The Ben Initiative
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2022–2025
Total received
$894K
Foundation funders
8
Grants recorded
12
Years covered
2022–2025
Who funds The Ben Initiative?
The Ben Initiative is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc ($281K), WK Kellogg Foundation ($250K), NDN Collective Inc ($200K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $894K in grants to The Ben Initiative between 2022–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | $280,500 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| WK Kellogg Foundation | $250,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| NDN Collective Inc | $200,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Ideagarden Institute Incorporated | $75,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Notah Begay III Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Common Counsel Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Con Alma Health Foundation Inc | $8,750 | 1 | 2024 |
| Brookwood Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2022) to $434K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
What grants has The Ben Initiative received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | WK Kellogg Foundation | Food, Strong and Equitable Food Systems | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | $250,000 |
| 2024 | WK Kellogg Foundation | Food, Strong and Equitable Food Systems | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Ideagarden Institute Incorporated | Greg Steltenpohl Award to Support Business Operations | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Con Alma Health Foundation Inc | HEALTHCARE | $8,750 |
| 2023 | NDN Collective Inc | COMMUNITY SELF-DETERMINATION | $200,000 |
| 2023 | The Notah Begay III Foundation Inc | COMMUNITY EMPOWERMNT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | WK Kellogg Foundation | increase access to traditional Indigenous foods during early childhood on the Navajo Nation by supporting capacity building and organizational development efforts of local leaders | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Common Counsel Foundation | PROJECT SUPPORT BIDII BABY FOOD | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | Project support | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Brookwood Foundation | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | PROJECT SUPPORT | $23,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Ben Initiative?
The Ben Initiative is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc ($281K), WK Kellogg Foundation ($250K), NDN Collective Inc ($200K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $894K in grants to The Ben Initiative between 2022–2025.
Who is The Ben Initiative's largest funder?
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of The Ben Initiative, with $281K across 3 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has The Ben Initiative received?
IRS 990 filings record $894K in grants to The Ben Initiative across 12 grants from 8 funders between 2022–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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