THE BENTER FOUNDATION C/O WILLIAM BENTER
Pittsburgh, PA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-8807953
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Pittsburgh, PA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-8807953
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
AI Summary
The Benter Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization led by William Benter, focuses on grantmaking with a total of $3.1 million distributed among 92 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
2
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
IDSA EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION
ARLINGTON, VA
$5.4M
15%
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
$3.2M
9%
PITTSBURGH DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP
Pittsburgh, PA
$1.8M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
44
Median 1st year grant
$20K
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 THE BENTER FOUNDATION C/O WILLIAM BENTER?
No. THE BENTER FOUNDATION C/O WILLIAM BENTER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE BENTER FOUNDATION C/O WILLIAM BENTER give?
THE BENTER FOUNDATION C/O WILLIAM BENTER primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Michigan. 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 BENTER FOUNDATION C/O WILLIAM BENTER’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE BENTER FOUNDATION C/O WILLIAM BENTER fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE BENTER FOUNDATION C/O WILLIAM BENTER make each year?
In 2024, THE BENTER FOUNDATION C/O WILLIAM BENTER awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $3.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE BENTER FOUNDATION C/O WILLIAM BENTER fund recently?
In 2024, THE BENTER FOUNDATION C/O WILLIAM BENTER awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include IDSA EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION, ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH FOUNDATION, and PITTSBURGH DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE BENTER FOUNDATION C/O WILLIAM BENTER?
THE BENTER FOUNDATION C/O WILLIAM BENTER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.