Based on their 2025 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 416020204) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF filing, Bentson Foundation reported 37 grants totaling $13,507,369 to 37 organizations across 8 states and territories. Its largest reported grant was $7,097,369 to University of Minnesota Foundation.
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| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025 — 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.
