The Benter Foundation
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 208807953 · Private foundation
The Benter Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $3.4M in giving and $179K in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 254 individual grants from this funder — $17.4M awarded across 2017–2023 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Benter Foundation funds
The Benter Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, food & agriculture, health care, higher education, libraries & literacy, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include families.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idsa Education and Research Foundation SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH PROPOSALS INVESTIGATING THE POSSIBLE LINKAGES BETWEEN INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | Arlington, VA | $3.2M | 2022 |
| Idsa Education and Reseearch Foundation SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH PROPOSALS INVESTIGATING THE POSSIBLE LINKAGES BETWEEN INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | Arlington, VA | $1.2M | 2020 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Research Foundation Dba Cure Alzheimer's Fund SUPPORT OF RESEARCH | Wellesley Hills, MA | $1.0M | 2018 |
How to apply for funding from The Benter Foundation
The Benter 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 benterfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Benter Foundation
- Does The Benter Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Benter 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 The Benter Foundation fund?
- The Benter Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Idsa Education and Research Foundation, Idsa Education and Reseearch Foundation, Alzheimer's Disease Research Foundation Dba Cure Alzheimer's Fund. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Benter Foundation give in grants?
- The Benter Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $3.4M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $17.4M over 254 grants.
- Where is The Benter Foundation located?
- The Benter Foundation is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 208807953.
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