ABOUT
Beneficence was founded by Mike O’Neill in 2022 to offer deeply personalized, senior-level counsel to those navigating philanthropy’s most meaningful decisions. With over 30 years of experience leading advancement teams and advising institutional and individual philanthropists, Mike brings the perspective of someone who’s worked on both sides of the table.
A Trusted Partner at Pivotal Moments
We prioritize trust over templates and clarity over complexity—because meaningful outcomes start with honest relationships and shared purpose.
It’s how we’ve earned our place as a trusted partner in philanthropy.
Our Ethos
Beneficence operates as a boutique firm, drawing on a handpicked circle of senior partners and collaborators who bring deep expertise and values aligned with our own.
Our Network
Colleges, universities, and independent schools
Nonprofits at a moment of growth or change
Families and individuals seeking philanthropic clarity, stewardship, and lasting impact in their giving
Who We Serve
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• AIM Academy / AIM Institute for Learning and Research (Conshohocken, PA)
• BLOCS - Business Leaders Organized for Catholic Schools (King of Prussia, PA)
• Cobbs Creek Foundation (Upper Darby, PA)
• DeSanto Center for the Deaf (Zambia, southeastern Africa)
• Devon Preparatory School (Devon, PA)
• Eduscape (Montvale, NJ)
• Fordham University
• For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation (Plymouth Meeting, PA)
• Founding Forward (of The Union League of Philadelphia)
• Holy Family University (Philadelphia, PA)
• Kingbird Investment Management / Ferre Rangel family office (San Juan, PR)
• La Salle Academy (Philadelphia, PA)
• La Salle University (Philadelphia, PA)
• Loyola University Chicago (Chicago, IL)
• Revolution School (Philadelphia, PA)
• St. Charles Borromeo Seminary (of the Philadelphia Archdiocese)
• St. John’s University (Queens, NY)
• Temple University (Philadelphia, PA)
• Wayne Arts Center (Wayne, PA)