Apply for the Bennet Taft Scholarship Today!
Welcome to the BT8 Foundation
Son. Brother. Grandson. Nephew. Friend.
Teammate. Catcher. Point Guard.
Honoring Bennet Taft | #8
âš¾ Bennet Classic Wiffle Ball Tournament:
Sunday, September 6
⛳ Birdies for Bennet Golf Classic (First-Ever!):
Friday, October 2
More details coming soon!
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Two Dates. One Mission.
Mark your calendars!
About the
BT8 Foundation
Dedicated to honoring Bennet Taft's legacy through community engagement and fundraising events, the BT8 Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that strives to make a positive impact in our community.
Fly high #8.
30+
65
wiffle ball teams competed in 2025
coats donated to the local senior living center
$5,000
scholarship awarded annually to a LPHS student-athlete
100+
pounds of items donated to the Itasca Food Pantry
85+
wiffle ball teams competed since 2023
$50,000+
dollars raised towards the foundation since 2023
Apply for the 2026 Bennet Taft Scholarship!
The Lake Park Educational Foundation and the BT8 Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of the $2,500 Bennet Taft Memorial Scholarship to provide financial assistance to a graduate from Itasca planning to attend a four-year college/university, a junior/community college, or a technical institute.
Click here to learn more about the scholarship!
