Benton Community Foundation
Benton Community Foundation (BCF) is a public charity and community foundation based in Corvallis, Oregon. Established in 1953, the organization has been enabling communities through philanthropy for over 70 years. BCF operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and maintains a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct the distribution and investment of funds.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$38.1M
+9.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+12.2% YoY
Grant Count
49
-7.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
+21.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission of Benton Community Foundation is to invest in the community through philanthropy and to connect those who love Benton County.
The foundation's primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Community charitable activities and facilities
Grantmaking
BCF distributes grants to nonprofit organizations and scholarships to students. The foundation supports approximately 119 programs and awarded 77 scholarships in recent years.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oregon, Washington, and New York, with a particular emphasis on the local Benton County community.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $38.1 million
- Total Revenue: $4.46 million
- Total Expenses: $2.75 million
- Total Liabilities: $4.69 million
- Total Giving: $1,588,986
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $34,939,617
- Total Revenue: $3,678,969
- Total Expenses: $2,472,831
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $38,073,900 | $34,939,617 | $30,122,190 |
| Revenue | $4,459,865 | $3,678,969 | $3,953,490 |
| Expenses | $2,752,005 | $2,472,831 | $2,307,353 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,310,007 | $626,725 | $526,598 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
230 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Benton Community Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILENE KLEINSORGE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JULIE MANNING | CHAIR | 5 | — |
| SUSAN POOLE | PAST CHAIR | 2 | — |
| XANTHIPPE AUGEROT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CAMERON HOWELL | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| TAMMY BRAY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TOM GALLAGHER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TONY LAPIZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JUSTIN WIRTH | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| MALCOLM LEMAY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DIANA SIMPSON GODFREY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| NICOLE WALLACE | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| REBECCA BADGER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MAMTA CHOWDHURY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER QUAKA | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $143,375 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
BCF sent $60,000 to local food banks and announced new grant opportunities
Benton Community Foundation Sends $60,000 to Local Food Banks, AnnouncesThe foundation announced the GIFT VIII Community Planning Grant program
Benton Community Foundation Sends $60,000 to Local Food Banks, AnnouncesBCF distributed $149,028 to local nonprofit organizations in recent grant cycles
Benton County Community Foundation Distributes $149,028 to Local NonprofitThe foundation distributed $151,165 to local organizations in another recent distribution cycle
Benton Community Foundation Sends $60,000 to Local Food Banks, AnnouncesRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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