Private foundation · EIN 95-4720080 · Pacific Plsds, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bennett 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, $1.5M total, median $95K. 7% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$1.5M
Median grant
$95K
Stays in CA
7%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Grange Park OperaAlresford, UKFunding for access lift to Treetop Studio$266K
American Associates of the Old Vic Theatre IncNew York, NYGeneral operating support$249K
American Friends of the National Gallery LondonNew York, NYGeneral operating support$203K
King Baudouin Foundation US IncNew York, NYGeneral operating support$201K
Sir John Soane's Museum FoundationNew York, NYGeneral operating support$190K
International Friends of the Natural HistoryBethesda, MDGeneral operating support$161K
The Wallace Collection in America IncNew York, NYGeneral operating support$157K
The Royal Oak Foundation IncNew York, NYGeneral operating support$34K
Glyndebourne America IncNew York, NYGeneral operating support$25K
Buxton Arts FestivalBuxton, UKSupport opera seasons 2025 and 2026$20K
Cambridge in AmericaNew York, NYGeneral operating support$17K
International Friends of the London Library IncNew York, NYGeneral operating support$5,694
World Monuments Fund IncNew York, NYGeneral operating support$5,000
Edward Charles FoundationBeverly Hills, CAGeneral operating support$1,299

By state: New York 10 · INTL 2 · Maryland 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Bennett Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pacific Plsds, California, administered in care of Wm Harold Borthwick, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Bennett 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 Bennett Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.5M across 14 grants, a median of $95K.

Where does Bennett Foundation give?

New York (10 grants), INTL (2 grants), Maryland (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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