Benton Telecommunications Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 26-1577232
1 Active GrantFoundation Overview
Based in Rice, MN, Benton Telecommunications Foundation has awarded 288 grants totaling $1,936,153 to organizations in Minnesota. Individual grants range from $200 to $25,000, with a median award of $2,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$1,936,153
Total Assets
$5,353,971
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
29
Median Grant
$2,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 38%
11 of 29 recipients (38%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Minnesota
100% of all grants are concentrated in Minnesota, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Minnesota, funding concentrates in Rice (23%), St Cloud (19%), Milaca (13%).
Funding Trajectory
+43%
Moderate 43% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (51%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Benton Telecommunications Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society- Relay For Life | $25,000 | Eagen, MN, US | Relay Support, Research, Education, And Advocacy | 2023 |
| Buckman Ballpark Inc | $25,000 | Royalton, MN, US | Update And Repairs To The Ball Field | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities | $25,000 | St Cloud, MN, US | Cameras & Equipment And Box Truck & Freezer | 2023 |
| Connectability Of Minnesota | $1,000 | Waite Park, MN, US | Support 2024 Connect Super Striker Bowling League | 2023 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Great Strides | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Walk Support For A Cure & Assist People With Cf | 2023 |
| Lutheran Social Services Of Mn | $2,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Fund St Cloud Area Crisis Nursery | 2023 |
| Milaca Fine Art Council | $500 | Milaca, MN, US | Concerts In The Park Musicians | 2023 |
| Mille Lacs County Operation Com Connect | $2,000 | Milaca, MN, US | School Supplies For Community Connect Program | 2023 |
| Rice Area Food Shelf | $2,000 | Rice, MN, US | Rice Area Food Shelf Support | 2023 |
| Rice Community Vbs (Shepherd Of The Pines) | $500 | Rice, MN, US | Supplies For Community Vbs | 2023 |
| Rice Women Of Today | $500 | Rice, MN, US | Supplies For Community Bike Rodeo | 2023 |
| Terebinth Refuge | $25,000 | Waite Park, MN, US | Employment Readiness Program | 2023 |
| The Bridge Ag Church | $500 | Rice, MN, US | Supplies For Vbs & May Baskets | 2023 |
| Volleyball Bash For A Cure | $1,000 | Rice, MN, US | Coborn Cancer Center Donation | 2023 |
| Wacosa | $1,150 | Waite Park, MN, US | Leaf Blowers To Blow Snow Off Of Vans | 2023 |
| Employment Enterprises Inc | $25,000 | Little Falls, MN, US | Cube Truck For Recycling Program With Disabled | 2023 |
| Elevate Pregnancy And Family Resource Center | $12,000 | Waite Park, MN, US | Acquire Computers For H.e.a.r.t Outreach Program | 2023 |
| Anna Marie's Alliance | $25,000 | St Cloud, MN, US | Capital Funds For Expansion And Remodel Of Shelter | 2023 |
| Horizon Health Inc | $2,000 | Pierz, MN, US | Training For Depression Coaching Service For Seniors | 2023 |
| Gaits Of Hope | $2,000 | Rice, MN, US | Supplies For Barn Which Is Used For Therapy | 2023 |
| Morrison County Swat | $1,450 | Little Falls, MN, US | Replace Heater In Armored Vehicle | 2023 |
| Beckys Troop Care Packages | $500 | St Cloud, MN, US | Supplies For Care Packages Sent To Troops | 2023 |
| Foreston Fire Department | $1,785 | Foreston, MN, US | Upgrade Thermal Imaging Camera | 2023 |
| Graham Methodist Church Vbs Program | $500 | Rice, MN, US | Supplies For Vacation Bible School Program | 2023 |
