Benas Lsbenas Memorial Fund
Historical FunderDallas, Texas · EIN 06-1616940 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | AMY LYNCH |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 E RIVER DR, EAST HARTFORD CT 06108 |
| Phone | 8602444870 |
| Form and materials | www.bankofamerica.com/grantmaking |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | ONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litchfield Community Services Fund | Litchfield, CT | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Connecticut Foodshare | Wallingford, CT | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Operation Fuel | Hartford, CT | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Town of Litchfield | Litchfield, CT | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Chore Service of Northwestern Ct | Salisbury, CT | Unrestricted general | $7,000 |
| Mental Health Connecticut | Farmington, CT | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Susan B Anthony Project for Women Inc | Torrington, CT | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Greenwoods Counseling | Litchfield, CT | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| End Hunger Connecticut | East Hartford, CT | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Rebuilding Together in Litchfield | New Milford, CT | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Covenant to Care Inc | Hartford, CT | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $81,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $77,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $95,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641119349100634
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1616940
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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