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The Edward H. Benenson Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $589.5K across 124 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

PALM BEACH OPERA INC
$2.5M
32%

DUKE UNIVERSITY
$1.7M
22%
Brown University
$282.5K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
43
Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EDWARD H BENENSON FOUNDATION INC?
No. EDWARD H BENENSON FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EDWARD H BENENSON FOUNDATION INC give?
EDWARD H BENENSON FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Florida, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are EDWARD H BENENSON FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EDWARD H BENENSON FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EDWARD H BENENSON FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, EDWARD H BENENSON FOUNDATION INC awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $590 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EDWARD H BENENSON FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, EDWARD H BENENSON FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 120 grantees. Recent grantees include PALM BEACH OPERA INC, DUKE UNIVERSITY, and Brown University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EDWARD H BENENSON FOUNDATION INC?
EDWARD H BENENSON FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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