Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc
The Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc is a private independent foundation established in 2003 in Wisconsin by Charles E. ("Chuck") Benidt, a Milwaukee-area entrepreneur who built a supermarket chain and real estate company. The foundation is headquartered in Elm Grove, Wisconsin and operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. The foundation is committed to continuing charitable support aligned with the Christian values that guided Charles E. Benidt during his lifetime.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.6M
-68.7% YoY
Grant Count
27
-10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$97K
-65.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to continue the support of charities that espouse the Christian values and concepts that Charles E. Benidt followed during his lifetime. Funds are to be used exclusively for established charitable and educational organizations.
Primary funding priorities include:
- Education — particularly for disadvantaged people
- Christian Organizations — organizations aligned with Christian values and mission
- Social Services — after-school programs and community support services
- Medical Research — particularly through the Mayo Clinic for heart disease and cancer research
- Shelters for Abused Women and Children — providing safe housing and services for domestic violence survivors
- Lutheran Causes — Lutheran missionaries via LCMS and Lutheran pastor training
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$2,000 to $5,000,000
Average Grant
$277,900
Review Cycle
May 1st and September 1st
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation focuses on:
- Southeastern Wisconsin (Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties)
- Phoenix, Arizona
- International giving
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $65.9 million
- Total revenues: $9.53 million
- Total expenses: $9.0 million
- Total liabilities: $0
- Giving rate: 11.8% of assets
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $69.2 million
- Total giving: $2.6 million
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY M BONNIWELL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $13,000 |
| JAMES L MOHR | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.5 | $13,000 |
| MARK MILLER | TREASURER | 0.5 | $13,000 |
| SHOBHA WARREN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $12,000 |
| AMANDA HIATT | PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | 20 | $41,444 |
| JERRY WICK | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | $13,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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