Doris L Benz Trust
Historical FunderExeter, New Hampshire · EIN 04-6504871 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE DORIS L BENZ TRUST |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 DOGTOWN ROAD, EXETER NH 038334518 |
| Phone | 6033031128 |
| R.WEYLAND@ICLOUD.COM | |
| Form and materials | WRITE TO PART XV 2A, INCLUDE IRS DETERMINATION LETTER AS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION |
| Deadlines | NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | RESTRICTIONS APPLY, ONE HALF OF SAID INCOME SHALL BE USED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS GRADUATING FROM INTERLAKES REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, SANDWICH, NH. STUDENTS GRADUATING FROM ANY HIGH SCHOOL LOCATED IN CARROLL COUNTY NEW HAMPSHIRE. THE REMAINING ONE HALF OF INCOME SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED ANNUALLY TO SUCH EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS 501(C) (3) LOCATED IN MASSACHUSETTS OR NEW HAMPSHIRE. |
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
52% of grants went outside New Hampshire.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | Concord, NH | Charitable distribution | $262,346 |
| Castle in the Clouds | Moultonborough, NH | Charitable distribution | $20,000 |
| Agassiz Village | Framingham, MA | Charitable distribution | $20,000 |
| First Responder Therapy Dogs Inc | San Raphael, CA | Charitable distribution | $20,000 |
| Patriot Resilient Leader Institute | Gilford, NH | Charitable distribution | $20,000 |
| Hidden Battles Foundation Inc | Dracut, MA | Charitable distribution | $20,000 |
| Amazing Grace Animal Sanctuary | Sullivan, NH | Charitable distribution | $20,000 |
| Endicott College | Beverly, MA | Charitable distribution | $15,000 |
| Doris Benz Community Center | Ctr Sandwich, NH | Charitable distribution | $15,000 |
| Compassionate Care Als Inc | West Falmouth, MA | Charitable distribution | $15,000 |
| Center Harbor Firefighters Assoc | Center Harbor, NH | Charitable distribution | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Amesbury Public Library | Amesbury, MA | Charitable distribution | $15,000 |
| Plymouth Area Community Closet | Plymouth, NH | Charitable distribution | $15,000 |
| Southern Nh University | Manchester, NH | Charitable distribution | $10,000 |
| Windrush Farm Therapeutic Equitation Inc | North Andover, MA | Charitable distribution | $8,676 |
| Friends of Rowley Council on Aging | Rowley, MA | Charitable distribution | $5,000 |
| Plummer Youth Promise Inc | Salem, MA | Charitable distribution | $5,000 |
| Women's Friend Society | Salem, MA | Charitable distribution | $5,000 |
| Greater Lowell Children's Fund Inc | Chelmsford, MA | Charitable distribution | $5,000 |
| Nashua Chamber Orchestra | Nashua, NH | Charitable distribution | $5,000 |
| Lakes Region Search & Rescue | Laconia, NH | Charitable distribution | $3,672 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $519,694 | 21 |
| 2024 | $517,418 | 20 |
| 2023 | $469,026 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612159349100106
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6504871
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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