The Bengier Foundation
Accepts applications
The Bengier Foundation is a private foundation in Redwood City, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $695,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$695,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$8.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $665,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $665,000 | 13 | $8.5 million |
| 2024 | $695,000 | 12 | $8.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gary F Bengier PO Box 590308, San Francisco, CA 94159-0308 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (650) 365-4646 |
| What to submit | Gary f. Bengier |
| Restrictions | Only for charitable purposes |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Bengier Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $645,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Exploratorium | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Global Citizen Year | Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Summer Search | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| The University Corporation San Francisco State | unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Santa Fe Institute | unrestricted | $50,000 |
| UCSF Medical Center Auxiliary | unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Global Glimpse | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Mercy High School Burlingame | unrestricted | $15,000 |
| SMART Program | unrestricted | $15,000 |
| AIM High | unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of San Francisco | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bay Scholars | unrestricted | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary F Bengier
- Cynthia S Bengier
- Brooke N Bengier
- David Lydon
- Blake Bengier
- Kelci Bengier
Questions people ask
Does The Bengier Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Bengier Foundation give?
$695,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs The Bengier Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gary F Bengier (Board Chairman), Cynthia S Bengier (President), Brooke N Bengier (Cfo) and David Lydon (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Bengier Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and education.