Private foundation · EIN 20-8807953 · Pittsburgh, PA · Return for the year ending 2023-12-31
Where The Benter Foundation's grants went
It reported $2.12M in grants paid across 50 lines. WHOFUNDS matched 89.1% of those dollars to 36 recipient organizations.
- Matched to an EIN $1.89M 46 lines
- No confident match $230K 4
What its filing says about applications
Preselected only It checked the 990-PF box saying it only gives to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Website on filing
- WWW.BENTERFOUNDATION.ORG
Contact names and phone numbers are on the filing itself. WHOFUNDS doesn't republish them.
Grants paid 50 published lines
| Recipient | Paid | Purpose as filed | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regents of the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI · EIN 38-6006309 | $334,219 | A TWO YEAR GRANT TOTALING $668,219 TO SUPPORT A PILOT PROGRAM IN ACADEMIC DETAILING TO DISRUPT OPIOID PRESCRIBING IN DENTISTRY. | Same city 1.00 |
| Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1728064 | $200,000 | THREE-YEAR GRANT TOTALING $600,000 - CONDITIONS TO SUPPORT THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE AMBASSADORS PROGRAM; 1ST PAYMENT OF $100,000 MADE IN 2022; W… | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| The Pittsburgh Promise Foundation Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 26-1982661 | $150,000 | 2ND AND FINAL PAYMENT OF A TWO YEAR GRANT TOTALING $300,000 TO SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS AND GENERAL OPERATIONS | Same city 1.00 |
| Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1728064 | $100,000 | SUPPORT OF CLEAN AND SAFE ACTIVITIES | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| Pittsburgh Opera Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1073139 | $100,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Same address 1.00 |
| Catholic Charites Diocese of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA · no confident EIN match | $100,000 | SUPPORT FOR COMPASSION CORNER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Unmatched Help match |
| Children's Museum of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1379704 | $80,000 | SUPPORT OF ARTWORK FOR 40TH ANNIVERSARY AND TRAVELLING EXHIBITION BUSINESS UNIT | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 23-7101094 | $75,000 | SUPPORT OF CINDERELLA | Same address 1.00 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1469002 | $75,000 | A 5 YEAR GRANT, PAYABLE AS $75,000 PER YEAR FOR THE CABARET SERIES AS PART OF A COMPREHENSIVE CAMPAIGN | Same address 0.84 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Inc Dba Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Pittsburgh, PA · no confident EIN match | $75,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Unmatched Help match |
| Reading Ready Pittsburgh Homestead, PA · EIN 83-1255489 | $65,000 | SUPPORT OF DPIL BOOK COSTS IN 2024 AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR RRP | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1035663 | $50,000 | SUPPORT OF LECTURE SERIES ON CONTEMPORARY ISSUES | Same city 1.00 |
| World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1064871 | $50,000 | TO SUPPORT A CONSULTANT TO ENHANCE PUBLIC PROGRAMMING | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| Rotary Foundation Evanston, IL · no confident EIN match | $50,000 | SUPPORT OF THE ERADICATE POLIO NOW CAMPAIGN | Unmatched Help match |
| Pittsburgh Public Theater Corporation Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 23-7398683 | $40,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND A PILOT PROGRAM WITH CON ALMA | Same city 1.00 |
| Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban Forest Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1778057 | $35,000 | SUPPORT OF FACILITY MANAGER POSITION AND FORUM ATTENDANCE | Same address 0.88 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1469002 | $35,000 | 2ND PAYMENT FOR A TWO-PAYMENT GRANT TO SUPPORT THE CABARET SERIES. PAID THE FIRST INSTALLMENT OF $40,000 IN 2021 AND THE FINAL INSTALLMENT… | Same address 0.84 |
| Reading Ready Pittsburgh Homestead, PA · EIN 83-1255489 | $32,000 | STARTUP COSTS FOR DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| Quantum Theatre Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1760895 | $30,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Same city 1.00 |
| Attack Theatre Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 20-1909284 | $25,000 | SUPPORT OF STRATEGIC ALLIANCES | Same address 1.00 |
| The Mattress Factory Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1338941 | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| Pittsburgh Opera Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1073139 | $25,000 | SUPPORT OF OPERA AMERICA PITTSBURGH CONFERENCE | Same address 1.00 |
| Spotlight Pa C/O Christopher Baxter Harrisburg, PA · EIN 92-0577182 | $25,000 | SUPPORT OF SPOTLIGHT PA MATCHING CAMPAIGNS | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1094922 | $23,000 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMMATIC EXTENSION FOR THE PITTSBURGH DOWNTOWN MEDIA HUB | Same address 1.00 |
| Bike Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 36-4491002 | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Same street 1.00 |
