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Benton Community Foundation

Corvallis, Oregon  ·  EIN 936022916  ·  Private foundation

Benton Community Foundation is a Oregon-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.3M in annual giving against $27.9M in assets. This page documents the 249 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Benton Community Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$27.9M
Total assets
249
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Benton Community Foundation funds

Benton Community Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, domestic violence, education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementDomestic ViolenceEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include children, families, rural communities, older adults, veterans, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesrural communitiesolder adultsveteransyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Benton Community Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Psd 17j Philomath Community Pool & High School
POOL OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
Philomath, OR$784K2018
Vina Moses Center
SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN; VOLUNTEERS FOR VINA
Corvallis, OR$265K2024
Old Mill Center for Children & Families
OPERATIONS
Corvallis, OR$141K2022
South Benton Food Pantry
OPERATIONS; FOR FACILITY INFRASTRUTUE; TO SUPPORT SENIOR NUITRITION, SUPPORTIN GFOOD PANTRY CONSTRUCTION AND KITCHEN SUPPLIES, FOOD PANTRY R
Monroe, OR$113K2023
Osu College of Earth Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences
GRADUATE STUDENT RECRUITMENT
Corvallis, OR$110K2024
Osu College of Earth Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences
GRADUATE STUDENT RECRUITMENT
Corvallis, OR$109K2023
Osu College of Earth Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences
GRADUATE STUDENT RECRUITMENT
Corvallis, OR$109K2022
Benton County
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF OAK CREEK FIRE EVACUATION ROUTE, PLANNING, PERMITTING, CONSTRUCTION, AND FURTHER RISK ASSESSMENT.
Corvallis, OR$100K2022
Osu-college of Earth Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences
GRADUATE STUDENT RECRUITMENT
Corvallis, OR$95K2020
Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis
YOUTH CAREER TRAINING, OPERATIONS, YOUTH PROGRAMMING
Corvallis, OR$84K2020
Community Outreach Inc
CHILDREN IN SHELTER, TO SUPPORT MARI'S PLACE
Corvallis, OR$80K2023
Old Mill Center for Children & Families
STAFFING, OPERATIONS, AND PROGRAM SUPPORT
Corvallis, OR$62K2020
The Arts Center
THE ART CENTER OPERATIONS, PROCURING LOCALLY CREATED ART, ROTARY HALF MARATHON GRANT
Corvallis, OR$60K2024
Grace Center for Adult Day Services Inc
OPERATIONS
Corvallis, OR$58K2022
Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis
YOUTH CAREER TRAINING, OPERATIONS, YOUTH PROGRAMMING
Corvallis, OR$58K2022

Benton Community Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$454K
2018$1.1M
2020$1.0M
2022$1.1M
2023$1.1M
2024$1.2M

How to apply for funding from Benton Community Foundation

Benton Community Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at bcfgives.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Benton Community Foundation

Does Benton Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Benton Community Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Benton Community Foundation fund?
Benton Community Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Psd 17j Philomath Community Pool & High School, Vina Moses Center, Old Mill Center for Children & Families. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Benton Community Foundation give in grants?
Benton Community Foundation reported $1.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.0M over 249 grants.
Where is Benton Community Foundation located?
Benton Community Foundation is based in Corvallis, Oregon. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 936022916.
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About this profile. This page is built from Benton Community Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Benton Community Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.