The Bengier Foundation
Historical FunderRedwood City, California · EIN 11-3729246 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $60,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GARY F BENGIER |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 590308, SAN FRANCISCO CA 941590308 |
| Phone | 6503654646 |
| Form and materials | GARY F. BENGIER |
| Deadlines | NO SPECIFIC DEADLINE |
| Restrictions | ONLY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
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
8% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Exploratorium | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Global Citizen Year | Oakland, CA | Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Summer Search | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| The University Corporation San Francisco State | San Francisco, CA | unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Santa Fe Institute | Santa Fe, NM | unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Ucsf Medical Center Auxiliary | San Francisco, CA | unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Global Glimpse | Emeryville, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Mercy High School Burlingame | Burlingame, CA | unrestricted | $15,000 |
| SMART Program | San Francisco, CA | unrestricted | $15,000 |
| AIM High | San Francisco, CA | unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bay Scholars | San Francisco, CA | unrestricted | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $695,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $665,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349104793
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 11-3729246
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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