Alvin M Bentley Foundation
Historical FunderOwosso, Michigan · EIN 38-6076280 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ANN M BENTLEY |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1516, OWOSSO MI 48867 |
| Phone | 9898972374 |
| Form and materials | LETTER REQUEST |
| Deadlines | MARCH 1 |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Scholarships | $130,000 |
| Memorial Healthcare | Owosso, MI | General support of program | $25,000 |
| Devries Nature Conservatory | Owosso, MI | Memorial gift | $1,000 |
| Bentley Historical Library | Ann Arbor, MI | General support of program | $500 |
| Shiawassee Goodfellows | Owosso, MI | General support of program | $500 |
| Respite Volunteers of Shi | Owosso, MI | General support of organization | $500 |
| American Red Cross | Lansing, MI | General support of organization | $500 |
| Shiawassee Historical Society | Owosso, MI | Endowment payment to bentley/curwood | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $158,500 | 8 |
| 2024 | $162,500 | 7 |
| 2023 | $157,500 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632189349100203
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-6076280
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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