Charles Benenson

Charles B. Benenson (30 January 1913 – 22 February 2004) was an American real estate broker.

Benenson Realty Co. was founded by his father Benjamin Benenson in 1905 and grew into an industry leader under his guidance, until his death in 1938.

The younger Benenson began his career in 1933, during the depths of the Great Depression. He ran the company until his death in 2004.

Benenson was a philanthropist and political donor. His efforts and views landed him on the master list of Nixon political opponents. He was also a major collector of African art, and upon his death left much of his collection to the Yale University Art Gallery.