Benton-yang Foundation

SEATTLE, WA EIN: 84-2371042

Benton-yang Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SEATTLE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $218K. Net investment income was $96K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.5M

+7.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$218K

-2.5% YoY

Grant Count

11

+22.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$20K

-20.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Benton-yang Foundation reported a distributable amount of $218K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Benton-yang Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Benton-yang Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SEATTLE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $218K. Net investment income was $96K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Cities

AshevilleCle ElumDallasDavisFraminghamNew YorkOlympiaSan FranciscoSeattleWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M$5M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$4,544,514$4,235,401$3,940,465
Revenue$95,706$96,804$71,074
Expenses$251,908$253,545$208,940
Qualifying Distributions$217,500$223,000$182,000
Net Investment Income$95,706$96,804$71,074
Distributable Amount$218,277$203,800$219,485

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$61K$123K$184K$245K12 grants20209 grants20217 grants20229 grants202311 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

PLANNED PARENTHOOD$35KCHIMPANZEE SANCTUARY NW$30KALLIANCE FOR GUN RESPONS…$25KAMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES…$23KBRADY CAMPAIGN$22KTHE ROOT FOUNDATION$20KBUSHLIFE CONSERVANCY$18KNational LGBTQ Task Force$15KNW IMMIGRANT RIGHTS PROJ…$10KLawyers Defending Americ…$10K

Grant Size Distribution

48 grants across all recorded years

48<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Planned Parenthood ($35,000), Chimpanzee Sanctuary Nw ($30,000), Alliance for Gun Responsibility Fdn ($25,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
ALLIANCE FOR GUN RESPONSIBILITY FDN SEATTLE, WAGUN SAFETY$25,000
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION NEW YORK, NYEDUCATION AND LITIGATION FOR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS$22,500
CHIMPANZEE SANCTUARY NW CLE ELUM, WAANIMAL WELFARE$30,000
PLANNED PARENTHOOD NEW YORK, NYPUBLIC HEALTH$35,000
BRADY CAMPAIGN WASHINGTON, DCGUN SAFETY$22,000
BUSHLIFE CONSERVANCY DAVIS, CAANIMAL WELFARE$18,000
THE ROOT FOUNDATION New York, NYCHILD DEVELOPMENT$20,000
NW IMMIGRANT RIGHTS PROJECT Seattle, WAIMMIGRANTS RIGHTS$10,000
Lawyers Defending American Democrac Framingham, MADEFENDING DEMOCRARY$10,000
National LGBTQ Task Force Washington, DCLGBTQ RIGHTS$15,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
SANDY YANGBOARD MEMBER1
LINDA GOEPPLE-PARRISHBOARD MEMBER2
REBECCA BENTONBOARD CHAIR5

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Benton-yang Foundation?

Benton-yang Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SEATTLE, WA. It holds $4.5M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Benton-yang Foundation?

As of 2024, Benton-yang Foundation holds $4.5M in total assets with $96K in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $218K in 2024.

Where does Benton-yang Foundation operate?

Benton-yang Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New York, Texas, Washington.

What size grants does Benton-yang Foundation award?

In 2024, Benton-yang Foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $218K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Benton-yang Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Benton-yang Foundation reported a distributable amount of $218K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Benton-yang Foundation's EIN?

Benton-yang Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2371042. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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