| Mille Lacs County Community & Vet Services | $2,000 | Milaca, MN, US | Supplies For Those In Foster Care In Mille Lacs County | 2023 |
| St Paul's Lutheran Church | $2,000 | Milaca, MN, US | Develop A Class Discussing The World's Issues | 2023 |
| Care - Community Action Respecting Elders | $2,000 | Foley, MN, US | Build New Structure For Fund Raising (Eagle Scout) | 2023 |
| Knights Of Columbus Council 9138 | $2,000 | Rice, MN, US | Outdoor Aed For The City Of Rice | 2023 |
| Nexus Family Healing (Nexus-mille Lacs) | $1,750 | Plymouth, MN, US | Sensory Items To Support Youth-positive Mental Health | 2023 |
| American Cancer Society- Relay For Life | $20,000 | Eagen, MN, US | Relay Support, Research, Education, And Advocacy | 2022 |
| Benton County Sheriff's Department | $500 | Foley, MN, US | Pal Program For Children And Officers | 2022 |
| Buckman Ballpark Inc | $22,500 | Royalton, MN, US | Update And Repairs To The Ball Field | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities | $12,500 | St Cloud, MN, US | Cameras & Equipment For Transitional Housing | 2022 |
| Connectability Of Minnesota | $1,500 | Waite Park, MN, US | Support 2023 Connect Super Striker Bowling League | 2022 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Great Strides | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Walk Support For Research, Drug Dev And Treatment | 2022 |
| Gilman Park & Rec | $25,000 | Foley, MN, US | Replace Tennis Courts With One New Tennis Court And Two Pickle Ball Courts | 2022 |
| Good Neighbor Ems | $25,000 | Little Falls, MN, US | Program Costs | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of The Upper Midwest | $1,500 | St Cloud, MN, US | Entrepreneurial Program For Sr Rice High School | 2022 |
| Light The Legacy | $5,000 | St Cloud, MN, US | Expand Their Advance Care Planning Program To Foley | 2022 |
| Lutheran Soc Service | $1,000 | St Cloud, MN, US | Low-income Seniors Meal Service | 2022 |
| Milaca Fine Art Council | $750 | Milaca, MN, US | Concerts In The Park Musicians | 2022 |
| Milaca Fire And Rescue | $25,000 | Milaca, MN, US | Replace Equipment | 2022 |
| Mille Lacs County Operation Com Connect | $2,000 | Milaca, MN, US | Foster Care Bags | 2022 |
| Oif Dream Center St Cloud | $12,250 | St Cloud, MN, US | New Van To Bring Clients To Appointments | 2022 |
| Paramount Center For The Arts | $500 | St Cloud, MN, US | Summer Art Camps | 2022 |
| Rice Area Food Shelf | $2,000 | Rice, MN, US | Rice Area Food Shelf Support | 2022 |
| Rice Boy Scout Troop 473 | $2,000 | Rice, MN, US | Program Costs For Enclosed Trailer | 2022 |
| Rice Community Vbs (shepard Of The Pines) | $500 | Rice, MN, US | Supplies For Community Vbs | 2022 |
| Rice Legion Auxillary | $500 | Rice, MN, US | Veteran's Memorial Lighting & Flags | 2022 |
| Rice Women Of Today | $500 | Rice, MN, US | Bike Rodeo Costs | 2022 |
| Rum River Life Choices | $1,000 | Milaca, MN, US | Training Nurse For Ultrasounds | 2022 |
| Tanners Team Foundation | $20,000 | Sauk Rapids, MN, US | Financial Assistance To Families With Medical Issues | 2022 |
| Terebinth Refuge | $25,000 | Waite Park, MN, US | Expand Their Health & Wellness Program | 2022 |
| The Bridge Ac Church | $1,000 | Rice, MN, US | Rice Community Party In Park Supplies | 2022 |
| Volleyball Bash For A Cure | $1,000 | Rice, MN, US | Coborn Cancer Center Donation | 2022 |
| Wacosa | $11,850 | Waite Park, MN, US | Led Signage For Store | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society- Relay For Life | $20,000 | Eagen, MN, US | Relay Support, Research, Education, And Advocacy | 2022 |
| Benton County Sheriff's Department | $500 | Foley, MN, US | Pal Program For Children And Officers | 2022 |
