Benco Family Foundation
The Benco Family Foundation (est. 2005) is the philanthropic arm of Benco Dental focused on improving oral health locally and globally through donations and program support; the site describes programs like the Buy-One-Give-One toothbrush initiative and annual grants to community organizations. The foundation site lists the address 295 CenterPoint Blvd, Pittston, PA, matching public IRS records for EIN 13-7483658.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-medium nonprofits focused on oral health, dental access programs, community health, education, or local community services—especially organizations with local Pennsylvania ties or partnerships with national dental-access groups.
Good Fit
- • Programs that improve oral health or expand dental access (toothbrush distribution, dental clinics, screening).
- • Local community service organizations in the Wilkes-Barre/Pittston area or proven partnerships with dental-focused national nonprofits.
- • Ability to manage small-to-midsize grants and to be nominated or introduced by an existing partner.
- • Track record of community impact and capacity for program reporting.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year reached recipients in 14 states; a single large out-of-state award dominated dollars, but the portfolio nevertheless spans many states beyond the foundation's home state of Pennsylvania.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 44 distinct recipients with a substantial number of small-dollar grants alongside larger awards, and 24 new recipients were added in that year, indicating a broad and diverse recipient set for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Signals are mixed: the foundation's website includes application information but also declares it funds only preselected applicants, yet the 2023 portfolio included about 55% new recipients; based on this limited two-year history, direct openness to unfamiliar applicants cannot be confirmed.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
