Bentson Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Wayzata, Minnesota · EIN 41-6020204
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $14MTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 37Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $110MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota Foundation | $7.1M | 2025 |
| University of Calif Santa Barbara | $3.1M | 2025 |
| Planned Parenthood North Central States | $450K | 2025 |
| Augustana University | $420K | 2025 |
| Lobero Theatre | $250K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (37 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
Website: www.bentsonfoundation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.