marjie a Bennett?
The Robert M & Marjie a Bennett reported $9.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $600K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $593K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Robert M & Marjie a Bennett operate?
The Robert M & Marjie a Bennett has awarded grants in California, Illinois, Pennsylvania.
What is The Robert M & Marjie a Bennett's EIN?
The Robert M & Marjie a Bennett's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2682392. 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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