Frederick J Benson Scholarship Fund
Historical FunderBlock Island, Rhode Island · EIN 92-2388525 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$20K
Organizations funded0
Typical grantUnknown
Total assets$243K
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | MICHELE PHELAN |
|---|---|
| Address | P O BOX 276, BLOCK ISLAND RI 02807 |
| Phone | 4014862816 |
| MICHELEZPHELAN@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | COMPLETED APPLICATION, COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS AND ESSAY |
| Deadlines | JUNE 5TH ANNUALLY |
| Restrictions | MUST BE BLOCK ISLAND RESIDENT HAVING ATTENDED AT LEAST 8 YEARS IN THE BLOCK ISLAND SCHOOL SYSTEM OR GRADUATED WITH 3 YEARS AT THE HIGH SCHOOL AND COMPLETED AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF COLLEGE OR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
No grants to organizations were itemized on this return.
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($20,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $20,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Jun 12, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202401649349101000
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 92-2388525
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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