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EDWARD H BENENSON FOUNDATION INC

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 136162730 · Form 990PF · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$1.7M
expenses
$20K
net assets
$15.1M
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

Private foundation based in New York that makes grants to a variety of charitable organizations across education, the arts, healthcare, and social services. Primary grant recipients include Duke University, Robin Hood, and various health and community organizations. The foundation supports scholarship programs, arts initiatives, hospital services, and animal welfare efforts.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Arts Initiative Grant
Funds arts-related activities and programming at Duke University
Community Support Grants
Makes contributions to organizations including Robin Hood, Animal Medical Center, and Citizens Committee for Child, supporting diverse charitable missions
Scholarship Assistance Program
Provides financial support to students at Duke University to assist with educational expenses
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Jewish Religious Institution Support 3 activities
    • Funding Brown RISD Hillel
      Provides financial support to Brown RISD Hillel, serving Jewish students at Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design through religious, cultural, and community-building activities.
    • Funding charitable activities at YMHA - Kings Bay Y
      Supports community programs and services at YMHA - Kings Bay Y, a Jewish community center offering youth development, wellness, and social services.
    • Funding programs at Madison Jewish Center
      Supports charitable operations and community programs at Madison Jewish Center, which provides religious, educational, and social services to its members.
  • Hospital and Medical Center Support 2 activities
    • Funding animal medical services at Animal Medical Center
      Provides grants to support veterinary care and animal health services at the Animal Medical Center, a nonprofit veterinary hospital.
    • Funding hospital operations at Stamford Hospital Foundation
      Supports hospital services and operations through grants to the Stamford Hospital Foundation, enhancing healthcare delivery and medical programs.
  • Animal Welfare Fundraising through Retail and Sales 1 activity
    • Funding Best Friends Animal Society
      Provides financial support to Best Friends Animal Society for its animal rescue, sheltering, and advocacy programs aimed at saving homeless pets.
  • University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 1 activity
    • Funding arts programs at Duke University
      Provides financial support for arts initiatives and programming at Duke University, contributing to cultural and artistic development within the academic environment.
  • General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
    • Funding general operations at Robin Hood
      Provides grants to support general operations or specific programs at Robin Hood, a nonprofit organization focused on poverty alleviation in New York City.
  • Performing Arts Production Support 1 activity
    • Funding opera productions at Palm Beach Opera
      Provides financial support for opera productions and related programming at Palm Beach Opera, contributing to the presentation and sustainability of performing arts.
  • Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 1 activity
    • Funding programs at Citizens Committee for Children
      Supports initiatives and services provided by Citizens Committee for Children, an organization advocating for child welfare and equitable access to resources for youth in New York.
  • Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
    • Funding scholarship assistance at Duke University
      Provides grants to support student scholarships at Duke University. This includes financial aid aimed at increasing access to higher education for selected students.
  • Women's Rights and Empowerment Grants 1 activity
    • Funding the National Institute of Reproductive Health
      Provides financial support to the National Institute of Reproductive Health for advocacy and policy initiatives related to reproductive rights and access to care.
financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.74M
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue
Investment income$147K8%
Other revenue$1.25M
expenses
Total expenses$20K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$590K
balance sheet
Total assets$15.14M
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$15.13M
5 years on record · 2020–2024
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER Partner — Receives general operating support.
  • BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY Partner — Receives general financial support.
  • BROWN RISD HILLEL Partner — Receives financial support for its programs.
  • CITIZENS COMMITEE FOR CHILD Partner — Receives program-specific funding.
  • DUKE UNIVERSITY Partner — Receives grant funding for scholarships and arts programs.
  • MADISON JEWISH CENTER Partner — Receives funding to support charitable operations.
  • NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF REPRODUCTIVE Partner — Receives financial support for its work.
  • PALM BEACH OPERA Partner — Receives assistance for opera productions.
  • ROBIN HOOD Partner — Receives general support funding.
  • STAMFORD HOSPITAL FOUNDATION Partner — Receives funding to support hospital services.
  • YMHA - KINGS BAY Y Partner — Receives funding to support charitable activities.