Ray Bentdahl Scholarship Foundation
Ray Bentdahl Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation, based in Scottsdale, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K.
Ray Bentdahl Scholarship Foundation at a glance
In short: Ray Bentdahl Scholarship Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,145
- -98.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,145
- -97.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,145
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ray Bentdahl Scholarship Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bolder Options ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Ray Bentdahl Scholarship Foundation gives
- Giving fell 71% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $152K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bolder Options Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $2,145 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | $5,557 | $2,145 | 1 | $3,851 | — |
| 2023 | $5,557 | — | $159,814 | $152,368 | 2 | $156,104 | $2,523 |
| 2022 | $60,813 | — | $1,859 | — | — | $930 | $3,022 |
| 2021 | $62,672 | — | $9,277 | $7,422 | 1 | $8,350 | $3,464 |
| 2020 | $71,949 | $5,000 | $14,666 | $13,566 | 1 | — | $3,685 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ray Bentdahl Scholarship Foundation is led by Ann Bentdahl, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann Bentdahl
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Bentdahl
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelsey A. Wessels
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kinsey E. Wessels
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ray Bentdahl Scholarship Foundation
How much does Ray Bentdahl Scholarship Foundation give each year?
Ray Bentdahl Scholarship Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $152K across 2 grants.
Where does Ray Bentdahl Scholarship Foundation operate?
Ray Bentdahl Scholarship Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, Minnesota.
What is Ray Bentdahl Scholarship Foundation's EIN?
Ray Bentdahl Scholarship Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2193198. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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