Community foundation · EIN 93-6022916
Benton Community Foundation
Corvallis, OR
Benton Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Corvallis, OR. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $1.88M in grants paid across 153 grants, with $43.3M in total assets. Its largest grants went to The Arts Center, Unity Shelter and Osu College of Earth Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Benton Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Each grant or scholarship applicant must submit an application to the foundation for review. the application is reviewed by the foundation's board of directors or a committee appointed by the foundation's board. committees include at least one board member and selected members from the community. scholarships not used for intended purposes are returned to the foundation. bcf scholarship opportunities: bcf primarily provides scholarships to benton county high school graduates attending accredited trade schools, colleges, or universities; rotc cadets at oregon universities; and students attending lbcc and osu. most scholarships are available to graduating seniors, with some opportunities for prior graduates. applications are submitted annually through an online portal during january and february, and awards are distributed directly to student accounts during the fall term. actual numbers of recipients and amounts distributed were determined from approved applications and grants awarded during the tax year.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2025; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
To enhance our community through philanthropy.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arts Center | Corvallis, OR | Operational Support | $207,391 |
| Unity Shelter | Corvallis, OR | Financial Support | $141,000 |
| Osu College of Earth Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | Corvallis, OR | Support for Graduate Students and Teaching Assistants | $111,901 |
| Grace Center for Adult Day Services | Corvallis, OR | Annual Financial Support and Appliance Replacement | $59,872 |
| Strengthening Rural Families | Philomath, OR | Investing in Rural Families | $53,800 |
| Cascade Pacific Resource Conservation & Development | Corvallis, OR | Tarweek Folk School | $49,400 |
| Psd 17j - Philomath Community Pool | Philomath, OR | Operating Costs of Philomath Swimming Pool | $48,660 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis | Corvallis, OR | Operational and Program/Initiative Support | $44,004 |
| Stone Soup Corvallis | Corvallis, OR | Meals-to-Go-Option Program | $39,449 |
| Whiteside Theatre Foundation | Corvallis, OR | General Purpose Financial Support | $38,484 |
| Southside Youth Outreach Inc | Corvallis, OR | Facility Support and Childrens Playground Improvements | $36,346 |
| Benton County Historical Society | Philomath, OR | General Financial Support and Youth/Family Programming | $30,506 |
| Linn Benton Community College Foundation Inc | Albany, OR | Mid-Valley Stem-Cte Hub | $29,500 |
| Old Mill Center for Children and Families Inc | Corvallis, OR | Annual Financial Support and Supplies and Food for Resource Closet | $28,643 |
| South Benton Food Pantry | Monroe, OR | Snack Packs | $28,000 |
| Corvallis Public Schools Foundation | Corvallis, OR | Empowering Marginalized Youth Through Alternative Education Model and Student Success and Credit Recovery Program. | $24,000 |
| Jackson Street Youth Services | Corvallis, OR | New Residence for Young Adults Experiencing Homelessness. | $23,516 |
| Philomath Community Services | Philomath, OR | Operational and Staffing Support | $23,000 |
| South Corvallis Food Bank | Corvallis, OR | Emergency Food Boxes | $20,690 |
| We Care | Corvallis, OR | Emergency Financial Assistance | $16,344 |
| Crescent Valley High School | Corvallis, OR | Drama and Speech and Debate Programs, Girl's Golf, and Athlete Recognition | $15,778 |
| Church of the Good Samaritan | Corvallis, OR | Annual Financial Support | $15,696 |
| Vina Moses Center | Corvallis, OR | Building Vina's Closet. | $15,617 |
| Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence | Corvallis, OR | Cardv Confidential Shelter Project. | $15,500 |
| Casa-Voices for Children | Corvallis, OR | Advocating for and Empowering Youth Who Have Experienced Abuse and Neglect. | $15,248 |
The 25 largest of 153 grants listed on the return. 93 grants to individuals ($326K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Benton Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Benton Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Benton Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $1,882,184 in grants paid (153 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Benton Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to The Arts Center (OR), $207K, Unity Shelter (OR), $141K, Osu College of Earth Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences (OR), $112K, Grace Center for Adult Day Services (OR), $59.9K and Strengthening Rural Families (OR), $53.8K.