Funding Amount

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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

Through donations, philanthropic gifts, and fundraisers, the Bennington Community Foundation uses grants to help the community grow.

Total Funding History: Since 2005, the Foundation has helped fund over $203,000 in local projects.

Geographic Scope: Bennington, Nebraska and surrounding area

Focus Areas: The foundation has historically supported:

  • Youth sports programs and athletic facilities
  • Community recreation and parks
  • Cultural institutions (theatre, historical society)
  • Community infrastructure and public amenities
  • Scout programs and youth organizations
  • Library expansions
  • Public safety initiatives

Recent Grant Examples:

  • Bennington Legion Baseball (2024): $10,000 for equipment shed and turf bullpen
  • Bennington Community Theatre (2023): $2,000 for startup costs
  • Neumeyer Farm Park & Athletic Complex (2021-2022): $30,000 for 50-acre park development
  • Tim Ohrt Park Playground Equipment (2021): $5,000 for playground updates
  • Eagle Scouts Projects (2021): $1,000 for pedestrian bridge lighting
  • Boy Scout Troop 13 (2021): $1,000 for Prairie View Lake trail improvements
  • Bennington Wrestling (2019): $4,800 for equipment
  • Bennington Youth Football (2018): $7,000 for uniforms and equipment
  • Bennington Soccer Club (2017): $5,000 for field maintenance equipment
  • Bennington Athletic League (2017): $15,000 for stadium lights
  • Friends of the Library (2015): $30,000 for library expansion

Contact Information:

  • Bennington Community Foundation
  • PO Box 201, Bennington, NE 68007
  • bcf@benningtonfoundation.com

How to Apply

How to Apply

Process: Grant requests should be submitted to the Bennington Community Foundation.

Contact:

  • Email: bcf@benningtonfoundation.com

  • Mailing Address: PO Box 201, Bennington, NE 68007

  • Website: benningtonfoundation.com
  • Note: Specific application materials, deadlines, and submission requirements were not detailed on the public-facing website pages provided. Contact the foundation directly for detailed application procedures.

    What Bennington Community Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2021 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

    Bennington Community Foundation reported $31K in grants for 2023 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2021, its most recent itemized filing.

    Grants in 2021
    1
    Total given
    $11K
    Median grant
    $11K
    • By dollars: Nebraska 100%. Top recipient cities: Bennington, NE.

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    IRS Form 990, 2021. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    • Nonprofits
    • Youth programs
    • Youth sports
    • Playground
    • Community services
    • Recreation

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