Alvin M Bentley Foundation
Accepts applications
Alvin M Bentley Foundation is a private foundation in Owosso, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $158,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $130,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$158,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$130,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was down from $162,500 the year before.
13% 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 | $157,500 | 7 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $162,500 | 7 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $158,500 | 8 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ann M Bentley PO Box 1516, Owosso, MI 48867 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (989) 897-2374 |
| What to submit | Letter request |
| Deadlines | March 1 |
What Alvin M Bentley Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 8 | $158,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Scholarships | $130,000 |
| Memorial Healthcare | General support of program | $25,000 |
| Devries Nature Conservatory | Memorial gift | $1,000 |
| Bentley Historical Library | General support of program | $500 |
| Shiawassee Goodfellows | General support of program | $500 |
| Respite Volunteers of Shi | General support of organization | $500 |
| American Red Cross | General support of organization | $500 |
| Shiawassee Historical Society | Endowment payment to bentley/curwood | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Meg Goebel
- Ann Marie Bentley
- Marianne B Manderfield
- Paul Brown Jr
- Jamie Jorgensen
- Jordan Bentley
- Paul Brown
- Alvin M Bentley IV
Questions people ask
Does Alvin M Bentley Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 1.
How much does Alvin M Bentley Foundation give?
$158,500 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Alvin M Bentley Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Meg Goebel (President), Ann Marie Bentley (Vice Pres/Tr), Marianne B Manderfield (Secretary) and Paul Brown Jr (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Alvin M Bentley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.