Denton Benefit League
Denton Benefit League is a public charity based in Denton, Texas. Founded in 1973, it raises funds for local philanthropic purposes and makes grants to organizations serving Denton County communities north of Lake Lewisville.
Denton Benefit League at a glance
In short: Denton Benefit League reported $162K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $162,042 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +52.1% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $177,709
- +12.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $198,990
- +14.0% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $225
- -11.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $179,398
- -5.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Denton Benefit League
- How to Apply
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The League’s 2026–2027 application cycle required organizations to meet its eligibility criteria and submit an application with attachments. Eligible applicants were to be invited to a mandatory Grants Committee interview. Applicants must be community-based, have at least three years of continuous local service and IRS-recognized nonprofit status documented for at least three years in the applicant’s name, and have a governing or advisory board with local representation. Requests must benefit the applicant organization and support an eligible purpose. The League’s nonsectarian policy excludes sectarian projects, services, and capital improvements; organizations may not require religious affiliation or participation to receive services, and grant-funded equipment may not become the property of a religious institution. The application instructions also refer applicants to the grant policy for qualifications and requirements.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026–2027 application deadline was August 31, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.; this cycle has passed. The League said qualifying organizations would be invited to interviews in late October, with decisions following its November general meeting.
- Deadline
- The 2026–2027 application deadline was August 31, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.; this cycle has passed.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 725, Denton, TX 76202
Phone: (214) 770-0716
Website: https://dentonbenefitleague.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Denton Benefit League funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The League’s grant policy limits funding to organizations benefiting Denton County north of Lake Lewisville, primarily the city of Denton and contiguous communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is Denton Benefit League open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 14 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $6K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2024). 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 $107K (2024) to $190K (2021). In 2025 it reported $162K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denton Co Friends of Family Denton, TX | Support | $10,302 |
| Denton Community Food Center Denton, TX | Support | $10,000 |
| Denton Festival Foundation Denton, TX | Support | $10,000 |
| Riding Unlimited Ponder, TX | — | $10,000 |
| Denton County MHMR Center Denton, TX | Support | $8,794 |
| Explorium Denton Denton, TX | Support | $8,183 |
| Fairoaks of Denton Denton, TX | Support | $8,028 |
| Childrens Advocacydenton CO Lewisville, TX | Support | $6,487 |
| CASA of Denton County Inc Denton, TX | Support | $6,400 |
| Lovepacs Denton Denton, TX | Support | $6,341 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $177,709 | $198,990 | $179,398 | $162,042 | Total only | $225 |
| 2024 | $158,117 | $174,609 | $188,828 | $106,558 | 14 | $255 |
| 2023 | $172,336 | $178,500 | $192,937 | $131,167 | 15 | $145 |
| 2022 | $186,773 | $206,178 | $171,475 | $108,700 | 12 | $65 |
| 2021 | $152,070 | $186,651 | $257,850 | $189,506 | 18 | $130 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to provide grants to nonprofit organizations. Its grant policy identifies community and social service, education, culture, and local history as eligible purposes.
Examples of past grantees illustrate the range of supported work. Denton Community Food Center describes its mission as distributing food to needy families through community churches, organizations, and individuals. Fair Oaks of Denton says it provides housing and services to lower-income older adults and people with disabilities. Our Daily Bread describes its work as feeding, sheltering, and caring for people who are homeless or at risk. Denton Community Theatre says it contributes to community cultural life through theatre and promotes education and interest in performing arts.
Grantmaking
The League reported 14 grants totaling $106,558 in 2024, an average of about $7,611 per grant. In 2023, it reported 15 grants totaling $131,167. The 2025 filing lists a grant count of zero.
In 2024, the League gave $10,000 to Denton Community Food Center, $8,028 to Fair Oaks of Denton, $5,954 to Our Daily Bread, and $5,062 to Denton Community Theatre.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mary Ann McDuff as President; Jenifer Fuller, Dorothy Woods, Patty Richards, Nina Austin, and Jodi Vicars Nance as Vice Presidents; Caryn Riggs as Treasurer; and Carolyn Ferguson, Keri Anne Caruthers, and Olivia Jeffers as Directors.
Denton Benefit League is led by Mary Ann McDuff, President since 2025 (on filings since 2022); none of the 16 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Ann McDuff
President
2nd Vice President → Director, 2024
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryann Reid
Director
7th Vice President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Ferguson
Director
President-Elect → President, 2023
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Key
Director
3rd Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keri Anne Caruthers
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Zaruba
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caryn Riggs
Treasurer
President → Past-President, 2023
Past-President → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Woods
Vice President
8th Vice President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenifer Fuller
Vice President
10th Vice President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Schroeder
Vice President
7th Vice President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hillary Castillo
Vice President
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nina Austin
Vice President
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jodi Vicars Nance
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Olivia Jeffers
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patty Richards
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Tivis
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (30)
- Former: Tanya Blixt (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Carol Rogers (2023–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Ellen Sawko (2023–2024) — President
- Former: Lynne Edgar (2023–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Alyson Gregory-Richter (2024) — Vice President
- Former: Edene Riggs (2024) — Vice President
- Former: Shannon Bryan (2024) — Secretary
- Former: Sylvia Hobdy (2024) — Vice President
- Former: Jessica Mays (2022–2023) — Recording Secretary
- Former: Savannah Ferguson (2022–2023) — Member at Large
- Former: Ashley Collins Carter (2023) — 9th Vice President
- Former: Darien Orr (2023) — 8th Vice President
- Former: Jackie Jackson (2023) — 4th Vice President
- Former: Kim Collins (2023) — 6th Vice President
- Former: Lindsay Stewart (2023) — 5th Vice President
- Former: Carrie Langford (2021–2022) — 1st Vice President
- Former: Christi Moss (2021–2022) — 10th Vice President
- Former: Elizabeth Ferring (2021–2022) — 3rd Vice President
- Former: Laura Brewer (2021–2022) — Past President
- Former: Norma Barker (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Rebecca Jackson (2021–2022) — 7th Vice President
- Former: Alicia Barker (2022) — 6th Vice President
- Former: Brooke Moore (2022) — 4th Vice President
- Former: Codi Guthrie (2021) — 9th Vice President
- Former: Jo Ann Ballantine (2021) — 6th Vice President
- Former: Kimberly Crain (2021) — 8th Vice President
- Former: Maritza Cates (2021) — 3rd Vice President
- Former: Patrice Frisby (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Patti Richard (2021) — 4th Vice President
- Former: Shelley Anthony (2021) — Past President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Denton Benefit League
How much does Denton Benefit League give each year?
Denton Benefit League reported $162K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it gave $107K across 14 grants.
How large is Denton Benefit League?
Denton Benefit League reported $178K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $199K.
What does Denton Benefit League fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to provide grants to nonprofit organizations. Its grant policy identifies community and social service, education, culture, and local history as eligible purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Denton Benefit League?
The League’s 2026–2027 application cycle required organizations to meet its eligibility criteria and submit an application with attachments. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Denton Benefit League make grants?
The League’s grant policy limits funding to organizations benefiting Denton County north of Lake Lewisville, primarily the city of Denton and contiguous communities.
What is Denton Benefit League's EIN?
Denton Benefit League's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-1491397. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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