The Bender Family Foundation works to foster, preserve and fund the arts, culture, education, history and environment of New York State’s Capital Region.
Donor Name: Bender Family Foundation
State: New York
County: Albany County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/13/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Funding Priorities
Preference is given to projects in: the city of Albany; and (2) the county of Albany; however, the area within a radius of no more than 30 miles measured from the site of the present New York State Capitol Building (State Street, Albany) will also be considered.
- The Foundation accepts proposals from organizations whose directors are active as volunteers, directors or donors;
- The Foundation will award challenge grants and will permit grants to be used as matching funds for other foundation grants;
- Priority is given to Albany County projects;
- The Foundation will consider requests for funding to support capital campaigns and capital expenditures;
- Grants will not be made to the same organization in consecutive years;
- The Foundation does not make grants to individuals or to support annual fund drives
Funding Information
Grants from this fund usually range from $5,000 to $15,000.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for competitive grants, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Qualify under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as a nonprofit organization OR operate under the fiscal sponsorship of a qualifying nonprofit organization;
For more information, visit Bender Family Foundation.
