Frank F Bentley Trust
Historical FunderBrooklyn, Ohio · EIN 34-6508762 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $21,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOHN ROSSI |
|---|---|
| Address | 185 High Street NE, Warren OH 44481 |
| Phone | 3303998801 |
| Form and materials | Obtain the application from Turner and May |
| Deadlines | Applications must be submitted by June 30th |
| Restrictions | Any young person of Trumbell County, Ohio shall be eligible to receive a scholarship, however preference shall be given to orphans; next, to persons from foster homes; then from broken homes. |
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
20% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State University | Youngstown, OH | Scholarship | $30,000 |
| Kent State University | Kent, OH | Scholarship | $21,000 |
| Wright State University | Dayton, OH | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of Akron | Akron, OH | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Howard University | Washington, DC | Scholarship | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $1,333 | 1 |
| 2022 | $6,999 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610439349100916
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6508762
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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