Benjamin L Donnell Trust
The Benjamin L Donnell Trust is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. In its 2025 filing, it reported 13 grants totaling $31,213, with listed recipients including charitable organizations in Maine.
Benjamin L Donnell Trust at a glance
In short: Benjamin L Donnell Trust gave $31K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Maine. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $31,213
- +14.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,401
- +14.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,009
- Total assets
- $602,042
- +2.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Benjamin L Donnell Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Benjamin L Donnell Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pine Tree Council Boy Scouts Ofamerica ($5K). Together the top 10 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 65 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2025 grants are primarily to Maine organizations. The filing’s recipient-state data reports 100% of grant dollars in Maine and less than 1% in California; the itemized list also includes a $100 grant to a California organization.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Benjamin L Donnell Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2023) to $35K (2022). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Tree Council Boy Scouts Ofamerica Raymond, ME | Unrestricted General | $5,473 |
| Good Will-Hinckley Farm Hinckley, ME | Unrestricted General | $3,320 |
| Sweetser Children Services Saco, ME | Unrestricted General | $3,320 |
| Wayfinder Schools Camden, ME | Unrestricted General | $3,320 |
| Catherine Morrill Day Nursery Portland, ME | Unrestricted General | $3,009 |
| Portland Boys Club Association Portland, ME | Unrestricted General | $3,009 |
| YWCA of Portland Portland, ME | Unrestricted General | $3,009 |
| Mainehealth Portland, ME | Unrestricted Geneneral | $3,009 |
| Girl Scouts of Maine S Portland, ME | Unrestricted General | $3,009 |
| Pine Tree Society Bath, ME | Unrestricted General | $545 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $602,042 | $57,231 | $43,562 | $31,213 | 13 | $35,730 | $48,986 | $34,818 |
| 2024 | $588,790 | $18,588 | $38,518 | $27,253 | 13 | $31,457 | $9,908 | $32,751 |
| 2023 | $591,581 | $-6,221 | $36,115 | $22,775 | 13 | $26,749 | $6,290 | $30,566 |
| 2022 | $621,944 | $120,473 | $47,065 | $34,921 | 13 | $39,388 | $112,282 | $32,872 |
| 2021 | $644,222 | $41,466 | $40,720 | $27,516 | 13 | — | $34,100 | $35,259 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Benjamin L Donnell Trust reported a distributable amount of $35K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the Trust is provided. Its 2025 grants were reported as unrestricted general support. Among the grantees, Wayfinder Schools says it helps students discover their strengths, connect with family and community, take responsibility, and earn a high school diploma. Catherine Morrill Day Nursery describes its mission as supporting young children’s development in a safe, nurturing environment and supporting families and community. Girl Scouts of Maine says its work builds girls’ courage, confidence, and character. Pine Tree Society says it provides Maine children and adults with disabilities opportunities and means to improve their lives and their families’ lives.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Trust reported 13 grants totaling $31,213. Grant amounts ranged from $40 to $5,473, with a median of $3,009. Among the listed grants, the largest were $5,473 to Pine Tree Council Boy Scouts of America; $3,320 each to Good Will-Hinckley Farm, Sweetser Children Services, and Wayfinder Schools; and $3,009 each to Catherine Morrill Day Nursery, Portland Boys Club Association, YWCA of Portland, MaineHealth, and Girl Scouts of Maine.
Other listed 2025 grants included $545 to Pine Tree Society, $100 to 1st Congregational Church Long Beach, and $50 to West Falmouth Free Baptist Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bank of America is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Benjamin L Donnell Trust's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$10K (2022) → $10K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $10K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin L Donnell Trust
How much does Benjamin L Donnell Trust give each year?
Benjamin L Donnell Trust gave $31K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $27K across 13 grants.
What is Benjamin L Donnell Trust's typical grant size?
Benjamin L Donnell Trust's median grant in 2025 was $3,009, and its average grant was $2,401, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Benjamin L Donnell Trust give grants?
Benjamin L Donnell Trust gives mostly in Maine: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, ME (4 grants).
Does Benjamin L Donnell Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Benjamin L Donnell Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Benjamin L Donnell Trust's largest grantees?
Benjamin L Donnell Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Pine Tree Council Boy Scouts Ofamerica ($5,473), Good Will-Hinckley Farm ($3,320) and Sweetser Children Services ($3,320), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Benjamin L Donnell Trust?
Benjamin L Donnell Trust reported $602K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Benjamin L Donnell Trust fund?
No mission statement for the Trust is provided. Its 2025 grants were reported as unrestricted general support. Among the grantees, Wayfinder Schools says it helps students discover their strengths, connect with family and community, take responsibility, and earn a high school diploma. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Benjamin L Donnell Trust?
The Trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Benjamin L Donnell Trust's EIN?
Benjamin L Donnell Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-6008020. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Benjamin L Donnell Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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