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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 26-0221908

Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Foundation

A private foundation in Metairie, LA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 149 grants and $11.1 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact person
On file
Phone
On file
Email
On file
Mailing address
On file
Form and materials
On file
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

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Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $11,103,745

    Grants listed
    149
    Assets, end of year
    $10,822

  • Tax year 2024

    $9,573,988

    Grants listed
    93
    Assets, end of year
    $89,322

  • Tax year 2023

    $7,413,633

    Grants listed
    70
    Assets, end of year
    $47,114

  • Tax year 2022

    $6,768,283

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $84,629

  • Tax year 2021

    $10,936,826

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $44,526

  • Tax year 2020

    $8,944,500

    Grants listed
    25
    Assets, end of year
    $308,944

  • Tax year 2019

    $9,562,730

    Grants listed
    46
    Assets, end of year
    $749,375

  • Tax year 2018

    $10,577,300

    Grants listed
    26
    Assets, end of year
    $10,305,184

Grants paid in 2025

149 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Ochsner Clinic FoundationNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500,000
  2. Catholic Community FoundationNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,268,900
  3. Jefferson ParishGretna, LA

    To fund community aquatic center

    $1,000,000
  4. Greater New Orleans FoundationNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $525,000
  5. Archbishop Rummel High SchoolMetairie, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $500,000
  6. Second Harvest Food BankNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $500,000
  7. National World War II Museum IncNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $500,000
  8. La SPCANew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $300,000
  9. New Orleans Medical Mission Services IncHarahan, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $250,000
  10. United Way of Southeast LouisianaNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $250,000
  11. Greater New Orleans FoundationNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $250,000
  12. New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation IncNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $225,000
  13. Notre Dame SeminaryNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $220,000
  14. Shepherding Hope FoundationNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $200,000
  15. Catholic Charities of South MississippiGulfport, MS

    To support the mission of the organization

    $150,000
  16. Friends of Notre-Dame de ParisEtna, NH

    To support the mission of the organization

    $150,000
  17. New Orleans Community Support FoundationNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $150,000
  18. New Orleans Museum of ArtNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $112,500
  19. Caf AmericaAlexandria, VA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $102,500
  20. Jefferson Community FoundationMetairie, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $100,000
  21. John F Kennedy Center for the Performing ArtsWashington, DC

    To support the mission of the organization

    $100,000
  22. The Mystic Krewe of BarkusNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $100,000
  23. St Therese Catholic AcademyNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $100,000
  24. The Papal FoundationBala Cynwyd, PA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $100,000
  25. 2024 N O Book FestivalNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $100,000
  26. UNCFNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $100,000
  27. Friends of LPBBaton Rouge, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $75,000
  28. Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf South and LouisianaMetairie, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $75,000
  29. New Orleans Hispanic Heritage FoundationNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $75,000
  30. Catholic Charities - Archdiocese of NoNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $50,000
  31. Disability Rights LouisianaNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $50,000
  32. Junior League of New OrleansNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $50,000
  33. Lasallian Christian Brothers FoundationNapa, CA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $50,000
  34. New Orleans Family Justice AllianceNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $50,000
  35. St Mary's Dominican High School CorporationNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $50,000
  36. Team GleasonNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $50,000
  37. YMCA of the Capital AreaBaton Rouge, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $50,000
  38. Cam Jordan FoundationTulsa, NV

    To support the mission of the organization

    $40,000
  39. American Cancer Society IncAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $35,000
  40. Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake IncCasco, ME

    To support the mission of the organization

    $25,000
  41. City Park ConservancyNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $25,000
  42. Croation American SocietyBelle Chasse, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $25,000
  43. Metairie Park Country Day SchoolMetairie, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $25,000
  44. St Martin's Episcopal SchoolMetairie, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $25,000
  45. Greater New Orleans Educational Television FoundationNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $25,000
  46. Longue Vue House & GardensNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $20,000
  47. The Please FoundationNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $20,000
  48. Brees Dream FoundationIndependence, OH

    To support the mission of the organization

    $15,000
  49. Tulane Catholic Archdiocese of New OrleansNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $15,000
  50. Dominican Sisters-St Cecilia CongregationNashville, TN

    To support the mission of the organization

    $10,000
  51. Ellis Marsalis Center for MusicNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $10,000
  52. Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyPort Chester, NY

    To support the mission of the organization

    $10,000
  53. New Orleans Career CenterNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $10,000
  54. Sideline Pass IncNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $10,000
  55. Ronald McDonald House Charities of South LA IncNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $7,500
  56. French Quarter Easter Parade LLCMetairie, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $6,500
  57. American Diabetes AssociationMerrifield, VA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $5,000
  58. The New Orleans Chapter Association of the US ArmyMandeville, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $5,000
  59. Children's Bureau of New OrleansNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $5,000
  60. French Quarter Festival Festivals IncNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $5,000
  61. Ignation Spirituality ProjectChicago, IL

    To support the mission of the organization

    $5,000
  62. Imperial Calcasieu Museum IncLake Charles, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $5,000
  63. Junior Achievement of Greater New OrleansNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $5,000
  64. Kid SmartNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $5,000
  65. The Louisiana Museum FoundationNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $5,000
  66. Louisiana Right to Life Educational CommitteeNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $5,000
  67. Mount Vernon Ladies Association of the UnionMount Vernon, VA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $5,000
  68. Ogden Museum of Southern ArtNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $5,000
  69. Our Lady of Wisdom Church & Catholic Student CenterLafayette, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $5,000
  70. Preservation Alliance of New OrleansNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $5,000
  71. Red Bird MinistriesBreaux Bridge, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $5,000
  72. Red Knights Motorcycle Club Northshore LA 5Mandeville, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $5,000
  73. A Safe Space of St CharlesAma, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $5,000
  74. The New Orleans MissionNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $5,000
  75. The Posse FoundationNew York, NY

