Gayle and Tom Benson Charitablefoundation
Grantmaking foundation in Metairie, Louisiana · EIN 26-0221908
- Louisiana
- Metairie
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Louisiana
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $15MTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 149Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $47KLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
N/A
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Parish | $5M | 2025 |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation | $2.5M | 2025 |
| Catholic Community Foundation | $1.3M | 2025 |
| Greater New Orleans Foundation | $780K | 2025 |
| Archbishop Rummel High School | $500K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (149 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.