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The Ben E Factor Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants solely by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $2.3 million across 53 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation 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
LOUISIANA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
$2.4M
18%
SAMARITAN'S PURSE
$1.3M
10%
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LAFAYETTE INC
$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
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.