Benton-Yang Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Benton-Yang Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $240,210 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $14,000 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$240,210
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$14,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $217,500 the year before.
33% 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 | $223,000 | 9 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $217,500 | 11 | $4.5 million |
| 2025 | $240,210 | 14 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
Benton-Yang 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 Benton-Yang Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | $73,000 |
| Washington | 5 | $71,000 |
| New York | 3 | $56,210 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National LGBTQ Task Force | Lgbtq rights | $50,000 |
| Individual | Public health | $35,000 |
| Individual | Animal welfare | $30,000 |
| Alliance for Gun Responsibility Fdn | Gun safety | $25,000 |
| Bushlife Conservancy | Animal welfare | $20,000 |
| Individual | Philanthropy | $20,000 |
| Aclu-Wa Foundation | Education and litigation for constitutional rights | $18,000 |
| NW Immigrant Rights Project | Immigrants rights | $10,000 |
| Lawyers Defending American Democrac | Defending democrary | $10,000 |
| Basic Rights Education Fund | Education | $10,000 |
| NY Metropolitan Museum of Art | Funding the arts | $3,210 |
| Individual | Gun safety | $3,000 |
| Hopelink | Homelessness | $3,000 |
| Individual | Hunger prevention | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sandy Yang
- Linda Goepple-Parrish
- Rebecca Benton
Questions people ask
Does Benton-Yang Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Benton-Yang Foundation give?
$240,210 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $14,000.
Who runs Benton-Yang Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sandy Yang (Board Member), Linda Goepple-Parrish (Board Member) and Rebecca Benton (Board Chair).
What does Benton-Yang Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals and education.