| Buckman Ballpark Inc | $22,500 | Royalton, MN, US | Update And Repairs To The Ball Field | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities | $12,500 | St Cloud, MN, US | Cameras & Equipment For Transitional Housing | 2022 |
| Connectability Of Minnesota | $1,500 | Waite Park, MN, US | Support 2023 Connect Super Striker Bowling League | 2022 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Great Strides | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Walk Support For Research, Drug Dev And Treatment | 2022 |
| Gilman Park & Rec | $25,000 | Foley, MN, US | Replace Tennis Courts With One New Tennis Court And Two Pickle Ball Courts | 2022 |
| Good Neighbor Ems | $25,000 | Little Falls, MN, US | Program Costs | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of The Upper Midwest | $1,500 | St Cloud, MN, US | Entrepreneurial Program For Sr Rice High School | 2022 |
| Light The Legacy | $5,000 | St Cloud, MN, US | Expand Their Advance Care Planning Program To Foley | 2022 |
| Lutheran Soc Service | $1,000 | St Cloud, MN, US | Low-income Seniors Meal Service | 2022 |
| Milaca Fine Art Council | $750 | Milaca, MN, US | Concerts In The Park Musicians | 2022 |
| Milaca Fire And Rescue | $25,000 | Milaca, MN, US | Replace Equipment | 2022 |
| Mille Lacs County Operation Com Connect | $2,000 | Milaca, MN, US | Foster Care Bags | 2022 |
| Oif Dream Center St Cloud | $12,250 | St Cloud, MN, US | New Van To Bring Clients To Appointments | 2022 |
| Paramount Center For The Arts | $500 | St Cloud, MN, US | Summer Art Camps | 2022 |
| Rice Area Food Shelf | $2,000 | Rice, MN, US | Rice Area Food Shelf Support | 2022 |
| Rice Boy Scout Troop 473 | $2,000 | Rice, MN, US | Program Costs For Enclosed Trailer | 2022 |
| Rice Community Vbs (Shepard Of The Pines) | $500 | Rice, MN, US | Supplies For Community Vbs | 2022 |
| Rice Legion Auxillary | $500 | Rice, MN, US | Veteran's Memorial Lighting & Flags | 2022 |
| Rice Women Of Today | $500 | Rice, MN, US | Bike Rodeo Costs | 2022 |
| Rum River Life Choices | $1,000 | Milaca, MN, US | Training Nurse For Ultrasounds | 2022 |
| Tanners Team Foundation | $20,000 | Sauk Rapids, MN, US | Financial Assistance To Families With Medical Issues | 2022 |
| Terebinth Refuge | $25,000 | Waite Park, MN, US | Expand Their Health & Wellness Program | 2022 |
| The Bridge Ac Church | $1,000 | Rice, MN, US | Rice Community Party In Park Supplies | 2022 |
| Volleyball Bash For A Cure | $1,000 | Rice, MN, US | Coborn Cancer Center Donation | 2022 |
| Wacosa | $11,850 | Waite Park, MN, US | Led Signage For Store | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society- Relay For Life | $20,000 | Eagen, MN, US | Relay Support, Research, Education, And Advocacy | 2022 |
| Benton County Sheriff's Department | $500 | Foley, MN, US | Pal Program For Children And Officers | 2022 |
| Buckman Ballpark Inc | $22,500 | Royalton, MN, US | Update And Repairs To The Ball Field | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities | $12,500 | St Cloud, MN, US | Cameras & Equipment For Transitional Housing | 2022 |
| Connectability Of Minnesota | $1,500 | Waite Park, MN, US | Support 2023 Connect Super Striker Bowling League | 2022 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Great Strides | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Walk Support For Research, Drug Dev And Treatment | 2022 |
| Gilman Park & Rec | $25,000 | Foley, MN, US | Replace Tennis Courts With One New Tennis Court And Two Pickle Ball Courts | 2022 |
| Good Neighbor Ems | $25,000 | Little Falls, MN, US | Program Costs | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of The Upper Midwest | $1,500 | St Cloud, MN, US | Entrepreneurial Program For Sr Rice High School | 2022 |
