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FundersPAThe Benter Foundation C/O William Benter › 2024

Grants paid by The Benter Foundation C/O William Benter, tax year 2024

EIN 20-8807953 · Pittsburgh, PA · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T30

In tax year 2024, The Benter Foundation C/O William Benter (EIN 20-8807953) reported 44 grants paid totaling $3,141,863. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.

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Every grant, 2024

Grants reported by The Benter Foundation C/O William Benter for tax year 2024
Tax yearRecipientMatchAmountTypePurposeSource filing
2024Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Inc Pittsburgh, PAB$800,000paidSUPPORT OF MARKET SQUARE LONGER RANGE DESIGN AND PROGRAM OPPORTUNITY FUND; DEVELOPMENT OF A DOWNTOWN RETAIL STRATEGY AND SEED CAPITAL FOR RETAIL LOAN FUND; SUPPORT FOR MELLON SQUARE SAFETY MEASURES AND OTHER PLACEMAKING202531349349102668
2024University of Michigan Regents Ann Arbor, MIU$334,000paidFINAL PAYMENT OF A TWO YEAR GRANT TOTALING $668,219 TO SUPPORT A PILOT PROGRAM IN ACADEMIC DETAILING TO DISRUPT OPIOID PRESCRIBING IN DENTISTRY202531349349102668
2024Grantmakers of Western Pa Pittsburgh, PAD$333,333approved, futureGRANT TO SUPPORT THE LAUNCH OF A REGIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVE.202531349349102668
2024Laurel Highlands Council Flag Plaza Boys Scouts of America Pittsburgh, PAU$200,000paidSUPPORT OF MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT EFFORTS202531349349102668
2024Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Pittsburgh, PAB$175,000paidSUPPORT OF A HOLIDAY LIGHTING INSTALLATION IN MELLON SQUARE202531349349102668
2024Grantmakers of Western Pa Pittsburgh, PAD$166,667paidA THREE YEAR GRANT TO SUPPORT THE LAUNCH OF A REGIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVE202531349349102668
2024Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Pittsburgh, PAB$148,500paidSUPPORT FOR SAFETY MEASURES, PLACEMAKING AND PROGRAMS IN MELLON SQUARE202531349349102668
2024Point Park University Pittsburgh, PAU$107,196paidA TWO YEAR GRANT TO SUPPORT PROGRAMMATIC EXTENSION FOR THE PITTSBURGH DOWNTOWN MEDIA HUB; BUSINESS PLANNING FOR CENTER FOR MEDIA INNOVATION AND PRESS FORWARD LOCAL CHAPTER202531349349102668
2024Pittsburgh Opera Inc Pittsburgh, PAB$100,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202531349349102668
2024Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Pittsburgh, PAB$99,000paidSUPPORT OF ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY LIGHTING INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING ELEMENTS IN MELLON SQUARE202531349349102668
2024Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Inc Pittsburgh, PAB$94,000paidSUPPORT FOR ILLUMINATION OF THE WILLETT WINDOW, FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, DOWNTOWN202531349349102668
2024Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Pittsburgh, PAB$75,000approved, futureSUPPORT OF CINDERELLA STAGED IN 2025.202531349349102668
2024Pittsburgh Symphony Inc DBA Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Pittsburgh, PAU$75,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202531349349102668
2024Point Park University Pittsburgh, PAU$67,195approved, futureSUPPORT PROGRAMMATIC EXTENSION FOR THE PITTSBURGH DOWNTOWN MEDIA HUB; BUSINESS PLANNING FOR CENTER FOR MEDIA INNOVATION, AND PRESS FORWARD LOCAL CHAPTER.202531349349102668
2024Reading Ready Pittsburgh Inc Homestead, PAB$60,000paidSUPPORT FOR DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH202531349349102668
2024Venture Outdoors Pittsburgh, PAB$50,000paidSUPPORT OF AN EDUCATIONAL AND KAYAK RENTAL FACILITY IN DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH202531349349102668
2024Friends of the Riverfront Pittsburgh, PAB$50,000paidSUPPORT OF A TRANSIT VAN, STAFF POSITION AND CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE202531349349102668
2024Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Inc Pittsburgh, PAB$50,000paidSUPPORT FOR SHADOW STUDENT ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OUTREACH EFFORTS DOWNTOWN202531349349102668
