Benton County Community Foundation
A trusted resource for philanthropy serving the Benton County community.
P.O. Box 787 | Warsaw, Missouri 65355 | (660) 221-0562 | Email Us
Our Mission
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 $541,806 in grants to the community. We now hold assets totaling $966,015 as of June 30, 2020.
Our Leadership
Shannon Smith, President
Our foundation is led by members of the community.
Shannon Smith, President
Tracey Martin Spry, Treasurer
Dorcas Brethower
Suzie Brodersen
Amanda Lutjen
Cheryl Petersen
James Mahlon White
Alice Wilson
Available Grants
The application period for affiliate community grantmaking programs are open at various times through the year.
Funds
Bailey Christopher Jelinek Fund
Marsha and Randy Eaton Scholarship Fund
Randy and Marsha Eaton Museum Fund
Benton County Community Foundation Administrative Capacity Fund
John and Lela Owen Educational Scholarship Fund
Harold C. and Mabel Hackler Price Scholarship Fund
Darace and Christine Eaton Scholarship Fund
Benton County Community Foundation Administrative Endowment Fund
Grace J. Alverson Memorial Scholarship
Bibb Benton County Museum Matching Development Fund
Benton County Community Foundation Scholarship Fund
Benton County Food Pantry Fund
Benton County Hospice Endowment Fund
Spencer Burke Memorial Scholarship Fund
Cole Camp Community Center Fund
Glenn Coffey Memorial Scholarship Fund
Cole Camp Library Capacity Building Fund
Avis Burton Family Scholarship Fund
Warsaw Senior Center Capacity Building Fund
Warsaw Health Care Community Council Fund
Warsaw Youth Empowerment Program Capacity Building Fund
