Joseph Horace Benton Trust a

Public charity · Grantmaker Norman, OK EIN: 73-6183286

To provide funds for first presbyterian church

Key facts about Joseph Horace Benton Trust a

In short: Joseph Horace Benton Trust a gave $27K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
73-6183286
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$26,646
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$26,646
Median grant
$26,646
Total assets
$1,967,940
Primary geography
Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$2.0M

+10.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$27K

-42.0% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$27K

-42.0% YoY

How Joseph Horace Benton Trust a gives

  • Giving fell 60% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About Joseph Horace Benton Trust a

Based on IRS filings

Joseph Horace Benton Trust a is a public charity, based in Norman, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $27K. Net investment income was $67K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Norman

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K1 grant2020 1 grant2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2024) to $78K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $27K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

First Presbyterian Church: $27KFirst Presbyterian Church$27K

The largest 2024 recipient was First Presbyterian Church ($27K).

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K2$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
First Presbyterian Church Norman, OKChurch Music$26,646

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$25K$50K$75K$100K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$1,967,940$1,774,563$1,541,361
Revenue$67,182$69,024$70,368
Expenses$28,926$48,185$80,501
Net Investment Income$67,182$69,024$70,368

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 19, 2022)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Joseph Horace Benton Trust a is led by Craig Jones, Chair since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Craig Jones

    Chair

    Director → Chair, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Greg Mahaffey

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • David Turnbo

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Kathey Drummond

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Amy Davenport

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Marty Cain

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Mark Dubbs

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Marcotte

    Vice Chair

    Director → Vice Chair, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Lynne Miller

    Secretary

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

Former officers (5)
  • Former: Carol Burr (2020–2021) — Secretary
  • Former: James B. Crawley (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Jann Knotts (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Mike McCurtain (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Brendan Murphy (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.

Frequently asked questions about Joseph Horace Benton Trust a

How much does Joseph Horace Benton Trust a give each year?

Joseph Horace Benton Trust a gave $27K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $46K across 1 grant.

How large is Joseph Horace Benton Trust a?

Joseph Horace Benton Trust a reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $67K.

Where does Joseph Horace Benton Trust a operate?

Joseph Horace Benton Trust a has awarded grants in Oklahoma.

What is Joseph Horace Benton Trust a's EIN?

Joseph Horace Benton Trust a's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-6183286. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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