Quick Summary
Name: Robert M Bennett & Marjie A Bennett Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $600,000 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $500,000 - $3,000,000 |
| Average Grant | $600,000 (based on recent activity) |
| Application Method | Invitation Only / No Public Process |
Contact Details
No website, phone, or email publicly available. The foundation is a private foundation based in Woodland Hills, CA.
Geographic Focus
- Southern California (Los Angeles County, Orange County)
- Focus on local California organizations
Funding Priorities
- Neuromuscular Disease Support: Major support for Muscular Dystrophy Association programs, including summer camps for children ages 8-17 with neuromuscular diseases
- Television Industry Education: Substantial funding for Television Academy Foundation education programs, including the Bob Bennett Future Leaders program providing scholarships, professional development, and leadership training for college students in television internships
- Youth Development: Support for programs that provide transformative experiences and opportunities for young people
What They Don't Fund
Information not publicly available. As a private family foundation with no public application process, they appear to fund primarily through invitation or trustee-identified organizations aligned with the late Robert Bennett's legacy in broadcasting and his commitment to MDA.
Application Method
This is a private family foundation that does not appear to have a public application process. Grants are made through trustee discretion to selected organizations. The foundation makes a small number of large grants annually (typically 1-2 awards per year) to organizations connected to the late Robert Bennett's legacy and interests.
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