The Bennett Family Foundation Grants $20,000 to American Indian College Fund

Jan 18, 2012 | Blog

The Bennett Family Foundation Grants $20,000 to American Indian College Fund

January 18, 2012

The American Indian College Fund received a $20,000 renewal grant from the Bennett Family Foundation for scholarships for American Indian students.

Richard B. Williams, President and CEO of the Fund said, “The generosity of The Bennett Family Foundation towards American Indian students has continued since 1991. The continued generosity of the foundation helps Native college students to earn a college degree to better their lives and help others in their communities.”

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