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The Benificus Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals and provides funding exclusively through invitation-based relationships. In 2024, the foundation allocated a total of $186 million across 93 grantees, with significant funding directed to California, New York, and Colorado. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CLIMATE IMPERATIVE FOUNDATION
$133.9M
20%
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
$112.8M
16%
ASPEN GLOBAL CHANGE INSTITUTE INC
$62.4M
9%
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Total No. of Grants
56
Median 1st year grant
$226K
Median 2nd year grant
$276.6K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE BENIFICUS FOUNDATION?
No. THE BENIFICUS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE BENIFICUS FOUNDATION give?
THE BENIFICUS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Colorado. 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 BENIFICUS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE BENIFICUS FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $226 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE BENIFICUS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE BENIFICUS FOUNDATION awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $186 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE BENIFICUS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE BENIFICUS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include CLIMATE IMPERATIVE FOUNDATION, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY, and ASPEN GLOBAL CHANGE INSTITUTE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE BENIFICUS FOUNDATION?
THE BENIFICUS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.