Robert J Benham Jr Scholarship Fund
Historical FunderDallas, Texas · EIN 06-6025588 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SHEPAUG VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 SOUTH STREET SCHOLARSHIP COMMI, WASHINGTON CT 06793 |
| Phone | 8608687326 |
| Form and materials | External application |
| Deadlines | MAY 1ST |
| Restrictions | MUST BE A RESIDENT OF THE TOWN OF WASHINGTON; APPLICANTS WHO PLAN TO FOLLOW STUDIES LEADING TO THE MINISTRY OR THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | Amherst, MA | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Washington University | St Louis, MO | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| University of Tennessee Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | Scholarships | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,000 | 4 |
| 2024 | $5,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $5,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601119349101680
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-6025588
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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