| Light The Legacy | $5,000 | St Cloud, MN, US | Expand Their Advance Care Planning Program To Foley | 2022 |
| Lutheran Soc Service | $1,000 | St Cloud, MN, US | Low-income Seniors Meal Service | 2022 |
| Milaca Fine Art Council | $750 | Milaca, MN, US | Concerts In The Park Musicians | 2022 |
| Milaca Fire And Rescue | $25,000 | Milaca, MN, US | Replace Equipment | 2022 |
| Mille Lacs County Operation Com Connect | $2,000 | Milaca, MN, US | Foster Care Bags | 2022 |
| Oif Dream Center St Cloud | $12,250 | St Cloud, MN, US | New Van To Bring Clients To Appointments | 2022 |
| Paramount Center For The Arts | $500 | St Cloud, MN, US | Summer Art Camps | 2022 |
| Rice Area Food Shelf | $2,000 | Rice, MN, US | Rice Area Food Shelf Support | 2022 |
| Rice Boy Scout Troop 473 | $2,000 | Rice, MN, US | Program Costs For Enclosed Trailer | 2022 |
| Rice Community Vbs (Shepard Of The Pines) | $500 | Rice, MN, US | Supplies For Community Vbs | 2022 |
| Rice Legion Auxillary | $500 | Rice, MN, US | Veteran's Memorial Lighting & Flags | 2022 |
| Rice Women Of Today | $500 | Rice, MN, US | Bike Rodeo Costs | 2022 |
| Rum River Life Choices | $1,000 | Milaca, MN, US | Training Nurse For Ultrasounds | 2022 |
| Tanners Team Foundation | $20,000 | Sauk Rapids, MN, US | Financial Assistance To Families With Medical Issues | 2022 |
| Terebinth Refuge | $25,000 | Waite Park, MN, US | Expand Their Health & Wellness Program | 2022 |
| The Bridge Ac Church | $1,000 | Rice, MN, US | Rice Community Party In Park Supplies | 2022 |
| Volleyball Bash For A Cure | $1,000 | Rice, MN, US | Coborn Cancer Center Donation | 2022 |
| Wacosa | $11,850 | Waite Park, MN, US | Led Signage For Store | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society- Relay For Life | $20,000 | Eagen, MN, US | Research, Education, And Advocacy | 2021 |
| Central Mn Child Advocacy Center | $1,000 | Sartell, MN, US | Abuse Victims And Family | 2021 |
| City Of Rice Police Department | $2,000 | Rice, MN, US | Drone To Add In Rescue & Fire Calls | 2021 |
| City Of Rice Recreation Department | $2,000 | Rice, MN, US | Update Lighting In Old Village Hall | 2021 |
| Cross Center Of Benton County | $5,423 | Foley, MN, US | Upgrades To Facility | 2021 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Great Strides | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Research, Drug Development & Treatment | 2021 |
| Employment Enterprises Inc | $25,000 | Little Falls, MN, US | Equipment | 2021 |
| Gilman Park & Rec | $2,000 | Foley, MN, US | Update Restrooms | 2021 |
| Helping Hands Outreach | $15,000 | Holdingford, MN, US | Assistance To Seniors In Rice Area | 2021 |
| Horizon Health Inc | $2,000 | Pierz, MN, US | Program Costs | 2021 |
| Indy Foundation | $23,450 | Waite Park, MN, US | Backpacks For Cancer Patients Hospital Stays | 2021 |
| Junior Achievement Of The Upper Midwest | $2,000 | St Cloud, MN, US | Virtual Learning | 2021 |
| Lutheran Soc Service - Crisis Nursery | $15,000 | St Cloud, MN, US | Emergency Dare Care | 2021 |
| Milaca Area Pantry | $2,000 | Milaca, MN, US | Milaca Area Food Shelf Support | 2021 |
| Milaca Fire And Rescue | $20,000 | Milaca, MN, US | Extrication Tools | 2021 |
| Mille Lacs County Operation Com Connect | $2,000 | Milaca, MN, US | Boots | 2021 |
| Mn Adult And Teen Challenge | $7,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Addiction Program To Veterans | 2021 |
| Morill Little Leage | $1,678 | Hillman, MN, US | Repairs And Upkeep To The Little League Softball Field | 2021 |
| Morrison County Sheriff's Department | $2,000 | Little Falls, MN, US | Emergency Lighting On Safety Vehicle | 2021 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | $10,000 | Edina, MN, US | Support Children To Attend Virtual Camp | 2021 |
