BENTON TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION
https://WWW.BENTONTELECOMFOUNDATION.ORGTotal Given 2016–2023
$1.5M
234 grants · $182K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $1K–$10K
grant size
32%
supporter · 47/149 multi-year
repeat
$6.1M
Assets · 2021
149
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
CHERYL SCAPANSKI
Phone
3203932115
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
MUST SUBMIT A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR ORGANIZATION AND THE PROPOSED ACTIVITIES AND PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION AND INDIVIDUAL. APPLICATION FORMS CAN BE FOUND ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE, WHICH IS WWW.BENTONTELECOMFOUNDATION.ORG.
Restrictions
501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS; FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY OR BOARD; CHURCHES; INDIVIDUAL GRANTS FOR TRAVEL, STUDY, OR SIMILAR PURPOSES; DISASTER RELIEF OR INDIVIDUAL ECONOMIC RELIEF AS DESCRIBED IN TREASURY REGULATIONS SECTION 1.170A-4A. PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO THOSE PROJECTS WHO ARE DIRECTLY WITHIN THE BENTON COOPERATIVE TELEPHONE COMPANY SERVICE DELIVERY AREA. PROPOSALS WITHIN THE COUNTIES SERVED AND HAVING AN IMPACT ON THE PEOPLE IN THE DIRECT SERVICE AREA WILL ALSO BE CONSIDERED.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $148K | $4.7M | $79K | 35 |
| 2017 | $239K | $5.1M | $229K | 42 |
| 2018 | $207K | $4.6M | $228K | 39 |
| 2019 | N/A | $5.3M | $393K | N/A |
| 2020 | $156K | $5.6M | $42K | 32 |
| 2021 | $255K | $6.1M | $670K | 30 |
| 2022 | $240K | $4.8M | $143K | 27 |
| 2023 | $211K | $5.4M | $342K | 29 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 234 grants on record
Minimum
$200
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$2K
Average
$6K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$25K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| NANCY FRERICH | VICE PRESIDENT | — |
| DANIEL LIESER | PRESIDENT | — |
| MIKE KAHL | DIRECTOR | — |
| ROGER SECORD | DIRECTOR | — |
| CHERYL SCAPANSKI | TREASURER | — |
| JIM YOUNG | SECRETARY | — |
| RAYMOND THOMPSON | DIRECTOR | — |
| RICHARD HERBST | DIRECTOR | — |
Grants Awarded (234 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANNA MARIE'S ALLIANCE | ST CLOUD, MN | $25,000 | CAPITAL FUNDS FOR EXPANSION AND REMODEL OF SHELTER | 2023 |
| BUCKMAN BALLPARK INC | ROYALTON, MN | $25,000 | UPDATE AND REPAIRS TO THE BALL FIELD | 2023 |
| UCP | WAITE PARK, MN | $25,000 | MOBILE PLATFORM FOR ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY ASSIST | 2017 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY- RELAY FOR LIFE | EAGEN, MN | $25,000 | RELAY SUPPORT, RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY | 2023 |
| WACOSA | WAITE PARK, MN | $25,000 | TRAINING AND PURCHASE TRASH COMPACTOR TO REDUCE TRASH | 2021 |
| EMPLOYMENT ENTERPRISES INC | LITTLE FALLS, MN | $25,000 | EQUIPMENT | 2021 |
| ANNA MARIE'S ALLIANCE | ST CLOUD, MN | $25,000 | REMODEL AND EXPAND CURRENT FACILITY | 2017 |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE UPPER MIDWEST | ST CLOUD, MN | $25,000 | EXPAND THEIR JA PROGRAMS IN SR-RICE SCHOOLS | 2017 |
| GILMAN PARK & REC | FOLEY, MN | $25,000 | REPLACE TENNIS COURTS WITH ONE NEW TENNIS COURT AND TWO PICKLE BALL COURTS | 2022 |
| GOOD NEIGHBOR EMS | LITTLE FALLS, MN | $25,000 | PROGRAM COSTS | 2022 |
| MILACA FIRE AND RESCUE | MILACA, MN | $25,000 | REPLACE EQUIPMENT | 2022 |
| TEREBINTH REFUGE | WAITE PARK, MN | $25,000 | EXPAND THEIR HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAM | 2022 |
| UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF CENTRAL MN | ST CLOUD, MN | $25,000 | MOBILE TECHNOLOGY AND EXP CENTER - PHASE 1 | 2016 |
| MAYWOOD COVENANT CHURHC | FOLEY, MN | $25,000 | IMPROVEMENTS TO ROC TO ADDRESS SAFETY CONCERNS | 2017 |
| MN TELECOM ALLIANCE FOUNDATION | ST PAUL, MN | $25,000 | PURCHASE INCIDENT RESPONSE VEHICLE | 2018 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES | ST CLOUD, MN | $25,000 | CAMERAS & EQUIPMENT AND BOX TRUCK & FREEZER | 2023 |
| TEREBINTH REFUGE | WAITE PARK, MN | $25,000 | EMPLOYMENT READINESS PROGRAM | 2023 |
| EMPLOYMENT ENTERPRISES INC | LITTLE FALLS, MN | $25,000 | CUBE TRUCK FOR RECYCLING PROGRAM WITH DISABLED | 2023 |
| TEREBINTH REFUGE | WAITE PARK, MN | $24,295 | EMPLOYMENT READINESS PROGRAM | 2021 |
| INDY FOUNDATION | WAITE PARK, MN | $23,450 | BACKPACKS FOR CANCER PATIENTS HOSPITAL STAYS | 2021 |
| BUCKMAN BALLPARK INC | ROYALTON, MN | $22,500 | UPDATE AND REPAIRS TO THE BALL FIELD | 2022 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY- RELAY FOR LIFE | EAGEN, MN | $20,000 | RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY | 2021 |
| CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION - GREAT STRIDES | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $20,000 | RESEARCH, DRUG DEVELOPMENT & TREATMENT | 2021 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY-BENTON CTY RELAY | ST CLOUD, MN | $20,000 | RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY | 2020 |
| CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION - GREAT STRIDES | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $20,000 | CARE CENTERS, RESEARCH & DRUG DEVELOPMENT | 2018 |