2024Pittsburgh Glass Center Inc Pittsburgh, PAB$50,000paidSUPPORT FOR RETAIL SHOP FITTINGS202531349349102668
2024Research Foundation of the City University of New York for the National Net New York, NYD$50,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202531349349102668
2024Quantum Theatre Inc Pittsburgh, PAB$40,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202531349349102668
2024University of Pittsburgh Dietrich College of Arts and Sciences Department Pittsburgh, PAU$40,000paidSUPPORT OF A LECTURE SERIES IN MATHEMATICS202531349349102668
2024Point Park University Pittsburgh, PAU$37,500paidSUPPORT OF URBAN LAND INSTITUTE PLANNING EFFORT202531349349102668
2024Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban Forest DBA Tree Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PAD$35,000paidSUPPORT OF FUNDRAISING AND REVENUE ENHANCEMENTS202531349349102668
2024Bike Pittsburgh Inc Pittsburgh, PAB$30,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND SUPPORT FOR OPEN STREETS202531349349102668
2024Mattress Factory Pittsburgh, PAB$25,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202531349349102668
2024Publicsource Pittsburgh, PAB$25,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202531349349102668
2024Spotlight Pa Harrisburg, PAB$25,000paidSUPPORT OF SPOTLIGHT PA MATCHING CAMPAIGNS202531349349102668
2024Pittsburgh Opera Inc Pittsburgh, PAB$25,000paidSUPPORT FOR ENHANCED FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES202531349349102668
2024World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PAB$25,000paidTO SUPPORT A CONSULTANT TO ENHANCE PUBLIC PROGRAMMING202531349349102668
2024Shiftworks Community Public Art Pittsburgh, PAC$24,000paidSUPPORT FOR A PLAN TO CURATE A LIGHT INSTALLATION FOR THE HOLIDAY IN MELLON SQUARE202531349349102668
2024Pittsburgh Glass Center Inc Pittsburgh, PAB$20,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202531349349102668
2024Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PAC$20,000paidMATCHING FUNDS TO SUPPORT AN END OF YEAR INDIVIDUAL, ONLINE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN.202531349349102668
2024Grow Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PAB$20,000paidSUPPORT OF SEASONAL FARMERS MARKET IN HOMEWOOD202531349349102668
2024Attack Theatre Inc Pittsburgh, PAB$15,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202531349349102668
2024Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania DBA Heinz History Center Pittsburgh, PAD$15,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202531349349102668
2024Steel City Squash Inc Pittsburgh, PAB$15,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202531349349102668
2024Just Harvest Education Fund Pittsburgh, PAB$15,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202531349349102668
2024Steel City Squash Inc Pittsburgh, PAB$15,000approved, futureGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202531349349102668
2024Chatham Baroque Inc Pittsburgh, PAB$13,500paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202531349349102668
2024Boys and Girls Club of Western Pa Pittsburgh, PAU$10,000paidSUPPORT OF A BUSINESS PLAN AND ROADMAP FOR A YOUTH CENTER IN DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH202531349349102668
2024New Hazlett Center for the Performing Arts DBA New Hazlett Theater Pittsburgh, PAD$10,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202531349349102668
2024City Theatre Company Inc DBA City Theatre Pittsburgh, PAU$10,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202531349349102668
2024Women for a Healthy Environment Pittsburgh, PAC$10,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202531349349102668
2024Pa Cleanways of Allegheny Countyba Allegheny Cleanways Etna, PAD$10,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202531349349102668
2024Garfield Community Farm Pittsburgh, PAB$7,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202531349349102668
2024Assemble Inc Pittsburgh, PAB$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202531349349102668
2024Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Formerly Essential Public Media Inc Pittsburgh, PAD$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT202531349349102668

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