    To support the mission of the organization

    $5,000
  76. Toolbank USA IncAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $5,000
  77. Vieux Carre' Commission FoundationNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $5,000
  78. YMCA of Bogalusa LouisianaBogalusa, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $5,000
  79. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of LAMetairie, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $4,000
  80. Jewish Children's Regional Service IncMetairie, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $3,600
  81. Eden CenterNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $3,500
  82. The Woman's ExchangeNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $3,500
  83. F&L Organizational Support Services IncNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $3,000
  84. The Harry Tompson Center IncNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $3,000
  85. Ladies Leukemia LeagueMetairie, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $3,000
  86. Louisiana Endowment for the HumanitiesNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $3,000
  87. Loyola University of New OrleansNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $3,000
  88. American Friends of Lafayette - LouisianaHanover, PA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  89. Angel's PlaceMetairie, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  90. Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NY

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  91. Archdiocesan Spirituality CenterMetairie, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  92. Bayou District FoundationNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  93. Benola IncNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  94. Bridge Women of SubstanceNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  95. The Butterfuly Effect Traumaresponse & Treatment FoundationNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  96. College BeyondNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  97. Depaul USA IncChicago, IL

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  98. Friends of Jefferson the Beautiful IncMetairie, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  99. Gaitway Therapeutic HorsemanshipSaint Gabriel, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  100. Giving Hope NolaNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  101. Holy Name of Jesus School & ParishNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  102. Hope Ministries of Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  103. Hope HotelNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  104. Jesuit Volunteer CorpsBaltimore, MD

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  105. Lakeview Shepherd CenterNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  106. Louisiana Landmarks SocietyNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  107. Lay Dominicans of Province of St Martin de PorresNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  108. Lighthouse for the Blind in New OrleansNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  109. Significant EducatorsNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  110. Mary Queen of Vietnam ChurchNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  111. Metanoia IncBaton Rouge, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  112. National Trust for Historic PreservationWashington, DC

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  113. New Voices New Orleans IncNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  114. New Orleans Ballet AssociationNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  115. New Orleans Culinary and HospitalityNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  116. Our Lady of Prompt Succor School - WestwegoWestwego, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  117. Le Petit Theatre Du Vieux CarreNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  118. Policy Institute for the ChildrenNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  119. Raphael VillageNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  120. Rebuilding Together New OrleansNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  121. Southeast Louisiana Council Boys Scouts of AmericaMetairie, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  122. Southeast Louisiana Legal Services CorpHammond, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  123. St Michael Special SchoolNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  124. The St Louis IX Art SocietyMandeville, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  125. Women's New Life CenterMetairie, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  126. World Monuments FundNew York, NY

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,500
  127. Big Brothers Big Sisters ofMobile, AL

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,000
  128. Humane Society of LANew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $2,000
  129. Magnolia Community ServicesJefferson, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,800
  130. Brother Martin High SchoolNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,600
  131. Alzheimer's Disease and RelateChicago, IL

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,500
  132. Cancer Crusaders IncMetairie, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,500
  133. Nicholls State University FoundationThibodaux, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,500
  134. New Orleans Center for Creative Arts FoundationNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,500
  135. New Orleans Education League of the Construction IndustryMetairie, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,500
  136. St Angela Merici Catholic ChurchMetairie, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,500
  137. Academy of Our LadyMarrero, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,000
  138. American Heart AssociationDallas, TX

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,000
  139. Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MO

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,000
  140. The Friends of the Algiers CourthouseNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,000
  141. Mercy EndeavorsNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,000
  142. National Shrine of Blessed Francis SeelosNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,000
  143. New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts LTDNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,000
  144. National Votive Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt SuccorNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,000
  145. St Charles Avenue AssociationNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,000
  146. St Augustine High SchoolNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,000
  147. University of New Orleans FoundationNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,000
  148. Winston Rhea ScholarsNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $1,000
  149. Military & Hospitaller Order of STL Lazarus of JerusalemSan Leandro, CA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $345

Approved for future payment

3 grants

Approved in 2025 and not yet paid.

  1. Jefferson ParishGretna, LA

    To fund community aquatic center

    $4,000,000
  2. Junior League of New OrleansNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $150,000
  3. Team Gleason FoundationNew Orleans, LA

    To support the mission of the organization

    $100,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Health6 grants $2,542,50043% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking10 grants $1,597,50027% of the total
  3. Arts and culture19 grants $878,00015% of the total
  4. Human services14 grants $388,6007% of the total
  5. Disaster relief and public safety1 grant $150,0003% of the total
  6. Animals1 grant $100,0002% of the total
  7. 11 other causes31 grants $268,5005% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Louisiana124 grants $10,278,900
  2. Mississippi1 grant $150,000
  3. New Hampshire1 grant $150,000
  4. Virginia3 grants $112,500
  5. District of Columbia2 grants $102,500
  6. Pennsylvania2 grants $102,500
  7. California2 grants $50,345
  8. Georgia2 grants $40,000
  9. Nevada1 grant $40,000
  10. Maine1 grant $25,000

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Gayle M BensonTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Dennis LauschaTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Gregory C BenselTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • S Benjamin HalesTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Edward F LangTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0

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