GAYLE AND TOM BENSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Metairie, LA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
26-0221908
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Louisiana, with additional support in Oregon and Missouri. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in applying for funding can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NATIONAL FOOTBALL MUSEUM INC
$8M
7%
OCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATION
$7.3M
6%
BROTHER MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL
$7M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
93
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GAYLE AND TOM BENSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. GAYLE AND TOM BENSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GAYLE AND TOM BENSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
GAYLE AND TOM BENSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Louisiana, Oregon, and Missouri. 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 GAYLE AND TOM BENSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GAYLE AND TOM BENSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GAYLE AND TOM BENSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, GAYLE AND TOM BENSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $9.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GAYLE AND TOM BENSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, GAYLE AND TOM BENSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 150 grantees. Recent grantees include NATIONAL FOOTBALL MUSEUM INC, OCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATION, and BROTHER MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GAYLE AND TOM BENSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
GAYLE AND TOM BENSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.