Bethany Asplundh Family Foundation DBA Bendita Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bethany Asplundh Family Foundation DBA Bendita Foundation is a private foundation in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $140,400 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$140,400
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $214,800 the year before.
17% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $206,900 | 17 | $945,347 |
| 2024 | $214,800 | 19 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $140,400 | 14 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Bethany Asplundh Family Foundation DBA Bendita 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 Bethany Asplundh Family Foundation DBA Bendita Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 11 | $131,200 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,200 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camphill Special School Inc | Capital Campaign | $50,000 |
| Quintessence Theatre Company | Capital Campaign pledge | $45,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital | The Evelyn Asplundh Fellow at the David Farber ASPIRE Center for Suicide Prevention | $8,000 |
| Delaware Valley Friends School | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Arden Theatre Company | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Camphill Special School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Natural Lands Trust Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Quintessence Theatre Company | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Safebae Org | General & Unrestricted | $2,200 |
| Georges Malaika Foundation Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Cen | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Academy in Manayunk Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Citizen Advocacy of Chester County | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Bethany Asplundh
Questions people ask
Does Bethany Asplundh Family Foundation DBA Bendita Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bethany Asplundh Family Foundation DBA Bendita Foundation give?
$140,400 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Bethany Asplundh Family Foundation DBA Bendita Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bethany Asplundh (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does Bethany Asplundh Family Foundation DBA Bendita Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.