Benge Family Foundation

EIN 20-5796341 · OR · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$500 Funds in OR, WA, CA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Benge Family Foundation based in OR paid 17 grants totaling $14.1K to 17 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $3.1K, with a median of $500. Its largest recipients included PORTLAND FRIENDS OF THE DHAMMA, SANGHATA FOUNDATION, and DESCHUTES LAND TRUST. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$109,156
Giving (latest yr)
$14,050
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
17
Median grant
$500
Recipients
17
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
6
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Portland Friends of the Dhamma$3,100
  • Sanghata Foundation$2,600
  • Deschutes Land Trust$1,000
  • Neighbor Impact$1,000
  • Oregon Natural Desert Association$1,000

Where grants went

  • Oregon$10,350 · 13 grants
  • Washington$2,600 · 1 grant
  • California$1,100 · 3 grants

Grants Paid (17)

Portland Friends of the Dhamma
Portland, OR
Carryout Spec Serv As Provided IN Org Charter
$3,100
Sanghata Foundation
White Salmon, WA
Carryout Spec Serv As Provided IN Org Charter
$2,600
Oregon Natural Desert Association
Bend, OR
Carryout Spec Serv As Provided IN Org Charter
$1,000
Neighbor Impact
Bend, OR
Carryout Spec Serv As Provided IN Org Charter
$1,000
Deschutes Land Trust
Bend, OR
Carryout Spec Serv As Provided IN Org Charter
$1,000
Planned Parenthood
Portland, OR
Carryout Spec Serv As Provided IN Org Charter
$500
Central Oregon Trail Association
Bend, OR
Carryout Spec Serv As Provided IN Org Charter
$500
Humane Society of Central Oregon
Bend, OR
Carryout Spec Serv As Provided IN Org Charter
$500
Kids Center
Bend, OR
Carryout Spec Serv As Provided IN Org Charter
$500
Family Kitchen
Bend, OR
Carryout Spec Serv As Provided IN Org Charter
$500
Volunteers IN Medicine
Bend, OR
Carryout Spec Serv As Provided IN Org Charter
$500
Saving Grace
Bend, OR
Carryout Spec Serv As Provided IN Org Charter
$500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Benge Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Benge Family Foundation is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services. Its recent grants reached organizations across 3 states.

In its most recent filing, Benge Family Foundation reported 17 itemized grants totaling $14.1K. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $3.1K (median $500).

Recent recipients include PORTLAND FRIENDS OF THE DHAMMA, SANGHATA FOUNDATION, DESCHUTES LAND TRUST, among 17 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Benge Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Oregon, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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