Bentley Fund
Preselected recipients only
Bentley Fund is a private foundation in Roxbury, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $72,952 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $1,200 and the largest $6,500. 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$72,952
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$1,200
- Largest grant$6,500
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $67,652 the year before.
50% 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 | $63,852 | 37 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $67,652 | 40 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $72,952 | 42 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Bentley Fund 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 Bentley Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $29,389 |
| Vermont | 5 | $8,208 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $7,427 |
| California | 3 | $5,526 |
| Ohio | 2 | $4,296 |
| Nebraska | 3 | $4,220 |
| Oregon | 2 | $3,204 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $3,200 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $2,159 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,068 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Greene Humane Society | General support | $6,500 |
| Cobleskill Agric Scholar | General support | $4,300 |
| No Farm VT | General support | $3,300 |
| Oberlin Conservatory | General support | $3,200 |
| Indian Mountain School | General support | $2,400 |
| Millbrook School | General support | $2,400 |
| Occidental College | General support | $2,261 |
| DCC Musiclink | General support | $2,200 |
| Pear Youth Mentoring | General support | $2,200 |
| Promise World Wide | General support | $2,200 |
| Roxbury Public Library | General support | $2,200 |
| Teatown Lake Reserve | General support | $2,200 |
| Columbia High School | General support | $2,100 |
| DCC Foundation Aer | General support | $2,100 |
| George Washington Law School | General support | $2,068 |
| Last Post Animal Sanctuary | General support | $2,020 |
| Suffield Academy | General support | $2,001 |
| Open Doors English | General support | $1,400 |
| Merrymac Farm Sanctuary | General support | $1,300 |
| Outright Youth VT | General support | $1,300 |
| Shelburne Farm | General support | $1,300 |
| Maplewood Foundation | General support | $1,100 |
| Alfred University | General support | $1,099 |
| University of Chicago | General support | $1,098 |
| Antioch College | General support | $1,096 |
| Holderness School | General support | $1,095 |
| Marist Psychology Department | General support | $1,095 |
| Clark University | General support | $1,092 |
| Cal State - Jean B Poetry | General support | $1,065 |
| Carnegie Mellon | General support | $1,065 |
| Colgate University | General support | $1,065 |
| Colby Sawyer | General support | $1,064 |
| Little Falls YMCA | General support | $1,030 |
| Afs International | General support | $1,020 |
| Bennington College | General support | $1,008 |
| Connecticut College | General support | $1,006 |
| Reed College | General support | $1,004 |
| Evergreen Cemetery | General support | $1,000 |
| New Pine Plains Herald | General support | $1,000 |
| Pine Plains Fire Dept | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol Adams
- Jon Adams
- Daniel Adams
- Jesse Holden Cafiero
Questions people ask
Does Bentley Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bentley Fund give?
$72,952 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $1,200.
Who runs Bentley Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Carol Adams (Director), Jon Adams (Director), Daniel Adams (Director) and Jesse Holden Cafiero (Director).
What does Bentley Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, animals and youth programs.