Theodore C and Katherine P Bentley Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Theodore C and Katherine P Bentley Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $197,811 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $76,850. 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$197,811
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$76,850
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was down from $323,000 the year before.
20% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $323,000 | 7 | $6.2 million |
| 2024 | $197,811 | 6 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
Theodore C and Katherine P Bentley 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 Theodore C and Katherine P Bentley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 2 | $101,850 |
| Washington | 4 | $95,961 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Northwest | Building Big Bridges Gala Matching Challenge | $76,850 |
| Friends of the Clark County Fair | Junior Livestock Auction | $48,961 |
| Minds Matter | Matching grant challenge | $25,000 |
| Youth Efforts Against Hunger - Yeah | YEAH's matching fund for its Annual Fundraiser | $20,000 |
| Youth Efforts Against Hunger - Yeah | Annual Fundraiser | $20,000 |
| Blackpearl Friesians | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Katherine P Bentley
- Theodore C Bentley
- Megan M Bentley Cameron
- Eric Cameron
- Amanda L Nelson
- Max Nelson
Questions people ask
Does Theodore C and Katherine P Bentley Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Theodore C and Katherine P Bentley Foundation give?
$197,811 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs Theodore C and Katherine P Bentley Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Katherine P Bentley (Dir, VP), Theodore C Bentley (Pres, Dir), Megan M Bentley Cameron (Dir, Treas) and Eric Cameron (Dir) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Theodore C and Katherine P Bentley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and food and hunger.