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Filing year 2023

BENDER FOUNDATION INC

Washington, District of Columbia·EIN 52-6054193·NTEE T20 · Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations·501(c)(3)

* Sector derived from filing type (Form 990-PF), not IRS-assigned

Total revenue
$4.2M
Total assets
$150.6M
Total expenses
$8.1M
Reported officers
9

Executive compensation

Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2023

Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.

President
Board President
Above 90th percentile
$244k
$268k
Director
Unclassified
$140k
$153k
Vice President
Board Vice President
Median to 75th percentile
$30k
$33k
Vp/treasurer/secretary
Board Treasurer
Median to 75th percentile
$12k
$13k
Director
Unclassified
$3k
$4k
Director
Unclassified
$2k
$3k
Director
Unclassified
$600
$658

Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.

Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.

Plus 2 unpaid individuals.

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Pay in context

Top pay as a share of expenses

In 2023, the highest total compensation at BENDER FOUNDATION INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.

This organization (2023)
3%
Sector median
15%
Middle half of sector
5% to 24%

Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.

Grants paid

Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.

Total granted

$6.4M

Itemized grants

75

Median grant

$51k

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
AMERICAN UNIVERSITYWASHINGTON, DCCENTER FOR ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE$500k
BENDER JCC OF GREATER WASHINGTONROCKVILLE, MDEXECU.SALARY SUPPORT$300k
ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUEWASHINGTON, DCDC EDUCATION INITIATIVES 1 OF 3$250k
ASHLEY ADDICTION TREATMENTHAVRE DE GRACE, MDRECOVERY COACHING SERVICE$250k
BANK OF AMERICA CHARITABLE GIFT FUNDSBOSTON, MADISCRETIONARY FUND$250k
FIDELITY CHARITABLECINCINNATI, OHJULIE B SILVER FDN FAMILY FUND$250k
MEDSTAR WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTERWASHINGTON, DCMEDSTAR WASH. HOSPITAL CENTER HEART HOSPITAL$250k
VANGUARD CHARITABLE FUNDWARWICK, RICONTRIBUTION TO BENDER FOUNDATION DAF$250k
UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIALCOLLEGE PARK, DCBEYOND OUR WALLS FUND 2 OF 5$200k
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATIONARLINGTON, VAHEART BALL$150k
BENDER JCC OF GREATER WASHINGTONROCKVILLE, MDBENDER-DOSIK PARENTING CENTER$150k
COLLEGE TRACKSBETHESDA, MDGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$150k
FUTURE LINKROCKVILLE, MDGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$150k
JEWISH WOMEN INTERNATIONALWASHINGTON, DCLEADERSHIP INSTITUTE$150k
REACH EDUCATION INCROCKVILLE, MDGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$125k
GRASSROOTS HEALTHWASHINGTON, DCGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$110k
ATHLETES FOR HOPEBETHESDA, MDGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$100k
FAMILY SERVICES INCGAITHERSBURG, MDMOCO RECONNECT$100k
IDENTITY INCGAITHERSBURG, MDGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$100k
JEWISH SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCYROCKVILLE, MDMIND CRAFT PROJECT$100k
MARY'S CENTERWASHINGTON, DCGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$100k
SUBURBAN HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONBETHESDA, MDCLINICAL LADDER AND NURSING CLINICAL LEADER FELLOWSHIP$100k
TORTURE ABOLITION AND SURVIVORS SUPPWASHINGTON, VAGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$100k
VIVA SCHOOL (CITYDANCE)NORTH BETHESDA, MDTHE VIVA SCHOOL'S INAUGRAL ENVISON GALA DONATION ONLY$100k
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER WASHINGTONNORTH BETHESDA, MDANNUAL CAMPAIGN$86k
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FAQ

Common questions about BENDER FOUNDATION INC

What does the Board President of BENDER FOUNDATION INC earn?

In 2023, the Board President of BENDER FOUNDATION INC received $244,404 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.

How does Board President pay at BENDER FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?

Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board President at BENDER FOUNDATION INC falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at BENDER FOUNDATION INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.

What are BENDER FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?

In 2023, BENDER FOUNDATION INC reported $4.2M in total revenue and $8.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.

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