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Bender Foundation Inc

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 526054193  ·  Private foundation

Bender Foundation Inc is a District of Columbia-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $6.1M in annual giving against $148.1M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 536 grants for Bender Foundation Inc. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$6.1M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$148.1M
Assets (FY2020)
536
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Bender Foundation Inc funds

Bender Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, early childhood education, education, faith-based (jewish), and related causes.

Arts & CultureArts EducationEarly Childhood EducationEducationFaith-Based (Jewish)Health CareHigher EducationLibraries & LiteracyMental HealthSports & Recreation

Populations it has supported include children, families, women girls, youth pop.

childrenfamilieswomen girlsyouth pop

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Bender West Foundation
CAPITAL ENDOWMENT GRANT
Greenwood Village, CO$17.3M2017
Bender Jcc of Greater Washington
BENJAMIN OURISMAN MEMORIAL AWARD
Rockville, MD$1.5M2017
Vanguard Charitable Fund
CONTRIBUTION TO BENDER FOUNDATION DAF
Warwick, RI$700K2022

How to apply for funding from Bender Foundation Inc

Bender Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about Bender Foundation Inc

Does Bender Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Bender Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Bender Foundation Inc fund?
Bender Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Bender West Foundation, Bender Jcc of Greater Washington, Vanguard Charitable Fund. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Bender Foundation Inc give in grants?
Bender Foundation Inc reported $6.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $54.8M over 536 grants.
Where is Bender Foundation Inc located?
Bender Foundation Inc is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 526054193.
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About this profile. This page is built from Bender Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Bender Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.