Bentson Foundation
Private foundation · Wayzata, MN · EIN 41-6020204 · reported 2025
37grants reported
$50Kmedian award
$25Klower quartile
$5,000smallest grant
$13.5Mtotal paid
8states reached
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 4 of its 37 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $220K in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University OF Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | $7,097,369 |
| University OF Calif Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | $3,105,000 |
| Planned Parenthood North Central States | ST Paul, MN | $450,000 |
| Augustana University | Sioux Falls, SD | $420,000 |
| Lobero Theatre | Santa Barbara, CA | $250,000 |
| Upmc Children's Hospital Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $250,000 |
| ACLU OF MN Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | $225,000 |
| Iowa Law School Foundation | Iowa City, IA | $200,000 |
| Duluth Regional Care Center | Duluth, MN | $125,000 |
| Chabad Jewish Center | Sioux Falls, SD | $100,000 |
| Connected Families | Plymouth, MN | $100,000 |
| Friends OF Education | Greenfield, MN | $100,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $100,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | $100,000 |
| New Impact Fund | Minneapolis, MN | $100,000 |
| UNICEF | New York, NY | $100,000 |
| Normandale Housing Corporation | Edina, MN | $90,000 |
| Normandale Lutheran Church | Edina, MN | $70,000 |
| Community Emergency Services | Minneapolis, MN | $50,000 |
| Hope Farm School | Minneapolis, MN | $50,000 |
| Minnesota Urban Debate League | Minneapolis, MN | $50,000 |
| People Serving People INC | Minneapolis, MN | $50,000 |
| Winona State University Foundation | Winona, MN | $40,000 |
| Prodeo Academy | Minneapolis, MN | $30,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | $25,000 |
| Guild | ST Paul, MN | $25,000 |
| Metro Meals ON Wheels | Minneapolis, MN | $25,000 |
| Mount Zion Temple | ST Paul, MN | $25,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Merrifield, VA | $25,000 |
| Redeemer Lutheran Church | McLaughlin, SD | $25,000 |
| ST Anthony Park Lutheran Church | ST Paul, MN | $25,000 |
| Riverworks | Rockford, MN | $20,000 |
| Nami Minnesota | ST Paul, MN | $15,000 |
| North Metro Blazers | Plymouth, MN | $15,000 |
| West Homeschool Cooperative | Otsego, MN | $15,000 |
| Lifeworks | Richfield, MN | $10,000 |
| The Dwelling Place | Columbia Heights, MN | $5,000 |
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