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P Bruce And Virginia C Bensonfondation A

  • Denver, CO
  • Tax-exempt since July 2007
  • EIN: 26-0272148

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Independent Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$154k (2024)

Expenses
$817k (2024)

Total Assets
$2.76M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$5k (2024)

Years with missing data
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$154,212
Expenses
$817,359
Net Income
-$663,147
Net Assets
$2,751,285
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $177
0.1%
Dividends $154,035
99.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $784,000
95.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,756,285
Total Liabilities $5,000
Net Assets $2,751,285
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Bruce D Benson (President) $0 $0
Marcy H Benson (Secretary) $0 $0
James C Benson (Director) $0 $0
David B Benson (Director) $0 $0
Ann B Reidy (Director) $0 $0
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Document Links

990-PF
Filed on May 5, 2025

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,453,627
Expenses
$1,192,659
Net Income
$260,968
Net Assets
$3,414,432
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $4,753
0.3%
Dividends $51,172
3.5%
Sales of Assets $1,397,585
96.1%
Other Income $117
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,162,803
97.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,502,432
Total Liabilities $88,000
Net Assets $3,414,432
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Bruce D Benson (President) $0 $0
Marcy H Benson (Secretary) $0 $0
James C Benson (Director) $0 $0
David B Benson (Director) $0 $0
Ann B Reidy (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 9, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$97,622
Expenses
$253,196
Net Income
-$155,574
Net Assets
$3,153,464
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $25,000
25.6%
Interest Revenue $2,930
3.0%
Dividends $71,997
73.8%
Sales of Assets -$2,597
Other Income $292
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $231,252
91.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,374,464
Total Liabilities $221,000
Net Assets $3,153,464
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Bruce D Benson (President) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on May 10, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$343,562
Expenses
$183,603
Net Income
$159,959
Net Assets
$3,309,038
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $90,210
26.3%
Interest Revenue $82
0.0%
Dividends $84,594
24.6%
Sales of Assets $168,676
49.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $159,500
86.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,320,038
Total Liabilities $11,000
Net Assets $3,309,038
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Bruce D Benson (President) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on May 10, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

View Filing
PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$713,419
Expenses
$159,858
Net Income
$553,561
Net Assets
$3,149,079
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $600,000
84.1%
Interest Revenue $232
0.0%
Dividends $65,646
9.2%
Sales of Assets $47,118
6.6%
Other Income $423
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $140,600
88.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,189,079
Total Liabilities $40,000
Net Assets $3,149,079
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Bruce D Benson (President) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on May 10, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

View Filing
PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$63,531
Expenses
$156,101
Net Income
-$92,570
Net Assets
$2,595,517
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $68,927
> 100%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $125,000
80.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,595,518
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $2,595,517
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Bruce D Benson (President) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Dec. 3, 2020

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

View Filing
PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$256,517
Expenses
$104,398
Net Income
$152,119
Net Assets
$1,774,814
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $195,000
76.0%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $30,361
11.8%
Sales of Assets $31,156
12.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $87,000
83.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,774,814
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,774,814

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$310,474
Expenses
$96,929
Net Income
$213,545
Net Assets
$1,622,695
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $162,894
52.5%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $37,037
11.9%
Sales of Assets $110,543
35.6%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $76,950
79.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,622,695
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,622,695

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$269,238
Expenses
$82,749
Net Income
$186,489
Net Assets
$1,409,150
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $67,000
24.9%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $26,537
9.9%
Sales of Assets $175,701
65.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $66,000
79.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,409,150
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,409,150

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$115,631
Expenses
$82,138
Net Income
$33,493
Net Assets
$1,222,661
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $65,000
56.2%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $25,615
22.2%
Sales of Assets $25,016
21.6%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $64,800
78.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,222,661
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,222,661

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$98,716
Expenses
$71,890
Net Income
$26,826
Net Assets
$1,189,168
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $55,500
56.2%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $26,525
26.9%
Sales of Assets $16,691
16.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $55,250
76.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,189,168
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,189,168

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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