Bender Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Bender Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.2 million in 84 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$6.2 million
- Number of grants84
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$157 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was down from $6.4 million the year before.
23% 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 | $6.4 million | 75 | $151 million |
| 2024 | $6.2 million | 84 | $157 million |
How to apply
Bender Foundation Inc 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 Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 42 | $2.7 million |
| District of Columbia | 27 | $2.0 million |
| Ohio | 2 | $500,000 |
| Virginia | 6 | $437,339 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $250,000 |
| New York | 2 | $61,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $40,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bender JCC of Greater Washington | General operating support | $300,000 |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Medstar wash. Hospital center heart hospital 10 of 10 | $250,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Dc education initiatives 2 of 3 | $250,000 |
| Capital Jewish Museum | Second floor lobby | $250,000 |
| Ashley Addiction Treatment | Recovery coaching service 2 of 3 | $250,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Fund | Contribution to bender foundation daf | $250,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable | Julie b silver fdn family fund | $250,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable | Nanette & david s. Bender fund | $250,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial | Beyond our walls fund 3 of 5 | $200,000 |
| Jewish Women International | Young women's impact network | $150,000 |
| American Heart Association | Heart ball 5 of 10 | $150,000 |
| Bender JCC of Greater Washington | Bender-dosik parenting center | $150,000 |
| Grassroots Health | General operating support | $110,000 |
| Reach Education Inc | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Future Link | General operating support 2 of 3 | $100,000 |
| Athletes for Hope | General operating support 2 of 3 | $100,000 |
| Mary's Center | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Torture Abolition and Survivors Supp | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Identity Inc | General operating support | $100,000 |
| College Tracks | General operating support 2 of 3 | $100,000 |
| Viva School (Citydance) | Life without limits campaign | $100,000 |
| Viva School (Citydance) | Dream school of dance 1 of 4 | $100,000 |
| Family Services Inc | Moco reconnect | $100,000 |
| Jewish Social Service Agency | Mind craft project | $100,000 |
| American Heart Association | 2024 heart walk bre match | $84,839 |
| Suburban Hospital Foundation | Addiction treatment center transition recovery guide | $83,333 |
| Montgomery County | Community engagement & strategic | $75,000 |
| Homeless Children's Playtime Project | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Center for Adoption Support and Education | Nti training adaptation for school based mental health professionals | $75,000 |
| Collegiate Directions Inc | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Imagination Stage | Learning through theatre | $75,000 |
| Peace of Mind | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Avodah | General operating support | $65,000 |
| American Heart Association | Health/mental wellbeing students 2 of 6 | $62,500 |
| All for Recovery | General operations support to provide grants to those suffering from addiction | $60,000 |
| Hope and A Home | Grace dickerson higher education programs | $60,000 |
| Tree of Hope Association | Peer recovery program | $60,000 |
| Potomac Community Resources | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Everymind | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Jewish Women International | Women to watch event & conference | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David S Bender
- Barbara A Bender
- Jason Belinkie
- Jena Riley
- Julie Bender Silver
- David Silver
- Nikki Bender Cole
- Nanette Bender
- Jake Bender
Questions people ask
Does Bender Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bender Foundation Inc give?
$6.2 million in tax year 2024, across 84 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Bender Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists David S Bender (Vp/Treasurer/Secretary), Barbara A Bender (Vice President), Jason Belinkie (Director) and Jena Riley (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Bender Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.