PERSEPHONE FUND
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$3.3M
Total Assets (2024)
$280K
Avg Yearly Giving (2022–2024)
$840K
Giving on File
(3 yrs)
(3 yrs)
4
Grants on File
$245K
Avg Grant Size
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
BENSON K WHITNEY PERSEPHONE FUND
Phone
6128401103
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
NO PARTICULAR FORM
Restrictions
CHARITABLE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, NOT 509(A)(2)
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | $2.8M | $133K | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | $3.5M | $247K | N/A |
| 2022 | $175K | $3.0M | $64K | 1 |
| 2023 | $175K | $3.3M | $-27K | 1 |
| 2024 | $490K | $3.3M | $332K | 2 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 4 grants on record
Minimum
$175K
25th Pctl
$175K
Median
$188K
Average
$210K
75th Pctl
$290K
Maximum
$290K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| BENSON K WHITNEY | TREASURER, SECRETARY, DIRE | — |
| MARY FARNHAM WHITNEY | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | — |
Grants Awarded (4 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $290,000 | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | 2024 |
| THE BASILICA LANDMARK | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $200,000 | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | 2024 |
| MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $175,000 | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | 2022 |
| MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $175,000 | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | 2023 |