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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 72-1086995

The Ben E Factor Foundation

A private foundation in St Martinville, LA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 52 grants and $1.9 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

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.

Contact
Keith White
PO Box 10555
New Iberia, LA 705620555
(337) 365-3756
Form and materials
The application should be in written form with detail explanations of charitable activities.
Deadlines
Applications are accepted continuously.
Restrictions
Contributions are limited to organizations operated exclusively for charitable, scientific and educational purposes, within the meaning of sect. 501(c)(3).

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2025

    $1,914,000

    Grants listed
    52
    Assets, end of year
    $20,849,594

  • Tax year 2024

    $2,276,000

    Grants listed
    48
    Assets, end of year
    $18,126,948

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,391,236

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $17,367,033

  • Tax year 2022

    $920,900

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $17,039,169

  • Tax year 2021

    $739,701

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $18,032,067

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,476,500

    Grants listed
    36
    Assets, end of year
    $15,818,895

  • Tax year 2019

    $1,550,940

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $15,247,212

  • Tax year 2018

    $1,327,900

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $14,110,118

Grants paid in 2025

52 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. First Baptist Church - LafayetteLafayette, LA

    Religious organization

    $500,000
  2. Highland Baptist SchoolNew Iberia, LA

    Religious education

    $240,000
  3. Samaritan's PurseBoone, NC

    Provide aid to hurting people

    $120,000
  4. Acadian Baptist CenterEunice, LA

    Baptist church

    $100,000
  5. India PartnersPortland, OR

    Assisting the poor of india

    $100,000
  6. La Baptist Children's HomMonroe, LA

    Assist children & families in need

    $100,000
  7. Louisiana Christian UniversityPineville, LA

    Baptist college education

    $100,000
  8. American Family AssocTupelo, MS

    Pro-family advocacy

    $40,000
  9. Gospel Lakes MinistryNew Waverly, TX

    Camp for inner city kids

    $40,000
  10. Leading the WayAtlanta, GA

    Proclaiming uncompromising truth

    $40,000
  11. Mission PrebornIndianapolis, IN

    Equiping pregnancy clinics

    $40,000
  12. The Voice of the MartyrsBartlesville, OK

    Serve persecuted christians

    $40,000
  13. Susan B Anthony Pro-LifeArlington, VA

    Fighting for every baby & mom

    $30,000
  14. St Martinville Christian FellowshiSaint Martinville, LA

    Bible study & worship

    $25,000
  15. Eight Days of HopeTupelo, MS

    Help rebuild after disasters

    $20,000
  16. Lifeline Children's ServicesBirmingham, AL

    Bringing gospel to vulnerable child

    $20,000
  17. Social Service CenterNew Iberia, LA

    Charitable operations

    $20,000
  18. St Judes Childrens Research HospitMemphis, TN

    Children medical research

    $20,000
  19. Tunnel to TowersStaten Island, NY

    Helping american heroes

    $20,000
  20. Zion's HopeClermont, FL

    Charitable operations

    $20,000
  21. St Francis DinerNew Iberia, LA

    Meals for homeless

    $19,000
  22. American Center for LawAtlanta, GA

    Religious freedom

    $16,000
  23. The Heritage FoundationWashington, DC

    Research & educational institute

    $16,000
  24. The Unexpected Pregnancy CenterNew Iberia, LA

    Help with unplanned pregnancies

    $16,000
  25. Filter of HopeTuscaloosa, AL

    Bring clean water & christ's love

    $15,000
  26. Bible League InternationalCrete, IL

    Global ministry work

    $12,000
  27. Compassion for KidsColorado Springs, CO

    Sponsoring children in poverty

    $12,000
  28. Gateways to Better EducationLaguna Hills, CA

    Promoting religious freedom

    $12,000
  29. Help the PersecutedAtlanta, GA

    Afghan christians in the us

    $12,000
  30. Iberia Homeless ShelterNew Iberia, LA

    Shelter for homeless individuals

    $12,000
  31. Prager University FoundationSherman Oaks, CA

    American values education videos

    $12,000
  32. Prison FellowshipMerrifield, VA

    Justice reform

    $12,000
  33. Billy Graham Evangelistic AssocCharlotte, NC

    Proclaim the gospel of jesus

    $10,000
  34. Turning Point USAIndianapolis, IN

    Educating & training students

    $10,000
  35. Leadership InstituteArlington, VA

    Leadership school

    $9,000
  36. Bridges for PeaceMelbourne, FL

    Charitable operations

    $8,000
  37. Capitol MinistriesCarson City, NV

    Delivering gospel to political leade

    $8,000
  38. Got Questions MinistriesColorado Springs, CO

    Bible questions answered

    $8,000
  39. Hospice of AcadianaLafayette, LA

    Hospice care in acadiana area

    $8,000
  40. Solomon HouseAtlanta, GA

    Transitional home

    $8,000
  41. MD Anderson Cancer CtrHouston, TX

    Cancer research

    $5,000
  42. Maranatha Evangelestic MinistriesLongville, LA

    Christ-centered ministry

    $5,000
  43. PAK7 US IncGreenville, SC

    Show pakistan god's love

    $5,000
  44. Family TalkColorado Springs, CO

    Supports marriage, family

    $4,000
  45. Proclaiming the GospelPlano, TX

    Proclaiming the gospel

    $4,000
  46. Radio Bible ClassGrand Rapids, MI

    Radio bible show

    $4,000
  47. The Gideon's InternationaNashville, TN

    Missionary work

    $4,000
  48. The Mail Box ClubValdosta, GA

    Bible correspondence education

    $4,000
  49. Capitol CommissionRaleigh, NC

    Bring christ to capitol community

    $3,000
  50. American Heart AssocDallas, TX

    Education of heart health

    $2,000
  51. Casa of the 16th JDCNew Iberia, LA

    Assist abused children

    $2,000
  52. Disable American VeteransCold Spring, KY

    Assist disable veterans

    $2,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Religion7 grants $204,00039% of the total
  2. Education3 grants $132,00025% of the total
  3. International aid1 grant $100,00019% of the total
  4. Human services4 grants $42,0008% of the total
  5. Public affairs2 grants $25,0005% of the total
  6. Housing and shelter1 grant $20,0004% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Louisiana13 grants $1,147,000
  2. North Carolina3 grants $133,000
  3. Oregon1 grant $100,000
  4. Georgia5 grants $80,000
  5. Mississippi2 grants $60,000
  6. Texas4 grants $51,000
  7. Virginia3 grants $51,000
  8. Indiana1 grant $40,000
  9. Oklahoma1 grant $40,000
  10. Alabama2 grants $35,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

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

  • Robert N WhitePRESIDENT Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Annette F WhiteSECRETARY Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Keith WhiteVICE-PRESIDE Hours 1.5Pay $0
  • R Marc WhiteVICE-PRESIDE Hours 0.5Pay $0

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