P Bruce & Virginia C Benson | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 26-0272148
Foundation Overview
Based in Denver, CO, P Bruce & Virginia C Benson has awarded 156 grants totaling $2,756,859 to organizations in Texas, Colorado and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $1,075,055, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 12 recipients (50%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
79% of all grants are concentrated in Colorado, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Colorado, funding concentrates in Denver (57%), Aurora (17%), Lakewood (9%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 727% growth in annual giving over 3 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into P Bruce & Virginia C Benson's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co | $25,000 | Van Nuys, CA, US | Aid To Community | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of Colorado | $10,000 | Lakewood, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2023 |
| Denver Police Foundation | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2023 |
| Denver Public Schools Foundation | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2023 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2023 |
| Denver Zoological Foundation | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $9,748 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2023 |
| Girls & Boys Club Colorado | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2023 |
| Gold Crown Foundation | $2,000 | Lakewood, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2023 |
| Tunnels To Towers | $10,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | Aid To Community | 2023 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $1,075,055 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $10,000 | Irving, TX, US | Aid To Community | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | $10,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2022 |
| Colorado Academy | $100,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2022 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2022 |
| Denver Zoological Foundation | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2022 |
| Dps Foundation | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $10,252 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2022 |
| Leadership Program Of The Rockies | $50,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2022 |
| Steamboat Institute | $25,000 | Steamboat Springs, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2022 |
| Tunnels To Towers | $5,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | Aid To Community | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $10,000 | Irving, TX, US | Aid To Community | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | $10,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2022 |
| Colorado Academy | $100,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2022 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2022 |
| Denver Zoological Foundation | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2022 |
| Dps Foundation | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $10,252 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2022 |
| Leadership Program Of The Rockies | $50,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2022 |
| Steamboat Institute | $25,000 | Steamboat Springs, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2022 |
| Tunnels To Towers | $5,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | Aid To Community | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $10,000 | Irving, TX, US | Aid To Community | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | $10,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2022 |
| Colorado Academy | $100,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2022 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2022 |
| Denver Zoological Foundation | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2022 |
| Dps Foundation | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $10,252 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2022 |
| Leadership Program Of The Rockies | $50,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2022 |
| Steamboat Institute | $25,000 | Steamboat Springs, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2022 |
| Tunnels To Towers | $5,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | Aid To Community | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $10,000 | Irving, TX, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Casady School | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Centennial Institute - Colorado Christian University | $1,000 | Lakewood, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | $50,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Common Sense Institute | $1,000 | Greenwood Village, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Denver Zoological Foundation | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Economic Literacy Colorado - Adam Smith Award | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Friends Of The National Western | $25,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Gathering Place | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Gold Crown Foundation | $2,500 | Lakewood, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Independence Institute | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Judi's House | $2,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Leadership Program Of The Rockies | $30,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Parents' Challenge | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Steamboat Institute | $10,000 | Steamboat Springs, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| University Of Colorado - Johnson Depression Center | $5,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $10,000 | Irving, TX, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Casady School | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Centennial Institute - Colorado Christian University | $1,000 | Lakewood, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | $50,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Common Sense Institute | $1,000 | Greenwood Village, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Denver Zoological Foundation | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Economic Literacy Colorado - Adam Smith Award | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Friends Of The National Western | $25,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Gathering Place | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Gold Crown Foundation | $2,500 | Lakewood, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Independence Institute | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Judi's House | $2,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Leadership Program Of The Rockies | $30,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Parents' Challenge | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Steamboat Institute | $10,000 | Steamboat Springs, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| University Of Colorado - Johnson Depression Center | $5,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $10,000 | Irving, TX, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Casady School | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Centennial Institute - Colorado Christian University | $1,000 | Lakewood, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | $50,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Common Sense Institute | $1,000 | Greenwood Village, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Denver Zoological Foundation | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Economic Literacy Colorado - Adam Smith Award | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Friends Of The National Western | $25,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Gathering Place | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Gold Crown Foundation | $2,500 | Lakewood, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Independence Institute | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Judi's House | $2,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Leadership Program Of The Rockies | $30,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Parents' Challenge | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Steamboat Institute | $10,000 | Steamboat Springs, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| University Of Colorado - Johnson Depression Center | $5,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2021 |
| Arcs Scholarship | $6,500 | Lagrange, GA, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $10,000 | Irving, TX, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Cancer League Of Colorado | $1,000 | Englewood, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Casady School | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | $53,100 | Aurora, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Colorado Business Hall Of Fame | $3,500 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Commit Foundation | $2,500 | Bozeman, MT, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Delta Chi Association (cornell University) | $1,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | $6,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Denver Santa Claus Shop | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Denver Zoological Foundation | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Gathering Place | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Gold Crown Foundation | $1,000 | Lakewood, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Judi's House | $2,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Mizel Museuminstitute | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| National Western Citizen Of The West | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Parents' Challenge | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Steamboat Institute | $15,000 | Steamboat Springs, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| University Of Colorado - Johnson Depression Center | $5,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Arcs Scholarship | $6,500 | Lagrange, GA, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $10,000 | Irving, TX, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Cancer League Of Colorado | $1,000 | Englewood, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Casady School | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | $53,100 | Aurora, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Colorado Business Hall Of Fame | $3,500 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Commit Foundation | $2,500 | Bozeman, MT, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Delta Chi Association (Cornell University) | $1,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | $6,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Denver Santa Claus Shop | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Denver Zoological Foundation | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Gathering Place | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Gold Crown Foundation | $1,000 | Lakewood, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Judi's House | $2,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Mizel Museuminstitute | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| National Western Citizen Of The West | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Parents' Challenge | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Steamboat Institute | $15,000 | Steamboat Springs, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| University Of Colorado - Johnson Depression Center | $5,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Arcs Scholarship | $6,500 | Lagrange, GA, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $10,000 | Irving, TX, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Cancer League Of Colorado | $1,000 | Englewood, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Casady School | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | $53,100 | Aurora, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Colorado Business Hall Of Fame | $3,500 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Commit Foundation | $2,500 | Bozeman, MT, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Delta Chi Association (Cornell University) | $1,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | $6,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Denver Santa Claus Shop | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Denver Zoological Foundation | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Gathering Place | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Gold Crown Foundation | $1,000 | Lakewood, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Judi's House | $2,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Mizel Museuminstitute | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| National Western Citizen Of The West | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Parents' Challenge | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| Steamboat Institute | $15,000 | Steamboat Springs, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
| University Of Colorado - Johnson Depression Center | $5,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Aid To Community | 2020 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for P Bruce & Virginia C Benson as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 26-0272148 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 3800 BUCHTEL BLVD Denver, CO 80210-3736 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee P Bruce & Virginia C Benson's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Bruce D Benson |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Marcy H Benson |
| Director | James C Benson |
| Director | David B Benson |
| Director | Ann B Reidy |
Forms 990-PF
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