THE BENDER FAMILY FOUNDATION
Albany, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
16-1526228
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
Albany, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
16-1526228
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
AI Summary
The Bender Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing support exclusively through invitations rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $252.9K across 105 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MOHAWK HUDSON LAND CONSERVANCY
$127K
5%
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE GREATER CAPITAL REGION INC
$120.8K
4%
ALBANY INSTITUTE OF HISTORY AND ART
$116K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
34
Median 1st year grant
$8K
Median 2nd year grant
$9.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE BENDER FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE BENDER FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE BENDER FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE BENDER FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Massachusetts, and Mississippi. 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 THE BENDER FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE BENDER FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE BENDER FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE BENDER FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $253 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE BENDER FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE BENDER FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include MOHAWK HUDSON LAND CONSERVANCY, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE GREATER CAPITAL REGION INC, and ALBANY INSTITUTE OF HISTORY AND ART. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE BENDER FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE BENDER FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.