Dewey Henderson Benevolent Fund Trust
Funding Amount
Up to $30,000 lifetime
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Dewey Henderson Benevolent Fund Trust
Geographic Scope: United States (UPHA members)
Funder: United Professional Horsemen's Association (UPHA)
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.
- 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
Eligibility
- 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
Award Details
- Emergency living expenses
- Funeral and memorial expenses
- Medical expenses
- Rent payments
- Other documented emergency needs
What They Fund
- Payments to individuals after eligible recipient's death (surviving spouses/heirs must apply individually)
- Requests caused by negligence, misappropriation, or remiss behavior
What They Don't Fund
- 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
Special Considerations
- Phone: 859-231-5070
- Email: info@uphaonline.com
- Address: UPHA, P.O. Box 3728, Midway, KY 40347
Contact Information
How to Apply
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
- 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.)
Required Documentation
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