Bentley Holden Fund
Preselected recipients only
Bentley Holden Fund is a private foundation in Roxbury, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $124,303 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $3,100 and the largest $8,500. 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$124,303
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$3,100
- Largest grant$8,500
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $119,103 the year before.
11% 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 | $117,703 | 36 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $119,103 | 38 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $124,303 | 38 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Bentley Holden 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 Holden Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $50,000 |
| California | 4 | $13,900 |
| Illinois | 2 | $7,096 |
| Idaho | 2 | $6,700 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $6,500 |
| Arizona | 2 | $6,203 |
| Vermont | 2 | $5,600 |
| Oregon | 2 | $5,204 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,200 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $4,200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Greene Humane So | General support | $8,500 |
| Success Academy Charter Schools | General support | $7,600 |
| Holyoke CC Music Dept | General support | $5,200 |
| Occidental College | General support | $5,100 |
| Univ of Chicago | General support | $5,100 |
| KIPP Foundationelizabeth Tijerina | General support | $4,400 |
| Wikemedia Foundation Inc | General support | $4,400 |
| Palouse Prairie Charter School | General support | $4,300 |
| Friends of Multnomah County Library | General support | $4,200 |
| Stand Up for Youth Tuscon | General support | $4,200 |
| SWC New Earth Institute | General support | $4,200 |
| Marist College | General support | $4,100 |
| Cary Institute of Ecosystem | General support | $3,300 |
| Spectrum Youth Cent VT | General support | $3,300 |
| Childrens Home of Poughkeepsie | General support | $3,200 |
| Outside in Youth of PDX | General support | $3,200 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General support | $3,100 |
| Colgate University | General support | $3,100 |
| Dutchess Land Conservation | General support | $3,100 |
| Dutchess Outreach | General support | $3,100 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | General support | $3,100 |
| Clinton CC Library | General support | $2,400 |
| Camphill Ghent Inc | General support | $2,300 |
| Charlotte Library | General support | $2,300 |
| Bats Conservation Intl | General support | $2,200 |
| Mark Projectkirkside | General support | $2,200 |
| Pachamama Alliancelidnsay Dyson | General support | $2,200 |
| Pollinator Partnership | General support | $2,200 |
| Archives Partnership Trust | General support | $2,100 |
| Bard College | General support | $2,100 |
| Fenimore Art Museumcorrine Armstrong | General support | $2,100 |
| Gwu Law School Deans FD | General support | $2,100 |
| Int'l Rescue Committee | General support | $2,100 |
| Reed College | General support | $2,004 |
| Northern Arizona Univ Forestry | General support | $2,003 |
| Univ of Chicago Mens Soccer | General support | $1,996 |
| Aldo Leopold Society Cary Institut | General support | $1,100 |
| Poughkeepsie Public Library | Generals support | $1,100 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol Adams
- Jon Adams
- Daniel Adams
- Jesse Holden Cafiero
Questions people ask
Does Bentley Holden Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bentley Holden Fund give?
$124,303 in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $3,100.
Who runs Bentley Holden Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Carol Adams (Director), Jon Adams (Director), Daniel Adams (Director) and Jesse Holden Cafiero (Director).
What does Bentley Holden Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and environment and conservation.