Foundation directory
The Benificus Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 77-0444504 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $186M
- Grants reported
- 56
- Median grant
- $500.6K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56 | $186M |
Where The Benificus Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLIMATE IMPERATIVE FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 | $45.8M |
| CALICO LIFE SCIENCES LLC | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | PARKINSON'S DISEASE RESEARCH | 2024 | $31.4M |
| MICHAEL J FOX FOUNDATION FOR PARKINSON'S RESEARCH | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 | $21.4M |
| ASPEN GLOBAL CHANGE INSTITUTE | BASALT, CO | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 | $10.1M |
| NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY | EVANSTON, IL | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 | $8.1M |
| TED FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 | $7.4M |
| THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY | REDWOOD CITY, CA | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 | $7.1M |
| ALLIANCE FOR CLIMATE PROTECTION DBA CLIMATE REALITY PROJECT | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 | $7M |
| KHAN ACADEMY | MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 | $5M |
| UNITED STATES OF CARE CAMPAIGN | ARLINGTON, VA | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 | $4M |
| TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 | $3.9M |
| ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 | $3.5M |
| NEW SCHOOLS FUND | OAKLAND, CA | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 | $3M |
| ONE CAMPAIGN | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 | $3M |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 | $2.6M |
| RICE UNIVERSITY | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 | $2.5M |
| COLLEGE TRACK | OAKLAND, CA | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 | $2.5M |
| GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATES INC (WETA) | ARLINGTON, VA | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 | $2.4M |
| UNITED STATES ENERGY FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 | $2M |
| ROCKEFELLER PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 | $2M |
| FRIENDS OF WILDCARE | SAN RAFAEL, CA | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 | $2M |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION | BERKELEY, CA | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 | $1M |
| SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF SANTA CLARA AND SAN MATEO COUNTIES | SAN JOSE, CA | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 | $1M |
| CALMATTERS | SACRAMENTO, CA | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 | $1M |
| FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION | TALLAHASSEE, FL | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 | $985K |
How to apply
This foundation reports on its 990-PF that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from The Benificus Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.