Benham RJRJ Benham Scholarships
Accepts applications
Benham RJRJ Benham Scholarships is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$5,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$130,232
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $5,000 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,000 | 2 | $115,429 |
| 2024 | $5,000 | 3 | $121,713 |
| 2025 | $5,000 | 4 | $130,232 |
How to apply
| Contact | Shepaug Valley High School 159 South Street Scholarship Commi, Washington, CT 06793 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (860) 868-7326 |
| What to submit | External application |
| Deadlines | May 1st |
| Restrictions | Must be a resident of the town of Washington; applicants who plan to follow studies leading to the ministry or the practice of medicine. |
What Benham RJRJ Benham Scholarships funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| University of Connecticut | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Washington University | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| University of Tennessee Knoxville | Scholarships | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
Questions people ask
Does Benham RJRJ Benham Scholarships accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 1st.
How much does Benham RJRJ Benham Scholarships give?
$5,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Benham RJRJ Benham Scholarships?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee).
What does Benham RJRJ Benham Scholarships fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.