Robert H and Shirley E Bentzien Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert H and Shirley E Bentzien Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2025 it gave $3,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $2,000. 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$3,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$88,311
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $2,000 | 1 | $60,434 |
| 2024 | $2,000 | 1 | $82,712 |
| 2025 | $3,000 | 2 | $88,311 |
How to apply
Robert H and Shirley E Bentzien 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 Robert H and Shirley E Bentzien Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 2 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waukesha County Community Found | Educational purposes | $2,000 |
| Waukesha County Community Found | Educational purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Vicki Bentzien
- Wayne Yoshioka
- Don Bentzien
Questions people ask
Does Robert H and Shirley E Bentzien Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert H and Shirley E Bentzien Foundation give?
$3,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Robert H and Shirley E Bentzien Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Vicki Bentzien (President), Wayne Yoshioka (VP Secty Tre) and Don Bentzien (Assistant VP).
What does Robert H and Shirley E Bentzien Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.