Benton Community Foundation Inc
The mission of Benton Community Foundation is to enhance the quality of life in Benton county through civic leadership, philanthropy, and charitable economic development initiatives.
Benton Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Benton Community Foundation Inc gave $113K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $113,296
- -39.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,185
- +21.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,500
- Total assets
- $11,242,163
- +19.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Benton Community Foundation Inc
- Next open deadline
- January 31, 2027 (BCF High School Common Application Scholarships)
Open Grants
9 open opportunities from Benton Community Foundation Inc
BCF Adult Scholarship
Benton Community Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
BCF Community Grant (requests up to $2,000)
Benton Community Foundation Inc
Amount
Up to $2K
Deadline
Rolling
BCF High School Common Application Scholarships
Benton Community Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~January
Based on past cycles
Who Benton Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Town of Otterbein ($40K). Together the top 7 received $113K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Benton Community Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 103% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2021) to $186K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $113K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Otterbein Otterbein, IN | Health and Wellness | $40,000 |
| Benton Community School Corporation Fowler, IN | Reading & Writing | $25,665 |
| Community Food and Service Co-Op Oxford, IN | Food Service | $15,000 |
| Discover Oxford Indiana Inc Oxford, IN | Gas Station Project | $10,500 |
| Boswell-Grant TWP Fire Dept Boswell, IN | Agency Mission | $10,000 |
| Benton Central Caap Fowler, IN | Agency Mission | $6,500 |
| Earl Park Public Library Earl Park, IN | Project Funds | $5,631 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,242,163 | $1,530,520 | $613,068 | $113,296 | 7 | $595,153 |
| 2023 | $9,422,642 | $786,179 | $655,479 | $185,887 | 14 | $421,160 |
| 2022 | $8,453,181 | $1,286,486 | $640,544 | $149,525 | 13 | $324,726 |
| 2021 | $9,403,442 | $1,040,633 | $473,245 | $55,687 | 6 | $542,443 |
| 2020 | $8,456,060 | $771,519 | $490,442 | $93,854 | 7 | $42,735 |
About Benton Community Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Benton Community Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Fowler, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $113K. Net investment income was $595K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Benton Community Foundation Inc is led by Robert Hasser, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Hasser
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Senesac
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Weber
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Kretzmeier
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Curt Puetz
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen McGinnis
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanna Pitstick
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Morgan Lange
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Bowman
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$58K (2020) → $66K (2024)
Samantha Tabert
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Alice Thurston (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Christie Wright (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Barbara Creek (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Jessica Strasburger (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Katrina Molter (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Al Hefner (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Heather Lindenman (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Casey Holscher (2020) — Director
- Former: Stacey Minier (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $66K, to Andrea Bowman (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Benton Community Foundation Inc
How much does Benton Community Foundation Inc give each year?
Benton Community Foundation Inc gave $113K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $186K across 14 grants.
What is Benton Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Benton Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,500, and its average grant was $16,185, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Benton Community Foundation Inc give grants?
Benton Community Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fowler, IN (2 grants) and Oxford, IN (2 grants).
Does Benton Community Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Benton Community Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Benton Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Benton Community Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Town of Otterbein ($40,000), Benton Community School Corporation ($25,665) and Community Food and Service Co-Op ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Benton Community Foundation Inc?
Benton Community Foundation Inc reported $11.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is Benton Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Benton Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0074023. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Benton Community Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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