AI Summary
The Bentley Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that paid $210K across 7 grantees in filing year 2025 and supports Foundations. It is open for unsolicited proposals; prospective applicants should review the How to Apply section of the current profile page to assess fit.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ADAPTIVE PERFORMANCE CENTER
Billings, MT
$232.5K
30%
YELLOWSTONE VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER
Billings, MT
$125.9K
16%
CHILD BRIDGE INC
Bigfork, MT
$75K
10%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 17 grantees
- 3 board & team members
- 9 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Bentley Foundation?
Yes. The Bentley Foundation accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does The Bentley Foundation give?
The Bentley Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Montana. 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 Bentley Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Bentley Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Bentley Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Bentley Foundation awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $120 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Bentley Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Bentley Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include ADAPTIVE PERFORMANCE CENTER, YELLOWSTONE VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER, and CHILD BRIDGE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Bentley Foundation?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.