Beneto Foundation Grant
Funding Amount
US $1,500 - US $25,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
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Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: You will be deemed ineligible and therefore encouraged NOT to apply if your organization:Does not serve individuals living in the greater Sacramento region.
- Not eligible: Supports political organizations or political campaigns.
- Not eligible: Focuses on national fundraising efforts
Overview
The Beneto Foundation provides grant funding ranging from $1,500 to $25,000 for ongoing or one-time projects that support 501(c)(3) organizations in the greater Sacramento area. Special consideration is given to initiatives serving individuals with disabilities, families experiencing homelessness, or those with extremely low income. New applicants typically receive up to $5,000. Eligible organizations must focus on local community needs and not engage in political activities.
We will consider grant funding for ongoing projects, one-time projects, specific programs, or general operating needs. Grants are typically awarded for a one-year time period.
Our grant funding range is $1,500 to $25,000. New applicants selected for funding are typically awarded up to $5,000.
Eligibility
Beneto Foundation supports 501(c)(3) charitable organizations providing service to individuals and families in and around the greater Sacramento, California region.
Ineligibility
You will be deemed ineligible and therefore encouraged NOT to apply if your organization:Does not serve individuals living in the greater Sacramento regionSupports political organizations or political campaignsFocuses on national fundraising efforts
What Beneto Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 25
- Total given
- $322K
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $2,500–$40K
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Sacramento, CA; Rancho Cordova, CA; Roseville, CA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 29% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Cristo Rey High School · Sacramento, CA
Mercy foundation
$40K
Mercy Foundation · Rancho Cordova, CA
Mercy medical safe haven
$40K
Sacramento Food Bank · Sacramento, CA
Seniors program - provide healthy food for hard-to-reach seniors
$29K
Loaves & Fishes · Sacramento, CA
Provide meals and resources for homeless in sacramento. funds to be used for dining…
$25K
Ritecare Childhood Language · Sacramento, CA
Language center program donation
$25K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Disabled
- Homeless
- Poverty alleviation
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