| Oif Dream Center St Cloud | $3,598 | St Cloud, MN, US | Security System | 2021 |
| Rice Area Food Shelf | $2,000 | Rice, MN, US | Rice Area Food Shelf Support | 2021 |
| Rice Legion Auxillary | $5,000 | Rice, MN, US | Bring Vietnam Traveling Wall To Rice | 2021 |
| Rise Inc | $10,000 | Spring Lake Park, MN, US | Assistance For People With Mental Illness | 2021 |
| Rum River Life Choices | $1,099 | Milaca, MN, US | Parenting Counseling | 2021 |
| Terebinth Refuge | $24,295 | Waite Park, MN, US | Employment Readiness Program | 2021 |
| The Bridge Ac Church | $2,000 | Rice, MN, US | Rice Community Party In Park Supplies | 2021 |
| Trinity Church (holiday Helping Hands) | $1,000 | Milaca, MN, US | Christmas Gifts For Milaca Children With Needs | 2021 |
| Volleyball Bash For A Cure | $1,000 | Rice, MN, US | Coborn Cancer Center Donation | 2021 |
| Wacosa | $25,000 | Waite Park, MN, US | Training And Purchase Trash Compactor To Reduce Trash | 2021 |
| American Cancer Society-benton Cty Relay | $20,000 | St Cloud, MN, US | Research, Education, And Advocacy | 2020 |
| American Red Cross-central Mn | $5,000 | St Cloud, MN, US | Disaster Services Home Fire Campaign | 2020 |
| Anna Marie's Alliance | $10,000 | St Cloud, MN, US | General Expenses (covid-19) | 2020 |
| Becky's Troop Care Packages | $500 | St Cloud, MN, US | Purchase Goods For Individual Troop Care Packages | 2020 |
| Benton County Sheriff's Department | $500 | Foley, MN, US | Pal Program For Children And Officers | 2020 |
| Big Lake American Legion Post 147 | $500 | Big Lake, MN, US | Materials To For Flag Retirement Boxes (eagle Project) | 2020 |
| City Of Bock | $2,000 | Bock, MN, US | Playground Equipment For City Park | 2020 |
| City Of Rice | $2,000 | Rice, MN, US | Equipment & Landscaping For New City Park | 2020 |
| Cross Of Benton County | $2,000 | Foley, MN, US | Repair To Freezer That Stores Food For Food Shelf | 2020 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Great Strides | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Research, Drug Development & Treatment | 2020 |
| Dreamfunders | $2,000 | Sauk Rapids, MN, US | Adopt A Family Program - Sr/rice School Dist | 2020 |
| Employment Enterprises Inc | $10,000 | Little Falls, MN, US | General Expenses (covid-19) | 2020 |
| Faith Christian School | $900 | Foreston, MN, US | Update Microsoft Suite & Tv & Wiring For Commons | 2020 |
| Foley Fire Deparment | $2,000 | Foley, MN, US | Air Lifting Bag Kit To Assist With Rescues | 2020 |
| Foley Police Department | $300 | Foley, MN, US | Purchase Bikes For Foley Area Bicycle Rodeo | 2020 |
| Gilman Park & Rec | $2,000 | Oak Park, MN, US | Repair & Replace Fencing Around Field 1 | 2020 |
| Gilman Pullers Club Llc | $1,000 | Gilman, MN, US | Improvements To Track For Safety Of Public & Pullers | 2020 |
| Independent Lifestyles Inc | $15,000 | Sauk Rapids, MN, US | Support Vets & Disabled People To Attend Camp | 2020 |
| Indy Foundation | $1,000 | Waite Park, MN, US | Provide Financial Support For Families With Cancer | 2020 |
| Milaca Fine Arts Council | $1,000 | Milaca, MN, US | Bands For The Free Concerts In The Milaca Park | 2020 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | $10,000 | Edina, MN, US | Support Children To Attend Local Camp | 2020 |
| Nexus-mille Laces Family Healing | $10,000 | Onamia, MN, US | Support Expenses From Covid-19 | 2020 |
| Oif Dream Center St Cloud | $2,000 | St Cloud, MN, US | Carpet For House That Hosts Men Trying To Enter Society | 2020 |
| Paramount Center For The Arts | $2,000 | St Cloud, MN, US | Climb Theatre Prog For The 6th Grades Sr-rice School | 2020 |
| Rice Area Food Shelf | $2,000 | Rice, MN, US | Rice Area Food Shelf Support | 2020 |
