Life Savings Benevolent Association
Accepts applications
Life Savings Benevolent Association is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,500 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$11,500
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$815,333
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $9,500 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8,500 | 2 | $679,438 |
| 2024 | $9,500 | 3 | $756,706 |
| 2025 | $11,500 | 5 | $815,333 |
How to apply
| Contact | Leslie O'Neal 50 Broadway 26th Floor, New York, NY 10004 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 349-9090 |
| What to submit | Applicants must complete the foundation's application for award which requires applicant contact and employment information, the name and address of the person rescued, the date/time/place/weather of the rescue, whether the rescuer entered the water and what equipment was used, names and addresses of witnesses, a detailed narrative of the incident, and a notarized affidavit of rescuer; applicants are encouraged to attach corroborating materials (witnesses, official reports, photographs, media coverage). Applications are evaluated against the foundation's objective program criteria (severity of peril, risk to rescuer, skill displayed, and corroboration) with awards approved by the committee or board. |
| Deadlines | Applications must be submitted by december. |
| Restrictions | Awards are to recognize and reward courage, skill and seamanship displayed in the rescue of human life on the sea or any navigable waters (or lakes connected therewith), and to award medals, medal pins and sums of money for life saving; to encourage training in seamanship, lifeboat work, methods of rescue in the water, and the resuscitation of victims of submersion. |
What Life Savings Benevolent Association funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $8,500 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United States Power Squadrons - District 3 | To support their educational programs | $5,000 |
| Seamen's Church Institute of Ny and NJ | To support maritime education | $3,500 |
| Individual | Reward of heroism | $1,000 |
| Individual | Reward of heroism | $1,000 |
| Individual | Reward of heroism | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rev Mark Nestlehutt
- Ms Julie Vroon
- Ms Leslie O'Neal
- Ms Naomi Walker
- Capt Jonathan Andrechik
- Ms Deborah Blanchard
- Capt Jonathan Boulware
- Mr Joseph Brooks
- Ms Kathryn Blythe Daley Esq
- Mr Richard Desimone
- Capt Timothy Ferrie
- Mr Niels W Johnsen
- Mr H Merritt Lane III
- Capt James McNamara
- Capt Zeita Merchant
Questions people ask
Does Life Savings Benevolent Association accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications must be submitted by december.
How much does Life Savings Benevolent Association give?
$11,500 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Life Savings Benevolent Association?
Its 2025 filing lists Rev Mark Nestlehutt (President), Ms Julie Vroon (Vice President), Ms Leslie O'Neal (Treasurer) and Ms Naomi Walker (Secretary) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Life Savings Benevolent Association fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.