Benas Lsbenas Memorial Fund
Accepts applications
Benas Lsbenas Memorial Fund is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $81,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$81,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $77,000 the year before.
42% 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 | $95,000 | 9 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $77,000 | 10 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $81,000 | 12 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Amy Lynch 101 E River Dr, East Hartford, CT 06108 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (860) 244-4870 |
| What to submit | www.bankofamerica.com/grantmaking |
| Restrictions | ONE |
What Benas Lsbenas Memorial Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 11 | $76,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Litchfield Community Services Fund | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Connecticut Foodshare | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Operation Fuel | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Town of Litchfield | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Chore Service of Northwestern CT | Unrestricted general | $7,000 |
| Mental Health Connecticut | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Susan B Anthony Project for Women Inc | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Greenwoods Counseling | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| End Hunger Connecticut | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Rebuilding Together in Litchfield | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Covenant to Care Inc | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
Questions people ask
Does Benas Lsbenas Memorial Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Benas Lsbenas Memorial Fund give?
$81,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Benas Lsbenas Memorial Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee).
What does Benas Lsbenas Memorial Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services.