Evelyn I Benson Tr

EIN 20-6077479 Β· IA Β· NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$200 Funds in IA, MO, NC +1
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Evelyn I Benson Tr based in IA paid 16 grants totaling $4.7K to 16 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $1K, with a median of $200. Its largest recipients included FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH OF DES MOINES, ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE, and IOWA WILD BIRD REHABILITATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$101,120
Giving (latest yr)
$4,650
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
16
Median grant
$200
Recipients
16
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • First Unitarian Church of Des Moines$1,000
  • Animal Rescue League$700
  • Iowa Wild Bird Rehabilitation$600
  • Food Bank of Iowa$500
  • Mind & Spirit Counseling Center$250

Where grants went

  • Iowa$4,150 Β· 13 grants
  • Missouri$200 Β· 1 grant
  • North Carolina$200 Β· 1 grant
  • Minnesota$100 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (16)

First Unitarian Church of Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
Church
$1,000
Animal Rescue League
Des Moines, IA
Shelter for Homeless Animals
$700
Iowa Wild Bird Rehabilitation
Des Moines, IA
Iowa Bird Rehab
$600
Food Bank of Iowa
Des Moines, IA
Food Assistance
$500
Mind & Spirit Counseling Center
Urbandale, IA
Counseling Services
$250
Vfw Auxiliary
Kansas City, MO
Veterans
$200
Hope Ministries
Des Moines, IA
Food & Shelter for Indigent
$200
Perry Lutheran Home
Perry, IA
Grief Counseling
$200
Wing Haven Foundation
Charlotte, NC
Bird Sanctuarysupport for Women & Children
$200
The Salvation Army
Des Moines, IA
Food, Shelter Etc
$200
Wesley Life
Johnston, IA
Provide Meals
$100
Special Olympics Iowa
Des Moines, IA
Disabled Athletes
$100

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Evelyn I Benson Tr does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Evelyn I Benson Tr is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services. Its recent grants reached organizations across 4 states.

In its most recent filing, Evelyn I Benson Tr reported 16 itemized grants totaling $4.7K. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $1K (median $200).

Recent recipients include FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH OF DES MOINES, ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE, IOWA WILD BIRD REHABILITATION, among 16 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Evelyn I Benson Tr is a private foundation based in Iowa, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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