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THE BEN E FACTOR FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that, in filing year 2025, paid $1.9M across 35 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LOUISIANA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
PINEVILLE, LA
$2.4M
18%
SAMARITAN'S PURSE
Boone, NC
$1.3M
10%
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LAFAYETTE INC
LAFAYETTE, GA
$500K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
48
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
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- 53 grantees
- 4 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE BEN E FACTOR FOUNDATION?
No. THE BEN E FACTOR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE BEN E FACTOR FOUNDATION give?
THE BEN E FACTOR FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Louisiana, North Carolina, and Georgia. 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 THE BEN E FACTOR FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE BEN E FACTOR FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE BEN E FACTOR FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE BEN E FACTOR FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $2.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE BEN E FACTOR FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE BEN E FACTOR FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include LOUISIANA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, SAMARITAN'S PURSE, and FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LAFAYETTE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE BEN E FACTOR FOUNDATION?
THE BEN E FACTOR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.