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Behnke Foundation is a private trust based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1958. The principal officer is Michelle Mcbride. It holds total assets of $2M. Annual income is reported at $770K. Total assets have grown from $1.9M in 2011 to $2.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Washington. According to available records, Behnke Foundation has made 38 grants totaling $414K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has decreased from $184K in 2021 to $116K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $160K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 20 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, New York, California, which account for 92% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Behnke Foundation reported 38 individual grants totaling $413,944 between 2021 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $1,500. Half of those grants fell between $1,000 and $3,750. Its largest single grant in the record was $160,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $147,132 in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in WA, which received 31 of the 38 grants on record (82 percent). In total the foundation's grantees span 5 states. Of its 20 distinct grantees, 60 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Cornish College Of The Arts ($339,773), Wellspring Family Services ($17,921) and Seattle Children's Hospital ($14,000).
Computed from 38 individual grant records (2021–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 5 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$15K
Largest Grant
$150K
Based on 11 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Behnke Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 38 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, NY, CA.
Behnke Foundation has distributed a total of $414K across 38 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $160K.
Behnke Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. See grant guidelines.
Behnke Foundation is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Behnke | CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Renee Behnke | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Merrill Behnke | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marisa Behnke | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$147K
Total Assets
$2.3M
Fair Market Value
$3M
Net Worth
$2.3M
Grants Paid
$116K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$155K
Distribution Amount
$140K
Total: $2M
Total Grants
38
Total Giving
$414K
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
20
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher GroundHEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | Ketchum, ID | $500 | 2022 |
| Cornish College Of The ArtsARTS AND CULTURE | Seattle, WA | $90K | 2023 |
| Wellspring Family ServicesHEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $6K | 2023 |
| Seattle Children'S HospitalHEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Overlake Medical CenterHEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | Bellevue, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Skidmore CollegeEDUCATION | Saratoga Springs, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research CenterHEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Fifth Avenue TheaterARTS AND CULTURE | Seattle, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Feral Cat SanctuaryANIMAL RESCUE | Lynnwood, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| The Lisa Mcgraw Figure Skating FoundationARTS AND CULTURE | Pennington, NJ | $1K | 2023 |
| Pacific Northwest BalletARTS AND CULTURE | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Seattle Theater GroupARTS AND CULTURE | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| The Community LibraryHEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | Ketchum, ID | $1K | 2023 |
| Kindering CenterEDUCATION | Bellevue, WA | $500 | 2023 |
| Woodland Park ZooARTS AND CULTURE | Seattle, WA | $500 | 2023 |
| University Of San DiegoEDUCATION | San Diego, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Feral CareANIMAL CARE | Bothell, WA | $2K | 2022 |
| Woodland Park Zoological SocietyARTS AND CULTURE | Seattle, WA | $500 | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Western WashingtonHEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $250 | 2022 |
| Overlake Hospital Medical CenterHEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | Bellevue, WA | $2K | 2021 |