Bently Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinden, Nevada · EIN 38-3886828 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$771K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$39.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
85% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Life Foundation | Ridgefield, WA | Conserving wildlife and preserving land | $250,000 |
| Scottish Ballet | Glasgow, UK | Creating a new ballet on mary, queen of scots | $155,916 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Alexandria, VA | Moon bear project and protecting endangered elephants in vietnam | $100,000 |
| Golden State Bonsai | Sacramento, CA | Security enhancement project | $65,000 |
| Classical Tahoe | Incline Village, NV | Ongoing programming | $50,000 |
| Amazon Watch | Oakland, CA | End amazon crude | $50,000 |
| Unite the Parks | Mariposa, CA | General program support | $50,000 |
| American Rivers | Washington, DC | California headwaters support | $50,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Dee Trust | Aberdeenshire, | Save the spring | $244,620 |
| The Cabrach Trust | Moray, | The cabrach distillery and heritage centre | $125,980 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $770,916 | 10 |
| 2023 | $200,640 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533089349101813
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3886828
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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