Dewey Henderson Benevolent Fund Trust

Geographic Scope: United States (UPHA members)

Background: The Dewey Henderson Benevolent Fund Trust (DHBFT) is a Section 501(c)(3) charitable foundation established to provide emergency financial support to UPHA Professional members in times of financial hardship. Named in memory of Dewey Henderson, a UPHA member who felt strongly about helping horse trainers in need.

Purpose: Provides emergency financial support due to death, disability, or natural disasters (fire, flood, storm, theft) that leave members unable to pay current living expenses or funeral costs.

Eligibility

• Must be: Current UPHA Professional Member
• Membership Duration: At least two concurrent calendar years (24 consecutive months) prior to application
• Member Status: Membership must be in place at time of application

Award Details

• Maximum Lifetime Award: Up to $30,000 per applicant
• Frequency: No more than one application per calendar year
• Payment Type: Payments made directly to member, family, estate, or approved entities (attorneys, service providers) with proper documentation

What They Fund

• Emergency living expenses
• Funeral and memorial expenses
• Medical expenses
• Rent payments
• Other documented emergency needs

What They Don't Fund

• Payments to individuals after eligible recipient's death (surviving spouses/heirs must apply individually)
• Requests caused by negligence, misappropriation, or remiss behavior

Special Considerations

• Real and documented need must be demonstrated
• Payments may be made to attorneys, service providers, or other entities if concern exists about fund handling
• Lifetime limits cannot be waived
• Confidentiality maintained throughout review process
• Determination made at sole discretion of Trustees
• Only made if funds exist from contributions or income

Contact Information

• Phone: 859-231-5070
• Email: info@uphaonline.com
• Address: UPHA, P.O. Box 3728, Midway, KY 40347

Application Process

1. Contact UPHA to request an application form
   • Phone: 859-231-5070
   • Email: info@uphaonline.com
2. Complete Application Requirements:
   • Properly and thoroughly completed application form
   • Supporting documentation demonstrating:
   • Nature of qualifying event (death, disability, natural disaster)
   • Financial hardship/inability to pay current expenses
   • Member status and tenure (24+ consecutive months)
   • Amount needed and how funds will be used
3. Submit Materials to UPHA office with all required documentation
4. Trustees Review application and make determination at their discretion

Required Documentation

• Completed Benevolent Fund Application
• Proof of documented need
• Supporting evidence of qualifying event
• Proof of UPHA Professional membership and tenure
• If applicable: receipts, invoices, or agreements with service providers (attorneys, funeral homes, etc.)