Benton Institute for Broadband & Society
Preselected recipients only
Benton Institute for Broadband & Society is a private foundation in Wilmette, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,500 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$10,500
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $7,711 the year before.
33% of its 2025 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 | $9,500 | 5 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $7,711 | 7 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $10,500 | 6 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Benton Institute for Broadband & Society 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $3,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Free Press | Public media | $5,000 |
| SHLB | Public media | $2,500 |
| Ucc Office of Communication | Public media | $1,500 |
| TRPC Inc | Public media | $500 |
| Public Knowledge | Public media | $500 |
| Georgetown University | Public media | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Adrianne Furniss
- Revati Prasad
- Kip Roderick
- Austin Hirsch
- Michael Smith
- Mignon Clyburn
- Elizabeth Daley
- David Dodson
- Joanne Hovis
- Jim Kohlenberger
- Denise Linn Riedl
- Juan Sepulveda
- Leon Wilson
Questions people ask
Does Benton Institute for Broadband & Society accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Benton Institute for Broadband & Society give?
$10,500 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Benton Institute for Broadband & Society?
Its 2025 filing lists Adrianne Furniss (Executive Director (Until 4/30/25)), Revati Prasad (Executive Director (From 5/1/25)), Kip Roderick (Secretary & Director of Operations) and Austin Hirsch (Chairman) among 13 officers and trustees.