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Benton Community Fund
Serving the community of Benton, Wisconsin
For good. For ever.
2012 Benton Community Fund Advisory Board
Jill Knight, Chair
Pat Neis, Secretary
Renee Wartner, Treasurer
Darnell Hendricks
Rick Lawrence
Gary McCrea
Steffanie Nemitz
Michelle Savatski
Chuck Wartner
2011 Benton Grant Awards
In its first year of grant-making, the advisory board of the Benton Community Fund awarded $3,000 to three community organizations:
- Benton Booster Club for the purchase of a set of portable bleachers
- Benton Elementary School for the purchase of a rug for Benton Area Community Providing Assistance with Care (BACPAC) serving pre-kindergarten students
- Benton Public Library to purchase end caps for shelving
About
In 2010, a group of committed volunteer advisory board members reached a fundraising goal of $50,000 in just 51 days to establish the Benton Community Fund. Charter donors to the Fund include the Benton State Bank, the City of Benton, the Benton Community Development Corporation, and several generous community members.
The Benton Community Fund was established to provide a permanent endowment for the support of the community. Using a portion of its earnings, the Fund annually awards grants to local organizations striving to improve and enhance life in Benton. The Fund is led by a volunteer advisory board which initiates fundraising activities and determines the annual grant awards.
To Donate
Donations to the Benton Community Fund are welcome at any time of the year. All gifts are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Visit the Ways to Give section of this website for information on planning your gift, or you can make an online donation.
Grants
Once per year the advisory board awards grants to non-profit organizations, the local school district, and/or local government agencies providing charitable programs or projects serving the good of the community. Grants are presented at a ceremony in September. Annual grant application deadline: June 15(When the date falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline will be the next business day.)Grant Guidelines and Application
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