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Frederick J Benson Scholarship Fund

Accepts applications Block Island, Rhode Island · EIN 922388525

Frederick J Benson Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Block Island, Rhode Island. In tax year 2023 it gave $20,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $4,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2023 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.

ContactMichele Phelan
P O Box 276, Block Island, RI 02807
Phone or email(401) 486-2816, michelezphelan@gmail.com
What to submitCompleted application, college transcripts and essay
DeadlinesJune 5th annually
RestrictionsMust be block island resident having attended at least 8 years in the block island school system or graduated with 3 years at the high school and completed at least one year of college or post-secondary education.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2023. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Frederick J Benson Scholarship Fund funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Rhode Island.

StateGrantsAmount
Rhode Island5$20,000

Grants paid in 2023

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
RI
Scholarship$4,000
Individual
RI
Scholarship$4,000
Individual
RI
Scholarship$4,000
Individual
RI
Scholarship$4,000
Individual
RI
Scholarship$4,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Frederick J Benson Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: June 5th annually.

How much does Frederick J Benson Scholarship Fund give?

$20,000 in tax year 2023, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.

Who runs Frederick J Benson Scholarship Fund?

Its 2023 filing lists Michele Phelan (President) and Gail Ballard-Hall (Treasurer).

What does Frederick J Benson Scholarship Fund fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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