Also known as: Benter Foundation
Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 208807953) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
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In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, The Benter Foundation reported 44 grants totaling $3,141,863 to 37 organizations across 3 states and territories, most often for general operating support. Its largest reported grant was $800,000 to Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Inc.
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| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Inc | PITTSBURGH, PA | $944,000 |
| Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy | PITTSBURGH, PA | $422,500 |
| University of Michigan Regents | ANN ARBOR, MI | $334,000 |
| Laurel Highlands Council Flag Plaza Boys Scouts of America | PITTSBURGH, PA | $200,000 |
| Grantmakers of Western PA | PITTSBURGH, PA | $166,667 |
| Point Park University | PITTSBURGH, PA | $144,696 |
| Pittsburgh Opera Inc | PITTSBURGH, PA | $125,000 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Inc DBA Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra | PITTSBURGH, PA | $75,000 |
| Pittsburgh Glass Center Inc | PITTSBURGH, PA | $70,000 |
| Reading Ready Pittsburgh Inc | HOMESTEAD, PA | $60,000 |
| Friends of the Riverfront | PITTSBURGH, PA | $50,000 |
| Research Foundation of the City University of New York for the National NET | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 |
| Venture Outdoors | PITTSBURGH, PA | $50,000 |
| Quantum Theatre Inc | PITTSBURGH, PA | $40,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh Dietrich College of Arts and Sciences Department | PITTSBURGH, PA | $40,000 |
| Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban Forest DBA Tree Pittsburgh | PITTSBURGH, PA | $35,000 |
| Bike Pittsburgh Inc | PITTSBURGH, PA | $30,000 |
| Mattress Factory | PITTSBURGH, PA | $25,000 |
| Publicsource | PITTSBURGH, PA | $25,000 |
| Spotlight PA | HARRISBURG, PA | $25,000 |
| World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh | PITTSBURGH, PA | $25,000 |
| Shiftworks Community Public Art | PITTSBURGH, PA | $24,000 |
| Grow Pittsburgh | PITTSBURGH, PA | $20,000 |
| Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh | PITTSBURGH, PA | $20,000 |
| Attack Theatre Inc | PITTSBURGH, PA | $15,000 |
| Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania DBA Heinz History Center | PITTSBURGH, PA | $15,000 |
| Just Harvest Education Fund | PITTSBURGH, PA | $15,000 |
| Steel City Squash Inc | PITTSBURGH, PA | $15,000 |
| Chatham Baroque Inc | PITTSBURGH, PA | $13,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Western PA | PITTSBURGH, PA | $10,000 |
| City Theatre Company Inc DBA City Theatre | PITTSBURGH, PA | $10,000 |
| New Hazlett Center for the Performing Arts DBA New Hazlett Theater | PITTSBURGH, PA | $10,000 |
| PA Cleanways of Allegheny Countyba Allegheny Cleanways | ETNA, PA | $10,000 |
| Garfield Community Farm | PITTSBURGH, PA | $7,500 |
| Assemble Inc | PITTSBURGH, PA | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Formerly Essential Public Media Inc | PITTSBURGH, PA | $5,000 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
