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


Corvallis to consider 2018-19 budget
Foundation: Benton Community Foundation

Also on the agenda is an overview of the grant funding landscape in Corvallis, featuring Chris Quaka of the Benton Community Foundation and...more

Good Words (April 14)
Foundation: Benton Community Foundation

We sincerely appreciate the guests, volunteers and businesses who helped us celebrate the Benton Community Foundation's 65th anniversary on March 20. A special thank-you to Alice Mills Morrow, the...more

Area students earn music scholarships
Foundation: Benton Community Foundation

Eleven young musicians took part in Oregon Music Teachers Association's Guthrie and Jenks scholarship auditions on April 7 at Oregon State University. The Linn-Benton chapter of OMTA facilitates the...more

Good Words for Saturday, March 3
Foundation: Benton Community Foundation

Big K-Mart provided the candidates' clothing, and Oregon State Credit Union sponsored the state competition expenses. Market of Choice, Alsco, Pastini's, Susan's Garden & Coffee Shop and Dr....more

Opinion: Corvallis music louder than ever
Foundation: Benton Community Foundation

The Benton Community Foundation's endowment helps cover some of the bands expenses, giving them the opportunity to provide educational concerts to the fourth-graders in town. “This endowment...more

Commissioners support mental health app project
Foundation: Benton Community Foundation

Much of the initial cost has been underwritten by Samaritan Health System foundations and the Mullins Charitable Funds, the Youth Mental Health Council, Rotary clubs, the Benton Community Foundation...more

Music scholarship applications available
Foundation: Benton Community Foundation

Applications are available from Linn-Benton Music Association members, as well as music teachers at local colleges and universities. The Benton Community Foundation manages the endowments,...more

Celebrate Corvallis nominees announced
Foundation: Benton Community Foundation

Community Organization/Nonprofit of the Year: Benton Community Foundation, Corvallis Bicycle Collective, CEI Works, Chintimini Wildlife Center, Corvallis Oddfellows, Grace Center for Adult Day...more

Boy Scouts who helped troop leader to safety win Youth Hero Award
Foundation: Benton Community Foundation

The Benton Community Foundation presented members of Boy Scout Troop 170 with the Holcomb Youth Hero Award on Monday in recognition...more

Counting the homeless a tricky business
Foundation: Benton Community Foundation

18 by the Benton Community Foundation. The foundation, which has provided more than $82,000 in funding this year for those...more



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