OVERVIEW: The Doris L. Benz Trust supports New Hampshire and Massachusetts communities in the areas of higher education, social and human services, and scholarships.
FUNDING AREAS: Higher education, social and human services, scholarships
IP TAKE: This funder is mostly known for its local scholarships, but it’s a resource for human services agencies in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, as well.
PROFILE: Established in 1984, the Doris L. Benz Trust is an independent foundation based in Newmarket, New Hampshire. The foundation supports charitable organizations and also awards scholarships. Benz had homes in Lynn, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. She was an avid collector of books, many of which were donated to the Dartmouth College Library. The foundation’s co-trustees are Ronald Weyland and Janice Sinclair. Funding areas of interest include higher education, social and human services, and scholarships.
The foundation does not have a website to guide grantseekers. However, this funder regularly provides both operating funds to local nonprofits and scholarships for local students. The trust has supported Northeast Passage, Northeast Arc, Huggins Hospital and the Special Stars Performing Arts School in the past.
Foundation grants range between $3,000 and $10,000. Review the funder’s recent tax records to learn more about its local giving. The foundation’s giving is largely focused on New Hampshire and Massachusetts. There is a Doris L. Benz Community Center that is available to use for local events and activities in Center Sandwich, New Hampshire.
It does not appear that this foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. The phone number to reach the foundation staff is 603-303-1128. Co-trustee Ronald P. Weyland, who is also a tax preparer in New Hampshire, has an email address of r.weyland@icloud.com.
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