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Bentley Foundation is a private trust based in WEST CHESTER, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. It holds total assets of $13K. Annual income is reported at $20K. Total assets have grown from $7K in 2010 to $9K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania, Colorado and New York. According to available records, Bentley Foundation has made 76 grants totaling $143K, with a median grant of $500. Annual giving has grown from $4K in 2020 to $29K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $92K distributed across 36 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $33K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 31 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Pennsylvania, New York, Illinois, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$400
Average Grant
$534
Largest Grant
$2K
Based on 8 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.
Bentley Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 76 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, NY, IL.
Bentley Foundation has distributed a total of $143K across 76 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $33K.
Bentley Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. Exempt or Qualified Charitable Organizations.
Bentley Foundation is headquartered in WEST CHESTER, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Gm Bentley | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$29K
Total Assets
$9K
Fair Market Value
$9K
Net Worth
$9K
Grants Paid
$29K
Contributions
$35K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$229
Total Grants
76
Total Giving
$143K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
31
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant HouseGeneral Use | Philadelphia, PA | $200 | 2022 |
| The Freckled StrawberryGeneral Use | Paoli, PA | $15K | 2023 |
| Chester County Economic Development FoundationGeneral Use | Exton, PA | $4K | 2023 |
| Gaudenzia IncGeneral Use | Norristown, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Lifetime Wells InternationalGeneral Use | Aston, PA | $2K | 2023 |
| Help Hope LiveGeneral Use | Radnor, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| The Haverford SchoolScholarship | Haverford, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| Nurturing Minds IncScholarship | Valley Forge, PA | $750 | 2023 |
| Support Center For Child AdvocatesGeneral Use | Philadelphia, PA | $500 | 2023 |
| Surrey Services For SeniorGeneral Use | Devon, PA | $500 | 2023 |
| Daylesford AbbyGeneral Use | Paoli, PA | $400 | 2023 |
| Thorncroft Therapeutic Horseback RidingGeneral Use | Malvern, PA | $250 | 2023 |
| High Country Concervation AdvocatesGeneral Use | Crested Butte, CO | $250 | 2023 |
| Good Shepherd RehabilitationGeneral Use | Allentown, PA | $250 | 2023 |
| Malvern CenterGeneral Use | Frazer, PA | $200 | 2023 |
| Good Works IncGeneral Use | Coatesville, PA | $200 | 2023 |
| Vna And Hospice FoundationGeneral Use | Vero Beach, FL | $150 | 2023 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterGeneral Use | New York, NY | $100 | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior ProjectGeneral Use | New York, NY | N/A | 2023 |
| Smile TrainGeneral Use | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Lifeline PilotsGeneral Use | Peoria, IL | $500 | 2022 |
| St Jude Research HospitalGeneral Use | Radnor, PA | $500 | 2022 |
| Steps 4 HopeGeneral Use | Truckee, CA | $250 | 2022 |
| Wings Of SuccessGeneral Use | Exton, PA | $200 | 2022 |
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
LIGONIER, PA
PITTSBURGH, PA