Theodore C and Katherine P Bentley
Theodore C and Katherine P Bentley is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $198K. Net investment income was $391K.
Theodore C and Katherine P Bentley at a glance
In short: Theodore C and Katherine P Bentley gave $198K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $197,811
- -38.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,969
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $6,013,547
- +6.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (51% 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 Theodore C and Katherine P Bentley funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Big Brothers Big Sisters Northwest ($77K). Together the top 5 received $198K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 32 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Theodore C and Katherine P Bentley gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 73% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $198K (2024) to $323K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $198K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Northwest Portland, OR | Building Big Bridges Gala Matching Challenge | $76,850 |
| Friends of the Clark County Fair Ridgefield, WA | Junior Livestock Auction | $48,961 |
| Minds Matter Portland, OR | Matching grant challenge | $25,000 |
| Youth Efforts Against Hunger - Yeah Brush Prairie, WA | YEAH's matching fund for its Annual Fundraiser | $20,000 |
| Youth Efforts Against Hunger - Yeah Brush Prairie, WA | Annual Fundraiser | $20,000 |
| Blackpearl Friesians Ridgefield, WA | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,013,547 | $644,789 | $292,671 | $197,811 | 6 | $230,448 | $390,901 | $314,702 |
| 2023 | $5,661,429 | $84,313 | $410,517 | $323,000 | 7 | $354,529 | $134,984 | $293,860 |
| 2022 | $5,987,633 | $432,479 | $295,285 | $222,900 | 9 | $253,563 | $271,744 | $295,027 |
| 2021 | $5,850,439 | $1,684,313 | $272,699 | $220,000 | 5 | $246,491 | $532,289 | $255,432 |
| 2020 | $4,454,244 | $304,609 | $262,002 | $205,000 | 5 | — | $184,236 | $244,700 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Theodore C and Katherine P Bentley reported a distributable amount of $315K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Theodore C and Katherine P Bentley is led by Theodore C Bentley, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Theodore C Bentley
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Cameron
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine P Bentley
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Max Nelson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan M Bentley Cameron
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda L Nelson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Theodore C and Katherine P Bentley
How much does Theodore C and Katherine P Bentley give each year?
Theodore C and Katherine P Bentley gave $198K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $323K across 7 grants.
What is Theodore C and Katherine P Bentley's typical grant size?
Theodore C and Katherine P Bentley's median grant in 2024 was $22,500, and its average grant was $32,969, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Theodore C and Katherine P Bentley give grants?
Theodore C and Katherine P Bentley gives mostly in Oregon: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (49%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (2 grants), Ridgefield, WA (2 grants) and Brush Prairie, WA (2 grants).
Does Theodore C and Katherine P Bentley give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of Theodore C and Katherine P Bentley's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Theodore C and Katherine P Bentley's largest grantees?
Theodore C and Katherine P Bentley's largest 2024 grantees include Big Brothers Big Sisters Northwest ($76,850), Friends of the Clark County Fair ($48,961) and Youth Efforts Against Hunger - Yeah ($40,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Theodore C and Katherine P Bentley?
Theodore C and Katherine P Bentley reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $230K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $315K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Theodore C and Katherine P Bentley's EIN?
Theodore C and Katherine P Bentley's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3818939. 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
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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