Funders › PA › The 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.
Every grant, 2024
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Inc Pittsburgh, PA | B | $800,000 | paid | SUPPORT 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 PLACEMAKING | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | University of Michigan Regents Ann Arbor, MI | U | $334,000 | paid | FINAL PAYMENT OF A TWO YEAR GRANT TOTALING $668,219 TO SUPPORT A PILOT PROGRAM IN ACADEMIC DETAILING TO DISRUPT OPIOID PRESCRIBING IN DENTISTRY | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Grantmakers of Western Pa Pittsburgh, PA | D | $333,333 | approved, future | GRANT TO SUPPORT THE LAUNCH OF A REGIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVE. | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Laurel Highlands Council Flag Plaza Boys Scouts of America Pittsburgh, PA | U | $200,000 | paid | SUPPORT OF MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT EFFORTS | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Pittsburgh, PA | B | $175,000 | paid | SUPPORT OF A HOLIDAY LIGHTING INSTALLATION IN MELLON SQUARE | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Grantmakers of Western Pa Pittsburgh, PA | D | $166,667 | paid | A THREE YEAR GRANT TO SUPPORT THE LAUNCH OF A REGIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVE | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Pittsburgh, PA | B | $148,500 | paid | SUPPORT FOR SAFETY MEASURES, PLACEMAKING AND PROGRAMS IN MELLON SQUARE | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA | U | $107,196 | paid | A TWO YEAR GRANT TO SUPPORT PROGRAMMATIC EXTENSION FOR THE PITTSBURGH DOWNTOWN MEDIA HUB; BUSINESS PLANNING FOR CENTER FOR MEDIA INNOVATION AND PRESS FORWARD LOCAL CHAPTER | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Pittsburgh Opera Inc Pittsburgh, PA | B | $100,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Pittsburgh, PA | B | $99,000 | paid | SUPPORT OF ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY LIGHTING INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING ELEMENTS IN MELLON SQUARE | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Inc Pittsburgh, PA | B | $94,000 | paid | SUPPORT FOR ILLUMINATION OF THE WILLETT WINDOW, FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, DOWNTOWN | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Pittsburgh, PA | B | $75,000 | approved, future | SUPPORT OF CINDERELLA STAGED IN 2025. | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Pittsburgh Symphony Inc DBA Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Pittsburgh, PA | U | $75,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA | U | $67,195 | approved, future | SUPPORT PROGRAMMATIC EXTENSION FOR THE PITTSBURGH DOWNTOWN MEDIA HUB; BUSINESS PLANNING FOR CENTER FOR MEDIA INNOVATION, AND PRESS FORWARD LOCAL CHAPTER. | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Reading Ready Pittsburgh Inc Homestead, PA | B | $60,000 | paid | SUPPORT FOR DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Venture Outdoors Pittsburgh, PA | B | $50,000 | paid | SUPPORT OF AN EDUCATIONAL AND KAYAK RENTAL FACILITY IN DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Friends of the Riverfront Pittsburgh, PA | B | $50,000 | paid | SUPPORT OF A TRANSIT VAN, STAFF POSITION AND CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Inc Pittsburgh, PA | B | $50,000 | paid | SUPPORT FOR SHADOW STUDENT ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OUTREACH EFFORTS DOWNTOWN | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Pittsburgh Glass Center Inc Pittsburgh, PA | B | $50,000 | paid | SUPPORT FOR RETAIL SHOP FITTINGS | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Research Foundation of the City University of New York for the National Net New York, NY | D | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Quantum Theatre Inc Pittsburgh, PA | B | $40,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | University of Pittsburgh Dietrich College of Arts and Sciences Department Pittsburgh, PA | U | $40,000 | paid | SUPPORT OF A LECTURE SERIES IN MATHEMATICS | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA | U | $37,500 | paid | SUPPORT OF URBAN LAND INSTITUTE PLANNING EFFORT | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban Forest DBA Tree Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | D | $35,000 | paid | SUPPORT OF FUNDRAISING AND REVENUE ENHANCEMENTS | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Bike Pittsburgh Inc Pittsburgh, PA | B | $30,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND SUPPORT FOR OPEN STREETS | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Mattress Factory Pittsburgh, PA | B | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Publicsource Pittsburgh, PA | B | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Spotlight Pa Harrisburg, PA | B | $25,000 | paid | SUPPORT OF SPOTLIGHT PA MATCHING CAMPAIGNS | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Pittsburgh Opera Inc Pittsburgh, PA | B | $25,000 | paid | SUPPORT FOR ENHANCED FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | B | $25,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT A CONSULTANT TO ENHANCE PUBLIC PROGRAMMING | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Shiftworks Community Public Art Pittsburgh, PA | C | $24,000 | paid | SUPPORT FOR A PLAN TO CURATE A LIGHT INSTALLATION FOR THE HOLIDAY IN MELLON SQUARE | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Pittsburgh Glass Center Inc Pittsburgh, PA | B | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | C | $20,000 | paid | MATCHING FUNDS TO SUPPORT AN END OF YEAR INDIVIDUAL, ONLINE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN. | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Grow Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | B | $20,000 | paid | SUPPORT OF SEASONAL FARMERS MARKET IN HOMEWOOD | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Attack Theatre Inc Pittsburgh, PA | B | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania DBA Heinz History Center Pittsburgh, PA | D | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Steel City Squash Inc Pittsburgh, PA | B | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Just Harvest Education Fund Pittsburgh, PA | B | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Steel City Squash Inc Pittsburgh, PA | B | $15,000 | approved, future | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Chatham Baroque Inc Pittsburgh, PA | B | $13,500 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Boys and Girls Club of Western Pa Pittsburgh, PA | U | $10,000 | paid | SUPPORT OF A BUSINESS PLAN AND ROADMAP FOR A YOUTH CENTER IN DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | New Hazlett Center for the Performing Arts DBA New Hazlett Theater Pittsburgh, PA | D | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | City Theatre Company Inc DBA City Theatre Pittsburgh, PA | U | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Women for a Healthy Environment Pittsburgh, PA | C | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Pa Cleanways of Allegheny Countyba Allegheny Cleanways Etna, PA | D | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Garfield Community Farm Pittsburgh, PA | B | $7,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Assemble Inc Pittsburgh, PA | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202531349349102668 |
| 2024 | Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Formerly Essential Public Media Inc Pittsburgh, PA | D | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202531349349102668 |
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Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. All years for this funder.
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