Benton Community Foundation



Benton Community Foundation, founded in 1998, is governed by a local board of directors chosen for their knowledge of the community and designed to be representative of a broad cross-section of the community. The directors possess expertise in the many areas of management necessary to carry out the stewardship functions of the foundation.

Web Address

www.bentoncf.org




    

Recent News from Benton Community Foundation


Year in Review: Top 10 News Stories of 2018
Foundation: Benton Community Foundation

In perhaps the best “good news” story of the year, the Benton Community Foundation gifted the Philomath School District a $734,000 grant to...more

Guest Viewpoint: Power of endowment funds in community
Foundation: Benton Community Foundation

The Benton Community Foundation recently announced a gift of $734,000 to Philomath's Clemens Community Pool. With the pool facing closure...more

Breaking with tradition
Foundation: Benton Community Foundation

... community improvement efforts in Philomath, Blodgett, Summit and Alsea; and the Homeless to Housing Initiative, which awards grants to help...more

School board hears positive impacts of ELL program
Foundation: Benton Community Foundation

Benton Community Foundation's Chris Quaka, president/CEO, and Gerry Kosanovic, board of directors chair, paid a visit to the school board...more

Philomath Community Pool Over $700K Gift From Benton Community Foundation
Foundation: Benton Community Foundation

The Benton Community Foundation today announced that they are giving $734,000 from the Philomath Community Pool Fund to the...more

Large foundation grant allows Philomath pool to stay open
Foundation: Benton Community Foundation

From left, Melissa Goff, Philomath superintendent of schools; Ilene Kleinsorge, Benton Community Foundation board vice-chair; Scott Fewell,...more

Business Calendar (Oct. 1)
Foundation: Benton Community Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation

The Benton Community Foundation and the Oregon Community Foundation will present this training session for professional advisers, led by Bill...more

Good Words (Aug. 25)
Foundation: Benton Community Foundation

Old Mill Center for Children and Families would like to thank the Ball Memorial Fund of the Benton Community Foundation for the generous...more

Think Too Much: Communities rise to fight youth suicide
Foundation: Benton Community Foundation

Think Too Much: Communities rise to fight youth suicide ... Gifford said the grant is particularly valuable in that it bankrolls the luxury of a...more

Nonprofit event set for Wednesday
Foundation: Benton Community Foundation, Spirit Mountain Community Fund, Oregon Community Foundation

The Benton Community Foundation will host a Funders Field Day at the Philomath High School auditorium on Wednesday, May 27 beginning at...more



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