Private foundation · Wilmington, DE (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Dorothy G Bender Foundation Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $10K
- Typical grant
- $10K to $10K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 53 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $638K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $638K | $10K | 1 |
| 2024 | $580K | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $521K | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Grace m bender · washington · 2022348010 · gracebender@me.com
- What to send
- Requests are to be submitted in writing accompanied by a copy of irs exemption letter.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Grace BenderPres, dir
- Jack BenderDir, sec, treas
- Jay BenderDir, vp
- Kenneth BenderDir
- Scott BenderDir
- Lisa Bender FeldmanDir
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- General & unrestricted
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | General & Unrestricted | $10K |