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THE BENEFIT SHOP FOUNDATION
MOUNT KISCO, NY · EIN 274219024 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE W20 · Public & Societal Benefit · Medium ($1M-$10M) · thebenefitshop.org
revenue
$2.1M
expenses
$2.3M
net assets
$560K
employees
16
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

THE BENEFIT SHOP FOUNDATION INC'S MISSION IS TO RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS WITH OPEN ARMS, RETURN THEM TO THE PUBLIC FOR RESALE AND USE THE MONEY TO SUPPORT OTHER LOCAL CHARITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Benefit Shop Foundation is a nonprofit auction gallery that accepts donations of high-end household goods, antiques, and collectibles from estates and resells them through auctions. Proceeds from sales support local charities in the Westchester and Fairfield County areas. The organization operates as a social enterprise, combining resale operations with community philanthropy.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Consignment & Donation Program
Service that allows individuals to consign or donate "already enjoyed" valuables for resale, with tax deduction benefits and support for local charities
Red Carpet Auctions
Curated auctions featuring premium collections of antiques, mid-century modern furnishings, jewelry, fine art, and estate items; conducted online and in-person by appointment
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
    • Funds local nonprofit organizations through grantmaking
      Distributes profits from its auction operations as grants to local charities and nonprofit organizations that contribute to community well-being; has provided over $2 million in grants since inception.
  • Art and Antique Research, Curation, and Sales 1 activity
    • Operates nonprofit consignment and auction program for high-value goods
      Runs a nonprofit auction gallery that accepts donations of high-quality personal valuables, estate assets, and collectibles—including antiques, fine art, jewelry, and furnishings—and resells them through online and appointment-based auctions to a global audience. The organization facilitates tax-deductible donations and provides tax-exempt transaction processing for businesses.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.13M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$2.13M100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.31M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$605K
Grants paid out$22K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$668K
Cash$49K
Investments$0
Liabilities$108K
Net assets$560K
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -26.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
PAMELA STONE Director 40 $96K
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • Boys and Girls Club Partner — Community organization that receives funding from The Benefit Shop Foundation.
  • City Harvest Partner — Partner organization receiving grant support from The Benefit Shop Foundation.
  • Feeding America Partner — Partner organization receiving grant support from The Benefit Shop Foundation.
  • Food Bank For New York City Partner — Partner organization receiving grant support from The Benefit Shop Foundation.
  • LiveAuctioneers Partner — Partners with LiveAuctioneers to host and conduct online auctions.
  • LiveAuctioneers.com Partner — Platform used to host online auctions and reach a global audience of buyers.
  • Neighbors’ Link Partner — Community organization that receives funding from The Benefit Shop Foundation.
  • Northern Westchester Hospital Partner — Community organization that receives continued support from The Benefit Shop Foundation.
  • OTHER LOCAL CHARITIES Partner — Receives financial support from proceeds generated by the resale of donated goods.
  • The Martha Stewart Centers for Living at Mount Sinai Hospital Partner — Recipient of donations generated from auctions conducted by The Benefit Shop Foundation.
  • Westchester County Government — Recognized The Benefit Shop Foundation with a proclamation and established Pamela Stone Day in honor of community support.
  • town of Mount Kisco Government — Recognized The Benefit Shop Foundation with a proclamation and established Pamela Stone Day in honor of community support.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Accessible Bidding to Expand Participation
    methodology: accessible_bidding
    By setting low entry-level bidding thresholds, the organization increases public participation in auctions, because reducing financial barriers to entry broadens buyer engagement and fosters inclusive community involvement in philanthropy.
  • Auction-Based Resale Model for Local Philanthropy
    methodology: resale_fundraising
    By selling donated goods through curated auctions, the organization generates revenue for local nonprofits, because leveraging high-value estate items in a retail-auction format maximizes fundraising potential while providing tax benefits and market access for donors.
  • Localized Impact Funding Strategy
    methodology: local-impact-funding
    By directing auction proceeds specifically to local community-based organizations, the organization amplifies community benefit, because localized investment strengthens regional nonprofit ecosystems more effectively than distributed national giving.