| Rice Community Vbs (shepard Of The Pines) | $500 | Rice, MN, US | Supplies For Community Vbs | 2020 |
| St Francis Health & Wellness Center | $15,000 | Little Falls, MN, US | Assist In Purchase Of Motion Wellness System | 2020 |
| Sts Peter & Paul Church | $2,000 | Gilman, MN, US | Steel Door & Handicap Button For Easier Access | 2020 |
| The Arc Minnesota | $12,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Support Their Housing Access Service Program | 2020 |
| Trinity Church (holiday Helping Hands) | $1,000 | Milaca, MN, US | Christmas Gifts For Milaca Children With Needs | 2020 |
| Volleyball Bash For A Cure | $1,000 | Rice, MN, US | Coborn Cancer Center Donation | 2020 |
| Wacosa | $963 | Waite Park, MN, US | Battery Operated Portable Hand Sanitizers | 2020 |
| Mn Telecom Alliance Foundation | $25,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Purchase Incident Response Vehicle | 2018 |
| American Cancer Society-benton Cty Relay | $20,000 | St Cloud, MN, US | Research, Education, And Advocacy | 2018 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Great Strides | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Care Centers, Research & Drug Development | 2018 |
| Kody Snograss Foundation 832 K-9 Dogs | $19,000 | St Cloud, MN, US | Transport & Train 2 Bloodhounds For Assistance | 2018 |
| Wacosa | $16,626 | Waite Park, MN, US | Expand 3 Doorways To Make Handicap Accessible | 2018 |
| Employment Enterprises Inc | $15,000 | Little Falls, MN, US | 20 Tablets To Track Time As Required By The State | 2018 |
| Junior Achievement Of The Upper Midwest | $10,000 | St Cloud, MN, US | Expand Their Ja Programs In Sr Schools | 2018 |
| Little Rock Lake Association | $10,000 | Rice, MN, US | Vegetation For Lake Cleanup - Assist 25% Cont Req | 2018 |
| Lutheran Soc Ser (st Cloud Area Nursery) | $10,000 | St Cloud, MN, US | Enlist Childcare Providers To Help In Time Of Emerg | 2018 |
| Terebinth Refuge | $10,000 | Waite Park, MN, US | Curriculum, Education & Programs For Women | 2018 |
| Nexus-mille Lacs Academy | $5,550 | Onamia, MN, US | Automatic Belay System For Rock Climbing Wall | 2018 |
| American Red Cross | $5,000 | St Cloud, MN, US | Emergency Response Vehicle | 2018 |
| Light The Legacy | $5,000 | St Cloud, MN, US | Provide Resources To Families About End-of-life Care | 2018 |
| Becker Teenserve (grace Lutheran Church) | $2,000 | Becker, MN, US | Materials For Fixing Homes For Unfortunate People | 2018 |
| Benton County 4-h Shooting Sports Program | $2,000 | Foley, MN, US | Assist With Costs For Shooting Sports Program | 2018 |
| Milaca Community Education | $2,000 | Milaca, MN, US | "give Me Five" Mentor Program Supplies | 2018 |
| Minnesota Assistance Council For Veterans | $2,000 | Duluth, MN, US | Assist Vets Who Are Homeless & Need Assistance | 2018 |
| American Legion Post 473 | $2,000 | Rice, MN, US | Clean-up & Repair Of Rice Veteran's Memorial Site | 2018 |
| Pierz Fire Department | $2,000 | Pierz, MN, US | Atv, Water Pump & Tank | 2018 |
| Princeton Police Department K-9 Unit | $2,000 | Princeton, MN, US | Assist In Purchase & Training Of New Canine | 2018 |
| Rice Fire Department | $2,000 | Rice, MN, US | Trailer For New Atv To Use In Emergencies | 2018 |
| Kindred Family Focus | $1,800 | Waite Park, MN, US | Allow Children In Foster Care Opportunities | 2018 |
| Mission 61 | $1,800 | Stanchfield, MN, US | Assistance With Rent & Utilities-transition Program | 2018 |
| Milaca Area Pantry | $1,500 | Milaca, MN, US | Milaca Area Food Shelf Support | 2018 |
| Pease Christian Reform Church (oper Con) | $1,500 | Milaca, MN, US | Operations Connect Event In Milaca | 2018 |
| Rice Area Food Shelf | $1,500 | Rice, MN, US | Rice Area Food Shelf Support | 2018 |
