Bentley Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 23-2792411
Foundation Overview
Based in West Chester, PA, Bentley Foundation has awarded 138 grants totaling $190,330 to organizations in Pennsylvania, New York and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $25 to $32,850, with a median award of $500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 28 recipients (21%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
78% of all grants are concentrated in Pennsylvania, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Pennsylvania, funding concentrates in Philadelphia (14%), Malvern (9%), Paoli (9%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 248% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on education (50%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Bentley Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester County Economic Development Foundation | $3,000 | Exton, PA, US | General Use | 2024 |
| Covenant House | $150 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Use | 2024 |
| Daylesford Abby | $700 | Paoli, PA, US | General Use | 2024 |
| Gaudenzia Inc | $3,000 | Norristown, PA, US | General Use | 2024 |
| Nurturing Minds Inc | $1,250 | Valley Forge, PA, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Peter's Place | $250 | Wayne, PA, US | General Use | 2024 |
| Smile Train | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Use | 2024 |
| Kane County 4h Foundation | $750 | Saint Charles, IL, US | General Use | 2024 |
| Steps 4 Hope | $250 | Truckee, CA, US | General Use | 2024 |
| The Freckled Strawberry | $3,000 | Paoli, PA, US | General Use | 2024 |
| Thorncroft Therapeutic Horseback Riding | $200 | Malvern, PA, US | General Use | 2024 |
| Savage Sisters | $500 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | General Use | 2024 |
| Indian River State College Foundation | $250 | Fort Pierce, FL, US | General Use | 2024 |
| Help Hope Live | $2,500 | Radnor, PA, US | General Use | 2024 |
| Chester County Economic Development Foundation | $3,000 | Exton, PA, US | General Use | 2024 |
| Covenant House | $150 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Use | 2024 |
| Daylesford Abby | $700 | Paoli, PA, US | General Use | 2024 |
| Gaudenzia Inc | $3,000 | Norristown, PA, US | General Use | 2024 |
| Nurturing Minds Inc | $1,250 | Valley Forge, PA, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Peter's Place | $250 | Wayne, PA, US | General Use | 2024 |
| Smile Train | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Use | 2024 |
| Kane County 4h Foundation | $750 | Saint Charles, IL, US | General Use | 2024 |
| Steps 4 Hope | $250 | Truckee, CA, US | General Use | 2024 |
| The Freckled Strawberry | $3,000 | Paoli, PA, US | General Use | 2024 |
| Thorncroft Therapeutic Horseback Riding | $200 | Malvern, PA, US | General Use | 2024 |
| Savage Sisters | $500 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | General Use | 2024 |
| Indian River State College Foundation | $250 | Fort Pierce, FL, US | General Use | 2024 |
| Help Hope Live | $2,500 | Radnor, PA, US | General Use | 2024 |
| Chester County Economic Development Foundation | $4,000 | Exton, PA, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Daylesford Abby | $400 | Paoli, PA, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Gaudenzia Inc | $2,500 | Norristown, PA, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Good Shepherd Rehabilitation | $250 | Allentown, PA, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Good Works Inc | $200 | Coatesville, PA, US | General Use | 2023 |
| High Country Concervation Advocates | $250 | Crested Butte, CO, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Lifetime Wells International | $2,000 | Aston, PA, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Malvern Center | $200 | Frazer, PA, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Nurturing Minds Inc | $750 | Valley Forge, PA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Support Center For Child Advocates | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Surrey Services For Senior | $500 | Devon, PA, US | General Use | 2023 |
| The Freckled Strawberry | $15,000 | Paoli, PA, US | General Use | 2023 |
| The Haverford School | $1,000 | Haverford, PA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Thorncroft Therapeutic Horseback Riding | $250 | Malvern, PA, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Help Hope Live | $1,000 | Radnor, PA, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | $100 | New York, NY, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Vna And Hospice Foundation | $150 | Vero Beach, FL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $50 | New York, NY, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Chester County Economic Development Foundation | $2,000 | Exton, PA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Covenant House | $200 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Daylesford Abby | $500 | Paoli, PA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Good Shepherd Rehabilitation | $500 | Allentown, PA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Good Works Inc | $500 | Coatesville, PA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Lifeline Pilots | $500 | Peoria, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Lifetime Wells International | $2,500 | Aston, PA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Malvern Center | $100 | Frazer, PA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Nurturing Minds Inc | $750 | Valley Forge, PA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Smile Train | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Use | 2022 |
| St Jude Research Hospital | $500 | Radnor, PA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Steps 4 Hope | $250 | Truckee, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Support Center For Child Advocates | $100 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Surrey Services For Senior | $1,000 | Devon, PA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| The Freckled Strawberry | $32,850 | Paoli, PA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| The Haverford School | $750 | Haverford, PA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Thorncroft Therapeutic Horseback Riding | $500 | Malvern, PA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Wings Of Success | $200 | Exton, PA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Chester County Economic Development Foundation | $2,000 | Exton, PA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Covenant House | $200 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Daylesford Abby | $500 | Paoli, PA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Good Shepherd Rehabilitation | $500 | Allentown, PA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Good Works Inc | $500 | Coatesville, PA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Lifeline Pilots | $500 | Peoria, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Lifetime Wells International | $2,500 | Aston, PA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Malvern Center | $100 | Frazer, PA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Nurturing Minds Inc | $750 | Valley Forge, PA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Smile Train | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Use | 2022 |
