Susie and Scott Bender Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Susie and Scott Bender Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $500,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $500,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$500,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$500,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $182,096 the year before.
100% of its 2025 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 | $250,000 | 3 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $182,096 | 2 | $5.8 million |
| 2025 | $500,000 | 1 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
Susie and Scott Bender Family 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 Susie and Scott Bender Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | $500,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Unrestricted general | $500,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott J Bender
- Susie L Bender
- Steven G Bender
Questions people ask
Does Susie and Scott Bender Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Susie and Scott Bender Family Foundation give?
$500,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $500,000.
Who runs Susie and Scott Bender Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Scott J Bender (Pres/ Chair), Susie L Bender (V. Pres/Director) and Steven G Bender (V. Pres/Director).
What does Susie and Scott Bender Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.