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BENDER FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $6.2M in total grants paid to 48 grantees in filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Bender West Foundation
Wilmington, DE
$17.3M
25%
BENDER JCC OF GREATER WASHINGTON
ROCKVILLE, MD
$5.7M
8%
BANK OF AMERICA CHARITABLE GIFT FD
Boston, MA
$4M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
84
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$30K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 132 grantees
- 14 board & team members
- 10 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BENDER FOUNDATION INC?
No. BENDER FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BENDER FOUNDATION INC give?
BENDER FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Maryland, District Of Columbia, 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 BENDER FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BENDER FOUNDATION INC 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 BENDER FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, BENDER FOUNDATION INC awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $6.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BENDER FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, BENDER FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include Bender West Foundation, BENDER JCC OF GREATER WASHINGTON, and BANK OF AMERICA CHARITABLE GIFT FD. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BENDER FOUNDATION INC?
BENDER FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.