| St Jude Research Hospital | $500 | Radnor, PA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Steps 4 Hope | $250 | Truckee, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Support Center For Child Advocates | $100 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Surrey Services For Senior | $1,000 | Devon, PA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| The Freckled Strawberry | $32,850 | Paoli, PA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| The Haverford School | $750 | Haverford, PA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Thorncroft Therapeutic Horseback Riding | $500 | Malvern, PA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Wings Of Success | $200 | Exton, PA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Buck Hill Conservation Foundation | $250 | Buck Hill Falss, PA, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Lifetime Wells International | $1,000 | Aston, PA, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Nurturing Minds Inc | $1,450 | Valley Forge, PA, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Peter's Place | $250 | Wayne, PA, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Smile Train | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Use | 2021 |
| The Haverford School | $2,000 | Haverford, PA, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Wxpn | $250 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Buck Hill Community Services Committee | $250 | Buck Hill Falls, PA, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Chester County Economic Development Foundation | $3,000 | Exton, PA, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Gaudenzia Inc | $2,520 | Norristown, PA, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Irish Diaspora Center | $2,500 | Havertown, PA, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Thorncroft Therapeutic Horseback Riding | $750 | Malvern, PA, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Tons Of Turkeys | $250 | West Chester, PA, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Good Shepherd Rehabilitation | $250 | Allentown, PA, US | General Use | 2021 |
| High Country Concervation Advocates | $250 | Crested Butte, CO, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Lifetime Wells International | $1,000 | Aston, PA, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Nurturing Minds Inc | $500 | Valley Forge, PA, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Smile Train | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Use | 2020 |
| The Haverford School | $1,500 | Haverford, PA, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Wxpn | $125 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Buck Hill Conservation Foundation | $100 | Buck Hill Falss, PA, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Penn Medicine Ovarian Cancer Research Center | $300 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Use | 2020 |
| High Country Concervation Advocates | $50 | Crested Butte, CO, US | General Use | 2018 |
| Nurturing Minds Inc | $750 | Valley Forge, PA, US | General Use | 2018 |
| Peter's Place | $250 | Wayne, PA, US | General Use | 2018 |
| Smile Train | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Use | 2018 |
| Steps 4 Hope | $250 | Truckee, CA, US | General Use | 2018 |
| The Haverford School | $500 | Haverford, PA, US | General Use | 2018 |
| Young Moms | $250 | Kennett Square, PA, US | General Use | 2018 |
| American Heart Association | $100 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Use | 2018 |
| Association Services For The Blind | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Use | 2017 |
| High Country Concervation Advocates | $30 | Crested Butte, CO, US | General Use | 2017 |
| Malvern Center Services | $1,000 | Malvern, PA, US | General Use | 2017 |
| Malvern Fund - Malvern Preparatory School | $100 | Malvern, PA, US | General Use | 2017 |
| Mission Relief | $1,500 | Coatesville, PA, US | General Use | 2017 |
| Nurturing Minds Inc | $400 | Valley Forge, PA, US | General Use | 2017 |
| Owen J Roberts Education Foundation | $250 | St Peters, PA, US | General Use | 2017 |
| Peter's Place | $250 | Wayne, PA, US | General Use | 2017 |
| Smile Train | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Use | 2017 |
| Steps 4 Hope | $250 | Truckee, CA, US | General Use | 2017 |
| The Haverford School | $250 | Haverford, PA, US | General Use | 2017 |
| Wxpn | $25 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Use | 2017 |
| Chester County Association For The Blind | $250 | Coatesville, PA, US | General Use | 2017 |
| Sacred Heart Academy | $100 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | General Use | 2017 |
| Malvern Center Services | $150 | Malvern, PA, US | General Use | 2016 |
| Mission Relief | $1,000 | Coatesville, PA, US | General Use | 2016 |
| Owen J Roberts Education Foundation | $250 | St Peters, PA, US | General Use | 2016 |
| The Haverford School | $250 | Haverford, PA, US | General Use | 2016 |
| Wxpn | $80 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Use | 2016 |
| Association Services For The Blind | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Use | 2016 |
| High Country Concervation Advocates | $600 | Crested Butte, CO, US | General Use | 2016 |
| Newtown Square Fire Company #1 | $100 | Newtown Square, PA, US | General Use | 2016 |
| Peter's Place | $250 | Wayne, PA, US | General Use | 2016 |
| Smile Train | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Use | 2016 |
| Steps 4 Hope | $250 | Truckee, CA, US | General Use | 2016 |
| Malvern Fund - Malvern Preparatory School | $250 | Malvern, PA, US | General Use | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 23-2792411 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1595 PAOLI PIKE West Chester, PA 19380-6167 |
Key People (1)
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| Trustee | Thomas Gm Bentley |
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Forms 990-PF
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