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L O Benton Banking Foundation

Eatonton, Georgia  ·  EIN 582568248  ·  Private foundation

L O Benton Banking Foundation is a private foundation based in Eatonton, Georgia. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $836K in grants paid and $11.4M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 129 individual grants from this funder — $3.9M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$836K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$11.4M
Total assets
129
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What L O Benton Banking Foundation funds

L O Benton Banking Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (christian), financial empowerment, health care, higher education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureFaith-Based (Christian)Financial EmpowermentHealth CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include men boys, veterans, youth pop.

men boysveteransyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for L O Benton Banking Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Oxford College
DONATION
Oxford, GA$500K2017
The Plaza
DONATION
Eatonton, GA$318K2020
Temple Beth Israel
DONATION
Macon, GA$142K2019
The Plaza Arts Center
CULTURAL
Eatonton, GA$134K2022
Gatewood School
EDUCATION
Eatonton, GA$102K2022
City of Albany Tx
DONATION
Albany, TX$100K2024
Jasper Memorial Hospital
DONATION
Monticello, GA$100K2024
Gatewood Schools
DONATION
Eatonton, GA$100K2017
Piedmont Academy
DONATION
Monticello, GA$100K2017
Scyla Capital Imp Camp
DONATION
Eatonton, GA$100K2023
St James Ame
CONTRIBUTION
Monticello, GA$100K2020
Gatewood School
SCHOLARSHIPS
Eatonton, GA$85K2019
Piedmont Academy
DONATION
Monticello, GA$82K2019
Monticello First United Methodist C
DONATION
Monticello, GA$70K2019
Monticello First Baptist
DONATION
Monticello, GA$70K2019

L O Benton Banking Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$778K
2019$841K
2020$836K
2022$748K
2023$341K
2024$335K

How to apply for funding from L O Benton Banking Foundation

L O Benton Banking 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.

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Frequently asked questions about L O Benton Banking Foundation

Does L O Benton Banking Foundation accept grant applications?
L O Benton Banking 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 L O Benton Banking Foundation fund?
L O Benton Banking Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Oxford College, The Plaza, Temple Beth Israel. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does L O Benton Banking Foundation give in grants?
L O Benton Banking Foundation reported $836K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.9M over 129 grants.
Where is L O Benton Banking Foundation located?
L O Benton Banking Foundation is based in Eatonton, Georgia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 582568248.
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About this profile. This page is built from L O Benton Banking 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 L O Benton Banking Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.