Lena Benas Memorial Fund Grant

Lena Benas Memorial Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Lena Benas Memorial Fund
Last Updated: July 16, 2025

Summary

The Lena Benas Memorial Fund Grant, established in 1986, aims to support the health, human services, and housing needs of underserved individuals in Litchfield, Connecticut, and nearby communities. The fund prioritizes organizations that serve these populations, particularly in areas such as education, healthcare, and housing maintenance. Special consideration is given to established nonprofits that demonstrate a commitment to improving the lives of those in need, ensuring impactful community support.

Overview

Mission The Lena Benas Memorial Fund was established in 1986 to provide for the health, human services, and housing needs of underserved people living in Litchfield, Connecticut, and its surrounding communities. Program Focus Areas We seek to positively impact the lives of the traditionally underserved within our communities through our support of charitable organizations. There are a limited number of Connecticut foundations where the donor granted broad funding discretion to Bank of America, Private Bank. These foundations generally fund the areas of human services, education, health care, the arts, and the environment.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Organizations

Ineligibility

We typically do not provide support for start-up nonprofits or programs that are not yet established.