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Bender Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, the foundation distributed $6.2 million across 132 grantees, focusing on building connections with nonprofits. Organizations interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Bender West Foundation
$17.3M
25%
BENDER JCC OF GREATER WASHINGTON
$5.7M
8%
BANK OF AMERICA CHARITABLE GIFT FD
$4M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
84
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$30K
Top 3 Grants
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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.