How much funding does Lena Benas Memorial Fund Grant provide?

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When is the deadline for Lena Benas Memorial Fund Grant?

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Lena Benas Memorial Fund Grant

Benas Lsbenas Memorial Fund

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Organizations

Not eligible / not funded

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

Overview

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.

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.

Ineligibility

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

What Benas Lsbenas Memorial Fund actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025: 12
Total given: $81K
Median grant: $5,000
Range: $4,000–$10K

By dollars: Connecticut 94%, District of Columbia 6%. Top recipient cities: Litchfield, CT; Hartford, CT; Wallingford, CT.
100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
58% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.