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Also known as: C/O WILLIAM BENTER
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Benter Foundation is a private corporation based in PITTSBURGH, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is William F Benter. It holds total assets of $186K. Annual income is reported at $3.5M. Total assets have grown from $47K in 2011 to $145K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 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 Pennsylvania. According to available records, Benter Foundation has made 213 grants totaling $20M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $4.2M in 2020 to $11.6M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $3.2M, with an average award of $94K. The foundation has supported 74 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Virginia, Pennsylvania, Michigan, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$28K
Average Grant
$68K
Largest Grant
$1.2M
Based on 62 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.
Benter Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 213 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, PA, MI.
Benter Foundation has distributed a total of $20M across 213 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $94K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $3.2M.
Benter Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Benter Foundation is headquartered in PITTSBURGH, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Pyle | TREASURER & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bruce Benter | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William F Benter | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2.5M
Total Assets
$145K
Fair Market Value
$145K
Net Worth
$145K
Grants Paid
$2.1M
Contributions
$2.5M
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$5K
Total Grants
213
Total Giving
$20M
Average Grant
$94K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
74
Most Common Grant
$75K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idsa Education And Research FoundationSUPPORT FOR RESEARCH PROPOSALS INVESTIGATING THE POSSIBLE LINKAGES BETWEEN INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | Arlington, VA | $3.2M | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan RegentsTHREE-YEAR GRANT TO SUPPORT RESEARCH INTO OPIOID PRESCRIBING PRACTICES IN DENTISTRY AND POLICY INTERVENTIONS IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN - 3RD OF 3 PAYMENTS APPROVED IN 2020 | Ann Arbor, MI | $333K | 2022 |
| Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership IncSUPPORT OF THE SIXTH STREET BRANDING AND MARKETING CAMPAIGN | Pittsburgh, PA | $250K | 2022 |
| The Pittsburgh Promise FoundationA TWO YEAR GRANT TOTALING $300,000 - TO SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS AND GENERAL OPERATIONS; 1ST OF 2 PAYMENTS MADE | Pittsburgh, PA | $150K | 2022 |
| Point Park UniversitySUPPORT OF DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH MEDIA HUB | Pittsburgh, PA | $122K | 2022 |
| Duke University School Of MedicineSUPPORT OF SYMPOSIUM AND NOVEL RESEARCH GRANTS ON ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | Durham, NC | $110K | 2022 |
| Pittsburgh Opera IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Pittsburgh, PA | $100K | 2022 |
| Quantum Theatre IncTHE SECOND PAYMENT OF A TWO YEAR GRANT TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS, THE LEGACY ARTS FUND AND IDASPE | Pittsburgh, PA | $80K | 2022 |
| Grow PittsburghBENTER RE-EMERGENCE FUND GRANT TO SUPPORT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDRAISING STRATEGIES | Pittsburgh, PA | $75K | 2022 |
| City Of Asylum PittsburghBENTER RE-EMERGENCE FUND GRANT FOR NEXT GENERATION MARKETING AND ADVANCEMENT GOALS | Pittsburgh, PA | $75K | 2022 |
| Pittsburgh Trust For Cultural Resources Dba Pittsburgh Cultural TrustA 5 YEAR GRANT, PAYABLE AS $75,000 PER YEAR FOR THE CABARET SERIES AS PART OF A COMPREHENSIVE CAMPAIGN | Pittsburgh, PA | $75K | 2022 |
| New Hazlett Center For The Performing Arts Dba New Hazlett TheaterBENTER RE-EMERGENCE FUND GRANT FOR RESIDENT COMPANY COORDINATOR AND BUSINESS MODEL PILOT | Pittsburgh, PA | $75K | 2022 |
| Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre IncSUPPORT OF SLEEPING BEAUTY | Pittsburgh, PA | $75K | 2022 |
| Program To Aid Citizen Enterprise Inc Dba PaceBENTER RE-EMERGENCE FUND GRANT TO SUPPORT A CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER POSITION AND FUNDRAISING STRATEGIES | Pittsburgh, PA | $75K | 2022 |
| Pittsburgh Glass Center IncBENTER RE-EMERGENCE FUND GRANT FOR RETAIL MANAGER POSITION | Pittsburgh, PA | $75K | 2022 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Inc Dba Pittsburgh Symphony OrchestraGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Pittsburgh, PA | $75K | 2022 |
| City Theatre Company Inc Dba City TheatreBENTER RE-EMERGENCE FUND GRANT FOR A REVENUE PROJECTS MANAGER AND PRODUCTION STAFF ROLE | Pittsburgh, PA | $75K | 2022 |
| Chatham Baroque IncBENTER RE-EMERGENCE FUND GRANT FOR ADDED LEADERSHIP CAPACITY | Pittsburgh, PA | $75K | 2022 |
| Bike Pittsburgh IncBENTER RE-EMERGENCE FUND GRANT TO SUPPORT CONSULTING FOR SPONSORSHIPS AND INDIVIDUAL GIVING | Pittsburgh, PA | $75K | 2022 |
| World Affairs Council Of PittsburghTO SUPPORT PUBLIC PROGRAMMING | Pittsburgh, PA | $50K | 2022 |
| Second Avenue Commons IncTO SUPPORT FOOD PROGRAM | Pittsburgh, PA | $50K | 2022 |
| City Of PittsburghSUPPORT OF THE CITY'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY INITIATIVE - 5TH OF 5 PAYMENTS, APPROVED IN 2018 | Pittsburgh, PA | $50K | 2022 |
| Pittsburgh Parks ConservancySUPPORT OF MELLON SQUARE PROGRAMMING | Pittsburgh, PA | $30K | 2022 |
| Lenfest Institute For Journalismdba Special Assets Fund For Spotlight PaSUPPORT OF SPOTLIGHT PA MATCHING CAMPAIGNS | Philadelphia, PA | $25K | 2022 |
| Pittsburgh Public TheaterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Pittsburgh, PA | $25K | 2022 |
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
LIGONIER, PA
PITTSBURGH, PA