The Benificus Foundation
San Carlos, California · EIN 770444504 · Private foundation
The Benificus Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $71.2M in annual giving against $13.4M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 216 grants for The Benificus Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The Benificus Foundation funds
The Benificus Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children.
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.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University GENERAL PURPOSE | Redwood City, CA | $105.6M | 2023 |
| Climate Imperative Foundation GENERAL PURPOSE | San Francisco, CA | $45.8M | 2024 |
| Climate Imperative Foundation GENERAL PURPOSE | San Francisco, CA | $35.9M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from The Benificus Foundation
The Benificus 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 The Benificus Foundation
- Does The Benificus Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Benificus 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 The Benificus Foundation fund?
- The Benificus Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University, Climate Imperative Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Benificus Foundation give in grants?
- The Benificus Foundation reported $71.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $605.2M over 216 grants.
- Where is The Benificus Foundation located?
- The Benificus Foundation is based in San Carlos, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 770444504.
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