Newman W Benson Foundation
EIN 161387370
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2021
(5 years ago). This foundation may have filed its
final return or ceased operations — verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2016–2021
$742K
114 grants · $124K avg/year
based on 6 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$1K
typical micro grants · $500–$2K
grant size
50%
supporter · 30/60 multi-year
repeat
$541K
Assets (2020)
60
Distinct Recipients
About
All foundation assets consisting of publicly traded marketable securities and mutual funds were sold and the cash generated was all distributed to qualifying public charities as listed in Part XIV, Line 3.
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
WYSOX VOLUNTEER EMS
Phone
(570) 265-3498
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
NO FORM
Restrictions
ORGANIZATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES OR ANY OF ITS POSSESSIONS; HOWEVER, SPECIAL CONSIDERATION IS GIVEN TO ORGANIZATIONS BENEFITING RESIDENTS OF TOWANDA, PA AND BRADFORD COUNTY, PA.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $32K | $505K | $15K | 17 |
| 2017 | $38K | $527K | $34K | 28 |
| 2018 | $30K | $460K | $36K | 35 |
| 2020 | $31K | $541K | $30K | 12 |
| 2021 | $611K | $0 | $207K | 22 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 114 grants on record
Minimum
$100
25th Pctl
$500
Median
$1K
Average
$7K
75th Pctl
$2K
Maximum
$500K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
PB
Patricia Benson
6+ yrs
President
Leadership
RS
Robert Salpino
4 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
PB
Patricia Benson
6+ yrs
President
Leadership
RS
Robert Salpino
4 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
PB
Patricia Benson
6+ yrs
President
Leadership
RS
Robert Salpino
4 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
PB
Patricia Benson
6+ yrs
President
Leadership
RS
Robert Salpino
4 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
PB
Patricia Benson
6+ yrs
President
Leadership
PB
Patricia Benson
6+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
Grants Awarded (114 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ss Peter and Paul Church | Towanda, PA | $500,000 | DONATION | 2021 |
| Epiphany School | Sayre, PA | $20,000 | DONATION | 2021 |
| Towanda Football Club | Towanda, PA | $15,000 | DONATION | 2017 |
| North Rome Christian School | Rome, PA | $10,250 | DONATION | 2021 |
| West Warren Congregational Church | Rome, PA | $10,000 | DONATION | 2020 |
| Towanda Area Christian Outreach Tac | Wysox, PA | $10,000 | DONATION | 2020 |
| West Warren Congregational Church | Rome, PA | $10,000 | DONATION | 2021 |
| French Azilum Historical Society | Towanda, PA | $10,000 | DONATION | 2021 |
| Scranton Diocesan Annual Appeal | Scranton, PA | $10,000 | DONATION | 2021 |
| First United Methodist Church | Towanda, PA | $6,500 | DONATION | 2016 |
| Towanda Black Knights Touchdown Clu | Towanda, PA | $6,000 | DONATION | 2020 |
| Towanda Lions Club | Towanda, PA | $5,700 | DONATION | 2021 |
| Endless Mountains Mission Center | Troy, PA | $5,044 | DONATION | 2021 |
| Scranton Diocesan Annual Appeal | Scranton, PA | $5,000 | DONATION | 2018 |
| Christ Episcopal Church | Pottsville, PA | $5,000 | DONATION | 2021 |
| Towanda Christian Outreach Food Pantry | Wysox, PA | $5,000 | DONATION | 2021 |
| Masonic Union Lodge 108 | Towanda, PA | $5,000 | DONATION | 2021 |
| Towanda Rotary Club | Towanda, PA | $5,000 | DONATION | 2021 |
| Union Valley Mennonite Church | Ulster, PA | $5,000 | DONATION | 2021 |
| Wysox Volunteer Fire Association | Wysox Twp, PA | $5,000 | DONATION | 2016 |
| Wysox Volunteer Ems | Wysox Twp, PA | $5,000 | DONATION | 2016 |
| First United Methodist Church | Towanda, PA | $5,000 | DONATION | 2017 |
| Towanda Black Knights Touchdown Clu | Towanda, PA | $4,000 | DONATION | 2021 |
| Standing Stone Vesper Church | Wysox, PA | $3,400 | DONATION | 2016 |
| West Warren Congregational Church | Rome, PA | $3,000 | DONATION | 2018 |