| Grow Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 43-2112710 | $20,000 | SUPPORT OF SEASONAL FARMERS MARKET IN HOMEWOOD | Same address 1.00 |
| Hello Neighbor Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 82-3695047 | $20,000 | A TWO YEAR GRANT TOTALING $40,000 - 1ST PAYMENT OF $20,000 TO SUPPORT THE NATIONAL MENTORING NETWORK AND FAMILY MENTORING | Same street 1.00 |
| Pittsburgh Glass Center Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1814656 | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Same address 1.00 |
| Quantum Theatre Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1760895 | $20,000 | SUPPORT OF FINANCIAL HEALTH AND BUSINESS MODEL CONSULTING | Same city 1.00 |
| Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1264376 | $20,000 | MATCHING FUNDS TO SUPPORT AN END OF YEAR INDIVIDUAL, ONLINE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN. | Same address 1.00 |
| Friends of the Riverfront Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1655056 | $15,000 | SUPPORT OF SAFETY LADDERS ALONG THE ALLEGHENY RIVERFRONT, DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH | Same address 1.00 |
| Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-0965391 | $15,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Same address 0.66 |
| Just Harvest Education Fund Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1555571 | $15,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1264376 | $15,000 | MATCHING FUNDS TO SUPPORT AN END OF YEAR INDIVIDUAL, ONLINE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN. APPROVED IN 2022 FOR 2023 PAYMENT | Same address 1.00 |
| Young Men and Women's Hebrew Association and Irene Kaufmann Cent Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1094514 | $15,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Same address 0.96 |
| Chatham Baroque Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1650485 | $13,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Same city 1.00 |
| Attack Theatre Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 20-1909284 | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Same address 1.00 |
| New Hazlett Center for the Performing Arts Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 20-1066102 | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Same address 0.91 |
| Preservation Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1675393 | $10,000 | SUPPORT FOR RESTORATION OF FRANK VITTOR SCULPTURE AT OBAMA ACADEMY | Same address 1.00 |
| Reading Ready Pittsburgh Homestead, PA · EIN 83-1255489 | $10,000 | SUPPORT OF A CONSULTING PLAN FOR ADMINISTRATION OF DPIL IN CITY OF PITTSBURGH IN 2024 AND BEYOND | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| Women for a Healthy Environment Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 47-2651553 | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Same city 1.00 |
| World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1064871 | $10,000 | TO SUPPORT A SPECIAL EVENT | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| Alumni Theater Company Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 45-2932278 | $7,500 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Same address 1.00 |
| The City Theatre Company Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1554580 | $7,500 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Same address 1.00 |
| Garfield Community Farm Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 92-1184057 | $7,500 | GENERAL SUPPORT | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| Steel City Squash Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 47-1601203 | $7,500 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Same city 1.00 |
| Assemble Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 45-1582644 | $5,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Same address 1.00 |
| Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corporation Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 23-7257055 | $5,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Same address 1.00 |
| Neighborhood Allies Pittsburgh, PA · no confident EIN match | $5,000 | SUPPORT OF FUND MY FUTURE TENTH ANNIVERSARY | Unmatched Help match |
| Quantum Theatre Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1760895 | $4,100 | SUPPORT OF WEALTH SCREENING TOOLS | Same city 1.00 |
Foundations that fund the same organizations
- Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA
29 recipients in common - The Heinz Endowments Pittsburgh, PA
25 recipients in common - Hillman Family Foundations Pittsburgh, PA
24 recipients in common - The Grable Foundation Pittsburgh, PA
23 recipients in common - Richard King Mellon Foundation Ligonier, PA
15 recipients in common - The Buhl Foundation Pittsburgh, PA
13 recipients in common - The Jack Buncher Foundation Pittsburgh, PA
12 recipients in common - The Burke Foundation Pittsburgh, PA
10 recipients in common
Where this comes from
Grant lines are from Part XV of this foundation's Form 990-PF (XML). The filing names each payee but gives no tax ID, so WHOFUNDS matched payees to the IRS Business Master File. Lines it couldn't match confidently are listed as filed. Method and limits.