Benck Family Foundation

EIN 82-3503103 · IL · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$10K Funds in IL
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Benck Family Foundation based in IL paid 10 grants totaling $600K to 10 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $320K, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included LOAVES & FISHES COMMUNITY SERVICES, NAPERVILLE HERITAGE SOCIETY, and LITTLE FRIENDS. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$6,309,332
Giving (latest yr)
$600,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
10
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
10
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Loaves & Fishes Community Services$320,000
  • Naperville Heritage Society$120,000
  • Little Friends$100,000
  • The Salvation Army$25,000
  • Chicago Symphony Orchestra$10,000

Where grants went

  • Illinois$600,000 · 10 grants

Grants Paid (10)

Loaves & Fishes Community Services
Naperville, IL
General
$320,000
Naperville Heritage Society
Naperville, IL
General
$120,000
Little Friends
Naperville, IL
General
$100,000
The Salvation Army
Chicago, IL
General
$25,000
The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL
General
$10,000
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Chicago, IL
General
$10,000
Mercy Home for Boys and Girls
Chicago, IL
General
$5,000
Wayside Cross Ministries
Aurora, IL
General
$5,000
Cals Angels
St Charles, IL
General
$2,500
The Night Ministry
Chicago, IL
General
$2,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Benck Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Benck Family Foundation reported 10 itemized grants totaling $600K. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $320K (median $10K).

Recent recipients include LOAVES & FISHES COMMUNITY SERVICES, NAPERVILLE HERITAGE SOCIETY, LITTLE FRIENDS, among 10 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Benck Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Benck Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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