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Bennett Foundation is a private trust based in PACIFIC PLSDS, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Wm Harold Borthwick. It holds total assets of $10.1M. Annual income is reported at $811K. Total assets have grown from $881K in 2011 to $10.8M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Support smaller local organizations in Greater Boston (helping teens and young adults get re-connected to a supportive community and become independent adults) and Greater Philadelphia (improving access to basic human rights and services including education, healthcare, and housing). According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Greater Boston, New England, Greater Philadelphia. According to available records, Bennett Foundation has made 62 grants totaling $2.2M, with a median grant of $13K. Annual giving has grown from $28K in 2020 to $1M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.1M distributed across 40 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $241K, with an average award of $36K. The foundation has supported 36 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New York and Hawaii. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Unrestricted funding for overall organizational expenses
Designated funding with defined goals and measurable outcomes
Infrastructure improvement with specific timelines and measurable results
Support smaller local organizations in Greater Boston (helping teens and young adults get re-connected to a supportive community and become independent adults) and Greater Philadelphia (improving access to basic human rights and services including education, healthcare, and housing). Based on available records, the foundation has funded 62 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, HI.
Bennett Foundation has distributed a total of $2.2M across 62 grants. The median grant size is $13K, with an average of $36K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $241K.
Bennett Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. The application deadline is May and November. Will not fund: Non-501(c)(3) organizations or individuals; Educational institution operating funds/endowments; Religious organizations for religious purposes; Government agencies; Political advocacy groups; National organizations (except locally-developed programs); Budget deficits, debt reduction, or fundraising events; Scholarships. No funding to organizations that discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual preference, or ability.
Bennett Foundation is headquartered in PACIFIC PLSDS, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molly Lowell Borthwick | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William H Borthwick | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David B Borthwick | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1M
Total Assets
$10.8M
Fair Market Value
$24.7M
Net Worth
$10.8M
Grants Paid
$1M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$5K
Distribution Amount
$1.2M
Total: $7.2M
Total Grants
62
Total Giving
$2.2M
Average Grant
$36K
Median Grant
$13K
Unique Recipients
36
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Vic Theatre TrustCAPITAL DONATION TO THE OLD VIC BACKSTAGE BUILDING | London | $241K | 2023 |
| St James'S Church PiccadillyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | London | $207K | 2023 |
| The National Portrait GalleryGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | London | $197K | 2023 |
| King Baudouin Foundation Us IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $191K | 2023 |
| The Royal SocietyTO SUPPORT THE SCIENCE AND LAW PROGRAMME | London | $60K | 2023 |
| The National TrustSculpture Cataloguing for the National Trust | Swindon | $33K | 2023 |
| The Wallace CollectionFUND THE CONSERVATION AND NEW PHOTOGRAPHY OF THE WALLACE COLLECTION | London | $30K | 2023 |
| GlyndevourneNEW GENERATION PROGRAMME | East Sussex | $24K | 2023 |
| Selwyn CollegeTU SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP | Cambridge | $19K | 2023 |
| Victoria And Albert Museum Americas FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $6K | 2023 |
| The London LibraryFOUNDERS CIRCLE PATRON | London | $5K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of The National Gallery LondonGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Royal Opera House Covent Garden FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | London | $3K | 2023 |
| Old Vic TheatreCHARITABLE | London | $229K | 2022 |
| St Bartholomews HeritageCHARITABLE | West Smithfield London | $61K | 2022 |
| St James'S PiccadillyCHARITABLE | London | $36K | 2022 |
| Ashmolean MuseumCHARITABLE | Oxford | $34K | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Tel Aviv UniversityCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $30K | 2022 |
| Sir John Soane'S MuseumCHARITABLE | London | $16K | 2022 |
| The Royal Horticultural SocietyCHARITABLE | London | $15K | 2022 |
| 240 ProjectCHARITABLE | London | $14K | 2022 |
| Kids KabinCHARITABLE | Newcastle Upon Tyne | $5K | 2022 |
| Go DharmicCHARITABLE | London | $5K | 2022 |
| Givat Haviva Educational Foundation For GhisCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| The American Friends Of The Almeida Theatre IncCHARITABLE | Harrison, NY | $4K | 2022 |
| Royal Academy AmericaCHARITABLE | London | $4K | 2022 |
| Americans For Oxford IncCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $4K | 2022 |
| Virtual DoctorsCHARITABLE | Falmer Brighton | $2K | 2022 |
| National Theatre American AssociateCHARITABLE | Upper Ground | $2K | 2022 |
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