Benton-Yang Foundation
Invitation OnlySeattle, Washington · EIN 84-2371042 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
75% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National LGBTQ Task Force | Washington, DC | Lgbtq rights | $50,000 |
| Alliance for Gun Responsibility Fdn | Seattle, WA | Gun safety | $25,000 |
| Global Giving | Washington, DC | Philanthropy | $20,000 |
| Aclu-Wa Foundation | New York, NY | Education and litigation for constitutional rights | $18,000 |
| Nw Immigrant Rights Project | Seattle, WA | Immigrants rights | $10,000 |
| Lawyers Defending American Democrac | Framingham, MA | Defending democrary | $10,000 |
| Basic Rights Education Fund | Portland, OR | Education | $10,000 |
| NY Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | Funding the arts | $3,210 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($94,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $240,210 | 14 |
| 2024 | $217,500 | 11 |
| 2023 | $223,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621309349100212
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-2371042
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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