In 2011, 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 Village of Benton, the Benton Community Development Corporation, and several generous community members. Using a portion of its earnings, the Fund annually awards grants to local or
ganizations 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. Since inception the Benton Community Fund has distributed more than $163,000 to non-profits that benefit the community of Benton. 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. Give Now online or mail a check to the following:
Benton Community Fund Processing
P.O. Box 8125
Janesville, WI 53547
Give securely online through the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin website at cfsw.org
Visit the Ways to Give section of this website for information on planning your gift. 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. Annual grant application deadline: July 1
Grant Guidelines and Application available at cfsw.org
Recent Grant Awards:
Benton Fire Department $3,253 Air Compressor Program
Benton First Responders $2,902 Blood Pressure Machine
Benton School District $4,000 Audio system
Save the Red Church $1,500 Window Replacement Project
Hazel Green Area Rescue Squad $2,500 New Pagers
SUN Program $400 Reusable Trays & Digital Thermometers
SW CAP $2,000 Mobile Food Pantry
Village of Benton $2,810 Museum collection & management
Village of Benton $4,000 Benton Library, Museum & Community Building
