Bent Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Bent Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $126,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$126,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2025 was up from $110,000 the year before.
90% 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 | $113,000 | 2 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $110,000 | 5 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $126,000 | 10 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Bent Family Foundation Inc 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 Bent Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $63,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $30,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $20,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $13,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy | Environmental charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| John G Shedd Aquarium | Educational charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Griffin Museum of Science & Industry | Educational charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Canadian Conservation | Environmental charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Raincoast Conservation Foundation | Environmental charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands Association | Enviromental charitable purpose | $8,000 |
| Greenwood Wildilfe Rehabilitation Center | Environmental charitable purpose | $6,000 |
| Cal-Wood Education Center | Educational charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Dharma's Garden | Educational charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Jarrow Montessori School Inc | Educational charitable purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Seth L Bent
- Winslow S Bent
- Walter W Bell
Questions people ask
Does Bent Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bent Family Foundation Inc give?
$126,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs Bent Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Seth L Bent (Director/President), Winslow S Bent (Director/Vice President) and Walter W Bell (Director/Treasurer/Secretary).
What does Bent Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.