Bently Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bently Foundation is a private foundation in Minden, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $57,500 and the largest $250,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$57,500
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$39.4 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $200,640 the year before.
100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $200,640 | 5 | $35.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 8 | $39.4 million |
How to apply
Bently 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Bently Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Washington. It also paid $155,916 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | $250,000 |
| California | 3 | $165,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Life Foundation | Conserving wildlife and preserving land | $250,000 |
| Scottish Ballet | Creating a new ballet on mary, queen of scots | $155,916 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Moon bear project and protecting endangered elephants in vietnam | $100,000 |
| Golden State Bonsai | Security enhancement project | $65,000 |
| Classical Tahoe | Ongoing programming | $50,000 |
| Amazon Watch | End amazon crude | $50,000 |
| Unite the Parks | General program support | $50,000 |
| American Rivers | California headwaters support | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicholas Hinkell
- Camille Bently
- Christopher Bently
- Jeffrey Jarboe
- Karen Craig
- Yvette Marie Conde
- Loretta Clarke
- Joe Silvestri
- Jennifer Raiser
- Andrew Johnstone
Questions people ask
Does Bently Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bently Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $57,500.
Who runs Bently Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nicholas Hinkell (Assistant Director), Camille Bently (Executive Director), Christopher Bently (President) and Jeffrey Jarboe (Treasurer) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Bently Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.