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Bent Family Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in LAKE GENEVA, WI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Walter W Bell. It holds total assets of $1.8M. Annual income is reported at $438K. Total assets have grown from $1.4M in 2011 to $1.7M 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 2015 to 2023. According to available records, Bent Family Foundation Inc. has made 6 grants totaling $571K, with a median grant of $102K. The foundation has distributed between $102K and $254K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $254K distributed across 2 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $13K to $127K, with an average award of $95K. The foundation has supported 3 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Illinois and Connecticut and Wisconsin. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
Bent Family Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 6 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, CT, WI.
Bent Family Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $571K across 6 grants. The median grant size is $102K, with an average of $95K. Individual grants have ranged from $13K to $127K.
Bent Family Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Bent Family Foundation Inc. is headquartered in LAKE GENEVA, WI. While based in WI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen P Bent | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Walter W Bell | TREASURER/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Winslow S Bent | DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Seth L Bent | DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$131K
Total Assets
$1.7M
Fair Market Value
$2.4M
Net Worth
$1.7M
Grants Paid
$113K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$62K
Distribution Amount
$110K
Total: $587K
Total Grants
6
Total Giving
$571K
Average Grant
$95K
Median Grant
$102K
Unique Recipients
3
Most Common Grant
$102K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Zoological SocietyANNUAL GIVING AND SPECIAL PROJECTS | Brookfield, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| International Crane FoundationCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Baraboo, WI | $13K | 2023 |
| The Frederick Gunn SchoolCAMPAIGN FOR THE FREDERICK GUNN SCHOOL AND 1850 FUND | Washington, CT | $127K | 2022 |
MILWAUKEE, WI
WAUKESHA, WI
MILWAUKEE, WI