Bench Trail Fund
Accepts applications
Bench Trail Fund is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $909,500 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $909,500 and the largest $909,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$909,500
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$909,500
- Largest grant$909,500
- Assets$0
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $75,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $211,800 | 1 | $833,062 |
| 2024 | $75,000 | 1 | $900,494 |
| 2025 | $909,500 | 1 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Roger L Pollak 3314 Newark Street NW, Washington, DC 20008 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (202) 468-5443 |
| What to submit | Formerly only by letter stating purpose for which funds are sought |
| Deadlines | N/a - foundation dissolved |
| Restrictions | Awards were only given to tax-exempt organizations |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $909,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Statement 8 | Unrestricted - for general tax-exempt purposes of recipient organizations, unless otherwise indicated on attached statement | $909,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ruth S Pollak
- Eve J Pollak
- Roger L Pollak
- Linda J Pollak
- David M Pollak
Questions people ask
Does Bench Trail Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: N/a - foundation dissolved.
How much does Bench Trail Fund give?
$909,500 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $909,500.
Who runs Bench Trail Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Ruth S Pollak (President), Eve J Pollak (Director), Roger L Pollak (VP/Sec./Treas.) and Linda J Pollak (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.