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Benson Family Foundation

La Jolla, California  ·  EIN 330783062  ·  Private foundation

Benson Family Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $800K in annual giving against $981K in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 72 grants for Benson Family Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$800K
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$981K
Assets (FY2020)
72
Grants tracked
2022
Latest grant in this overview

What Benson Family Foundation funds

Benson Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based (christian), housing & homelessness, criminal justice.

Faith-Based (Christian)Housing & HomelessnessCriminal Justice

Populations it has supported include low-income communities.

low-income communities

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
St Vincent De Paul
GENERAL FUND
San Diego, CA$959K2022
Scripps Mercy Outreach
DONATION TO GENERAL FUND
San Diego, CA$500K2020
Injured Marine Semper Fi
DONATION TO GENERAL FUND
Oceanside, CA$110K2020

How to apply for funding from Benson Family Foundation

Benson Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about Benson Family Foundation

Does Benson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Benson Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Benson Family Foundation fund?
Benson Family Foundation's grants focus on faith-based (christian). Example recipients include St Vincent De Paul, Scripps Mercy Outreach, Injured Marine Semper Fi. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Benson Family Foundation give in grants?
Benson Family Foundation reported $800K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.1M over 72 grants.
Where is Benson Family Foundation located?
Benson Family Foundation is based in La Jolla, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 330783062.
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About this profile. This page is built from Benson Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Benson Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.