Beneficient (BENF) Supports Kansas Communities with $337,833 in SEED Grants
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 13 2026
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Source: Globenewswire
- Funding Support: Beneficient, through its TEFFI subsidiary, has facilitated $337,833 in SEED grants for 15 Kansas communities, which, combined with local matching contributions, drives nearly $1.1 million in quality-of-life project investments, significantly enhancing living conditions in small communities.
- Project Impact: Since the SEED program's inception in 2021, Kansas communities have received over $3.5 million in funding, aiding small communities in achieving sustainable development in critical areas such as childcare, community vibrancy, food retail, and libraries, thereby boosting local economic vitality.
- Strategic Significance: Beneficient's TEFFI Development and Expansion Fund promotes the growth of Kansas's financial services industry through innovative financial solutions, channeling a portion of proceeds from TEFFI alternative asset financing into economic development initiatives that support rural community growth.
- Local Commitment: Awarded communities are required to commit at least a 10% match and complete their projects within 12 months, with the Kansas Lieutenant Governor emphasizing that small towns are the heart of the state, showcasing strong support and commitment to local economic growth.
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About BENF
Beneficient is a technology-enabled financial services holding company that provides liquidity, primary capital solutions and related trust and custody services to holders of alternative assets through its proprietary online platform, AltAccess. The AltAccess platform provides end-to-end liquidity, custody, and investment analytics solutions through AltQuote, AltLiquidity, AltCustody, AltData, and AltTrading. The Company's segments include Ben Liquidity, Ben Custody, and Customer ExAlt Trusts. The Ben Liquidity segment is responsible for offering its fiduciary alternative asset liquidity and financing products through AltAccess. The Ben Custody segment delivers products that address the administrative and regulatory burden of holding alternative assets by offering full service bespoke custody and trust administration services, and specialized document custodian services to customers. The Customer ExAlt Trusts segment holds interests in alternative assets.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
