Bently Foundation
Minden, Nevada · EIN 383886828 · Private foundation
Bently Foundation is a private foundation based in Minden, Nevada. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $2.6M in grants paid and $42.6M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 55 individual grants from this funder — $6.1M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Bently Foundation funds
Bently Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, environment & conservation, food & agriculture.
Populations it has supported include rural communities.
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.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Smithsonian Institution NO SPECTATORS: THE ART OF BURNING MAN | Washington, DC | $350K | 2018 |
| Wildaid ELEPHANT EXCLUSION ZONES, HWC MITIGATION & COMPLETION OF THE MUTARA FENCE, OL JOGI CONSERVANCY, GALAPAGOS ENVIRONMENT | San Francisco, CA | $329K | 2018 |
| Save the Rhino International CORE CRITICAL OPERATIONS COSTS | New York, NY | $250K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from Bently Foundation
Bently Foundation'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. You can review the foundation directly at bentlyfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Bently Foundation
- Does Bently Foundation accept grant applications?
- Bently Foundation'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 Bently Foundation fund?
- Bently Foundation's grants focus on education. Example recipients include The Smithsonian Institution, Wildaid, Save the Rhino International. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Bently Foundation give in grants?
- Bently Foundation reported $2.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.1M over 55 grants.
- Where is Bently Foundation located?
- Bently Foundation is based in Minden, Nevada. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 383886828.
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