AI Summary
The Benson Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that engages in relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing a selective approach to its grantmaking. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH
STOCKTON, CA
$5.3K
11%
FOOD BANK OF IOWA
Des Moines, IA
$3.2K
7%
HOPE MINISTRIES
Des Moines, IA
$1.8K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
22
Median 1st year grant
$100
Median 2nd year grant
$200
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BENSON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. BENSON FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BENSON FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
BENSON FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, California, and North Carolina. 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 BENSON FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BENSON FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BENSON FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BENSON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $4,950. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BENSON FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BENSON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH, FOOD BANK OF IOWA, and HOPE MINISTRIES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BENSON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
BENSON FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.