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Benton County Community Foundation

Benton County Community Foundation

A trusted resource for philanthropy serving the Benton County community.

Our Mission

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Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in Benton County through resource development, community grantmaking, collaboration and public leadership.

Since our founding in August 1999, Benton County Community Foundation has distributed more than $1.46 million in grants to the community. We now hold assets totaling $2,445,143 as of June 30, 2025.

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Our Leadership

Our foundation is led by members of the community.

  • Erin Reser-Irish, President
  • Amanda Lutjen, Vice President
  • Suzie Brodersen, Secretary
  • Tracey Martin Spry, Treasurer
  • Randy Eaton
  • Matthew Heimsoth
  • Dianne Simon
  • Eryn Kellner
  • Joel Helland

Leading Locally

Serving Benton County

Since 1999, the Benton County Community Foundation has worked to serve the seat of Warsaw, as well as surrounding communities and rural corners.

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Our Nonprofit Partners

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Benton County Food Pantry
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Benton County Health Department
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Benton County Museum
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Cole Camp Community Center Inc.
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Cole Camp Library
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Warsaw Education Foundation
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Warsaw R-IX School District
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Warsaw Senior Center
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