BENTLEY UNIVERSITY
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Bentley University is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, which means that nonprofits interested in securing funding should seek warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, Bentley University distributed a total of $213.7K across nine grantees.
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Mission Statement
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Cause Areas
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Graduate and professional education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CARLETON COLLEGE
$259.3K
24%
MASSACHUSETTS CONFERENCE FOR WOMEN INC
$236.9K
22%

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$236.5K
22%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$25.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BENTLEY UNIVERSITY?
No. BENTLEY UNIVERSITY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BENTLEY UNIVERSITY give?
BENTLEY UNIVERSITY primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Oregon, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BENTLEY UNIVERSITY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BENTLEY UNIVERSITY fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BENTLEY UNIVERSITY make each year?
In 2024, BENTLEY UNIVERSITY awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $214 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BENTLEY UNIVERSITY fund recently?
In 2024, BENTLEY UNIVERSITY awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include CARLETON COLLEGE, MASSACHUSETTS CONFERENCE FOR WOMEN INC, and OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BENTLEY UNIVERSITY?
BENTLEY UNIVERSITY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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