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Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc

Elm Grove, Wisconsin  ·  EIN 364522803  ·  Private foundation

Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Elm Grove, Wisconsin. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $2.6M in grants paid and $74.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 107 individual grants from this funder — $17.5M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$2.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$74.5M
Total assets
107
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc funds

Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, higher education, housing & homelessness.

Arts & CultureHigher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include homeless population, rural communities.

homeless populationrural communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Sojourner Family Peace Center
ENDOWMENT
Milwaukee, WI$5.0M2023
Desert Foothills Lutheran Church
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Scottsdale, AZ$675K2022
Desert Foothills Lutheran Church
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Scottsdale, AZ$650K2023
Phoenix Rescue Mission
TRANSFORMING LIVES CENTER & CHANGING LIVES CENTER, CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS
Phoenix, AZ$580K2022
Sojourner Family Peace Center
GENERAL OPERATING & EMERGENCY ADVOCATE FUNDING
Milwaukee, WI$550K2022
Penfield Montessori Academy
EARLY MILESTONES FUND
Milwaukee, WI$500K2022
Medical College of Wisconsin
RURAL CAMPUS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Milwaukee, WI$500K2022
Medical College of Wi
SCHOLARSHIPS RURAL CAMPUSES
Milwaukee Wi, WI$500K2024
Meta House
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Milwaukee Wi, WI$500K2024
Meta House
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Milwaukee, WI$500K2023
Medical College of Wisconsin
RURAL CAMPUS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Milwaukee, WI$500K2023
Penfield Children's Center
PROGRAM & SERVICE SUPPORT
Milwaukee, WI$500K2020
Phoenix Rescue Mission
TRANSFORMING LIVES CENTER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Phoenix, AZ$500K2020
New Pathways for Youth
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Phoenix, AZ$300K2020
Sojourner Family Peace Center
GENERAL OPERATING & EMERGENCY ADVOCATE FUNDING
Milwaukee, WI$300K2023

Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$2.6M
2022$4.0M
2023$8.3M
2024$2.6M

How to apply for funding from Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc

Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at charlesebenidtfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc

Does Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc fund?
Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Sojourner Family Peace Center, Desert Foothills Lutheran Church, Desert Foothills Lutheran Church. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc give in grants?
Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc reported $2.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $17.5M over 107 grants.
Where is Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc located?
Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc is based in Elm Grove, Wisconsin. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 364522803.
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About this profile. This page is built from Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.