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The Michael L and Marjory A Bennett Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Iowa, Arkansas, and Montana. The 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 via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CAMP HIGH HOPES
$1.2M
24%
MORNINGSIDE UNIVERSITY
$934.7K
20%
BISHOP HEELAN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
$400K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$32.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MICHAEL & MARJORY BENNETT FOUNDATION?
No. MICHAEL & MARJORY BENNETT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MICHAEL & MARJORY BENNETT FOUNDATION give?
MICHAEL & MARJORY BENNETT FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, Arkansas, and 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 MICHAEL & MARJORY BENNETT FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MICHAEL & MARJORY BENNETT FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $33 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MICHAEL & MARJORY BENNETT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, MICHAEL & MARJORY BENNETT FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $258 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MICHAEL & MARJORY BENNETT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MICHAEL & MARJORY BENNETT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include CAMP HIGH HOPES, MORNINGSIDE UNIVERSITY, and BISHOP HEELAN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MICHAEL & MARJORY BENNETT FOUNDATION?
MICHAEL & MARJORY BENNETT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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