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The Benson Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, which means nonprofits interested in potential funding should seek warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2022, the foundation awarded a total of $1.1 million across 24 grantees.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ST VINCENT DE PAUL VILLAGE INC
$165K
7%
HEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL
$28K
1%
PRISON FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES
$28K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$1.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
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 California, Michigan, 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 BENSON FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BENSON FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $1,817. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BENSON FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2022, BENSON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. 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 20 grantees. Recent grantees include ST VINCENT DE PAUL VILLAGE INC, HEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL, and PRISON FELLOWSHIP 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.