Doris L Benz Trust
Accepts applications
Doris L Benz Trust is a private foundation in Exeter, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $519,694 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $262,346. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$519,694
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$262,346
- Assets$12.1 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was up from $517,418 the year before.
52% 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 | $469,026 | 19 | $11.2 million |
| 2024 | $517,418 | 20 | $11.7 million |
| 2025 | $519,694 | 21 | $12.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Doris L Benz Trust 20 Dogtown Road, Exeter, NH 03833-4518 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (603) 303-1128, r.weyland@icloud.com |
| What to submit | Write to part xv 2A, include IRS determination letter as a 501(c)(3) organization |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | Restrictions apply, one half of said income shall be used for scholarships for students graduating from interlakes regional high school, sandwich, nh. Students graduating from any high school located in carroll county New Hampshire. The remaining one half of income shall be distributed annually to such exempt organizations 501(c) (3) located in Massachusetts or New Hampshire. |
What Doris L Benz Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 10 | $386,018 |
| Massachusetts | 10 | $113,676 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | Charitable distribution | $262,346 |
| Castle in the Clouds | Charitable distribution | $20,000 |
| Agassiz Village | Charitable distribution | $20,000 |
| First Responder Therapy Dogs Inc | Charitable distribution | $20,000 |
| Patriot Resilient Leader Institute | Charitable distribution | $20,000 |
| Hidden Battles Foundation Inc | Charitable distribution | $20,000 |
| Amazing Grace Animal Sanctuary | Charitable distribution | $20,000 |
| Endicott College | Charitable distribution | $15,000 |
| Doris Benz Community Center | Charitable distribution | $15,000 |
| Compassionate Care ALS Inc | Charitable distribution | $15,000 |
| Center Harbor Firefighters Assoc | Charitable distribution | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Amesbury Public Library | Charitable distribution | $15,000 |
| Plymouth Area Community Closet | Charitable distribution | $15,000 |
| Southern NH University | Charitable distribution | $10,000 |
| Windrush Farm Therapeutic Equitation Inc | Charitable distribution | $8,676 |
| Friends of Rowley Council on Aging | Charitable distribution | $5,000 |
| Plummer Youth Promise Inc | Charitable distribution | $5,000 |
| Women's Friend Society | Charitable distribution | $5,000 |
| Greater Lowell Children's Fund Inc | Charitable distribution | $5,000 |
| Nashua Chamber Orchestra | Charitable distribution | $5,000 |
| Lakes Region Search & Rescue | Charitable distribution | $3,672 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronald P Weyland
- Janice W Sinclair
Questions people ask
Does Doris L Benz Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines.
How much does Doris L Benz Trust give?
$519,694 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Doris L Benz Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Ronald P Weyland (Co-Trustee) and Janice W Sinclair (Co-Trustee).
What does Doris L Benz Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, animals and youth programs.