Bentson Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Bentson Foundation is a private foundation based in Wayzata, Minnesota with $106.5M in assets, focused on Education. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$106.5Mtotal assets

1958IRS ruling year

Educationfocus area

🏆 Top 25% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Bentson Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $4.5M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

University Of Minnesota Foundation $3.1M
Children's Minnesota $500K
People Inc $275K
The Guild $60K
Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation $55K
Habitat For Humanity $50K
Winona State University Foundation $40K
Friends Of Education $38K
Upmc Children's Hospital Of Pittburgh $33K
International Rescue Committee $30K
Augustana University $30K
Lobero Theatre $25K
Hope Farm School $25K
Living Well Disability Services $25K
Prodeo Academy $20K
Notes For Notes $15K
Preservation Alliance Of New Orleans $15K
Old Spanish Days $13K
Reach For Resources Inc $13K
Alpena Community College $10K
Planned Parenthood $10K
Nocca Institute $10K
Mercy House $10K
Grow Dat Youth Farm $10K
Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery $10K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2020$5.5M
FY2021$8.3M
FY2022$7.2M
FY2023$4.5M

About Bentson Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusEducation
HeadquartersWayzata, Minnesota
EIN416020204
IRS ruling1958

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Education area

This foundation funds education. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bentson Foundation?

Bentson Foundation is a private foundation based in Wayzata, Minnesota with $106.5M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Bentson Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Education (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Bentson Foundation?

Bentson Foundation's EIN is 416020204. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Bentson Foundation?

Private foundations like Bentson Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Education) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Bentson Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.