The Bennett Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Bennett Foundation is a private foundation in Pacific Palisades, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $95,358 and the largest $265,880. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.5 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$95,358
- Largest grant$265,880
- Assets$30.3 million
- New grantees79%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
79% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 13 | $24.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 13 | $28.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 14 | $30.3 million |
How to apply
The Bennett Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Bennett Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York. It also paid $286,073 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $1.1 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $160,641 |
| California | 1 | $1,299 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grange Park Opera | Funding for access lift to Treetop Studio | $265,880 |
| American Associates of the Old Vic Theatre Inc | General operating support | $248,940 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL GALLERY lONDON | General operating support | $203,175 |
| KING BAUDOUIN Foundation US inc | General operating support | $200,655 |
| Sir John Soane's Museum Foundation | General operating support | $189,630 |
| International Friends of the Natural History | General operating support | $160,641 |
| THE Wallace Collection in America INC | General operating support | $156,733 |
| THE Royal Oak Foundation Inc | General operating support | $33,982 |
| Glyndebourne America Inc | General operating support | $24,896 |
| Buxton Arts Festival | Support opera seasons 2025 and 2026 | $20,193 |
| Cambridge in America | General operating support | $17,300 |
| International Friends of THE London Library Inc | General operating support | $5,694 |
| World Monuments Fund Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Edward Charles Foundation | General operating support | $1,299 |
Officers and trustees
- William H Borthwick
- David B Borthwick
- Molly Lowell Borthwick
Questions people ask
Does The Bennett Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Bennett Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $95,358.
Who runs The Bennett Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William H Borthwick (Trustee), David B Borthwick (Trustee) and Molly Lowell Borthwick (Trustee).
What does The Bennett Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and international.