Benson Civic Center Board Inc
To maintain a recreational facility and recreation opportunities for the youth of the benson area.
Benson Civic Center Board Inc at a glance
In short: Benson Civic Center Board Inc gave $26K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,750
- +114.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,583
- -28.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $239,665
- +7.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Benson Civic Center Board Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Benson Area Cares for Kids ($10K). Together the top 3 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Benson Civic Center Board Inc gives
- Giving grew 40% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2023) to $26K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Benson Area Cares for Kids Benson, MN | Meals for Children in Need | $10,000 |
| Benson Hockey Association Benson, MN | Youth Hockey Program | $10,000 |
| Benson Schools - ISD 777 Benson, MN | Gymnastics Program, FFA Convention, Prom Afterbash | $5,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $239,665 | $179,197 | $162,234 | $25,750 | 3 | $1,680 |
| 2024 | $222,703 | $209,946 | $167,864 | $12,000 | 1 | $2,869 |
| 2023 | $180,621 | $154,881 | $166,485 | $9,000 | 1 | $60 |
| 2022 | $192,225 | $251,979 | $156,503 | $18,400 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $96,749 | $102,161 | $118,710 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $113,298 | $173,484 | $98,065 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $37,879 | $126,499 | $144,971 | — | — | — |
About Benson Civic Center Board Inc
Based on IRS filings
Benson Civic Center Board Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Benson, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $240K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Benson Civic Center Board Inc is led by Bill McGeary, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bill McGeary
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Johnson
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Carlson
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Dehaan
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Enderson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Wallace
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glen Pederson
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Vadnais
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gene Doscher (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Adam Fahje (2019–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Benson Civic Center Board Inc
How much does Benson Civic Center Board Inc give each year?
Benson Civic Center Board Inc gave $26K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $12K across 1 grant.
What is Benson Civic Center Board Inc's typical grant size?
Benson Civic Center Board Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,583, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Benson Civic Center Board Inc give grants?
Benson Civic Center Board Inc gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Benson, MN (3 grants).
Does Benson Civic Center Board Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Benson Civic Center Board Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Benson Civic Center Board Inc?
Benson Civic Center Board Inc reported $240K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $179K.
What is Benson Civic Center Board Inc?
Benson Civic Center Board Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Benson, MN. It holds $240K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Benson Civic Center Board Inc's EIN?
Benson Civic Center Board Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1795494. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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