Bender West Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bender West Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $855,780 in 69 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$855,780
- Number of grants69
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$20.9 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was up from $845,900 the year before.
41% of its 2024 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 | $845,900 | 51 | $19.4 million |
| 2024 | $855,780 | 69 | $20.9 million |
How to apply
Bender West 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 Bender West Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 59 | $717,280 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $35,000 |
| New York | 2 | $35,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $30,000 |
| California | 2 | $27,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $6,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Community Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Jewishcolorado | Safety and Security fund and JCRC | $50,000 |
| Jazz at Aspen-Snowmass | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Jewish Community Centers of Denver | JBU Birthday fund, Baby Cafe and JBU general funds | $33,000 |
| Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life | Roaming Buff Hillel | $30,000 |
| The Aspen Institute | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League of Bnai Brith - Mountain St | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Cobalt Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Colorado Academy | The CA Fund and Parent Association - designated for Faculty and Staff Appreciation | $25,000 |
| Florence Crittenton Services of Colorado | holiday gift card fund | $25,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | the Red Mountain Therapeutic Riding Center - Israel | $25,000 |
| Jewishcolorado | The Efshar Project - ElevatED | $25,000 |
| Warren Village Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Hurricane Relief | $25,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | To support Collar Scholars at University of Colorado (Boulder) and Colorado State University (Ft Collins) | $20,000 |
| Hearts & Horses Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Kabbalah Experience | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Minds Matter | Year End Campaign | $20,000 |
| United Way of North Carolina | Hurricane Relief Fund | $20,000 |
| Lotus Network Fka Intl | the Signature Experience | $18,000 |
| Cobalt Foundation | the Abortion Fund | $10,000 |
| Congregation Hebrew Educational Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hearts & Horses Inc | Veterans Program and Foster Care Program | $10,000 |
| Jeffco Prosperity Partners | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Colorado Inc | Altius Farms | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Colorado Inc | JFS Food Pantry | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Colorado Inc | Executive Fundraiser fund | $10,000 |
| Jewish Resource Center Chabad of Aspen | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Kol Halev | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Metro Caring | Food Pantry | $10,000 |
| Queens College Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ramah in the Rockies | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Smiling Goat Ranch Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| United Way of North Carolina | Hurricane Relief Fund | $10,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | the Greenberg Family Minds Matters Alumni Fund | $10,000 |
| We Dont Waste Inc | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Movember Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Arthritis Foundation Inc | Colorado Womens Event - "Fete des Etoiles." | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ben Beadle-Ryby
- Adriane Greenberg
- Daniel G Greenberg
- Eileen B Greenberg
- Joshua A Greenberg
- Rachael J Greenberg
- Richard S Greenberg
Questions people ask
Does Bender West Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bender West Foundation give?
$855,780 in tax year 2024, across 69 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Bender West Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ben Beadle-Ryby (Dir), Adriane Greenberg (Dir, VP), Daniel G Greenberg (Dir, Treas, VP) and Eileen B Greenberg (Dir, Pres) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Bender West Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and community development.