Private foundation · EIN 84-2371042 · Seattle, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Benton-Yang Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $240K total, median $14K. 36% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$240K
Median grant
$14K
Stays in WA
36%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.1M

Grants paid in 2025

14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
National Lgbtq Task ForceWashington, DCLgbtq rights$50K
Planned ParenthoodNew York, NYPublic health$35K
Chimpanzee Sanctuary NwCle Elum, WAAnimal welfare$30K
Alliance for Gun Responsibility FdnSeattle, WAGun safety$25K
Bushlife ConservancyDavis, CAAnimal welfare$20K
Global GivingWashington, DCPhilanthropy$20K
Aclu-Wa FoundationNew York, NYEducation and litigation for constitutional rights$18K
Nw Immigrant Rights ProjectSeattle, WAImmigrants rights$10K
Lawyers Defending American DemocracFramingham, MADefending democrary$10K
Basic Rights Education FundPortland, OREducation$10K
Ny Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NYFunding the arts$3,210
Brady CampaignWashington, DCGun safety$3,000
HopelinkKirkland, WAHomelessness$3,000
Northwest HarvestSeattle, WAHunger prevention$3,000

By state: District of Columbia 3 · Washington 5 · New York 3 · California 1 · Massachusetts 1 · Oregon 1

About this foundation

Benton-Yang Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Seattle, Washington, administered in care of Rebecca Benton, tax-exempt since 2021. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Benton-Yang Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Benton-Yang Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $240K across 14 grants, a median of $14K.

Where does Benton-Yang Foundation give?

District of Columbia (3 grants), Washington (5 grants), New York (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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