| Rice Women Of Today | $1,500 | Rice, MN, US | Bikes For Community Bike Rodeo | 2018 |
| Milaca Fine Arts Council | $1,200 | Milaca, MN, US | Bands For The Free Concerts In The Milaca Park | 2018 |
| Benton County Sheriff's Office | $1,000 | Foley, MN, US | Pal Program For Children And Officers | 2018 |
| Helping Hands Outreach | $1,000 | Holdingford, MN, US | Laptop To Support Home Services & Dining Project | 2018 |
| Rice Community Church | $1,000 | Rice, MN, US | Community Outreach Event | 2018 |
| Trinity Church (holiday Helping Hands) | $1,000 | Milaca, MN, US | Christmas Gifts For Milaca Children With Needs | 2018 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | $1,000 | Milaca, MN, US | Purchase Food For The Milaca Snack Pack Program | 2018 |
| Volleyball Bash For A Cure | $1,000 | Rice, MN, US | Coborn's Cancer Center Donation | 2018 |
| Boy Scouts Troop 473 | $600 | Rice, MN, US | Benches For Park - Joshua P Eagle Award Project | 2018 |
| Boy Scouts Central Mn Council | $500 | Sartell, MN, US | Assist In Resources For Training Adult Leaders | 2018 |
| Graham United Methodist Church Vbs | $500 | Rice, MN, US | Supplies For Vacation Bible School Program | 2018 |
| Reach Out Center (maywood Church-host) | $500 | Foley, MN, US | Outreach Opportunities & Operating Expenses | 2018 |
| Rice Community Vbs (shepard Of The Pines) | $500 | Rice, MN, US | Community Vbs | 2018 |
| American Red Cross | $5,000 | St Cloud, MN, US | Recruiting, Training, And Local Disaster Relief | 2017 |
| Catholic Charities-domus Trans Housing | $5,000 | St Cloud, MN, US | Furnaces | 2017 |
| Franciscan Sisters Of Little Falls | $7,500 | Little Falls, MN, US | Exercise Equipment For Wellness Center | 2017 |
| Maywood Covenant Churhc | $25,000 | Foley, MN, US | Improvements To Roc To Address Safety Concerns | 2017 |
| American Cancer Society-benton Cty Relay | $20,000 | St Cloud, MN, US | Research, Education, And Advocacy | 2017 |
| Boy Scouts Central Mn Council | $10,000 | Sartell, MN, US | Build & Improve Stem Program | 2017 |
| Employment Enterprises Inc | $15,000 | Little Falls, MN, US | Handicap Accessible Bathroom & Accomodations | 2017 |
| Light The Legacy | $5,000 | St Cloud, MN, US | Expand Advance Care Planning Training Classes | 2017 |
| Mille Lacs County Sheriff K-9 Unit | $5,000 | Milaca, MN, US | Purchase New Dog For K-9 Unit | 2017 |
| Nexus-mille Lacs Academy | $8,850 | Onamia, MN, US | Equip For Acd To Expand Free Lawn Serv To Needy | 2017 |
| Twin Cities Public Television | $10,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Digital Story Wall For Vietnam Veterans | 2017 |
| Anna Marie's Alliance | $25,000 | St Cloud, MN, US | Remodel And Expand Current Facility | 2017 |
| Junior Achievement Of The Upper Midwest | $25,000 | St Cloud, MN, US | Expand Their Ja Programs In Sr-rice Schools | 2017 |
| Tanner's Team Foundation | $12,000 | Sauk Rapids, MN, US | Provide Funds To Families Who Have Ill Children | 2017 |
| Ucp | $25,000 | Waite Park, MN, US | Mobile Platform For Adaptive Technology Assist | 2017 |
| Morrison County Food Shelf | $2,000 | Little Falls, MN, US | Repair Floor In Grocery Area | 2017 |
| Office Of Marriage & Family Diocese-sc | $1,600 | St Cloud, MN, US | 2 Laptop Computers To Assist With Nfp Training | 2017 |
| Friends Of Aviation | $750 | St Cloud, MN, US | Update Website | 2017 |
| Shepard Of The Pines | $1,000 | Rice, MN, US | Supplies For Community Vbs Program | 2017 |
| Foley Police Department | $200 | Foley, MN, US | Foley Bicycle Rodeo-equipment For Children | 2017 |
| Helping Hands Outreach | $1,000 | Holdingford, MN, US | Lunch For Senior Dining Program In St. Stephen | 2017 |
| Hearts And Hands | $2,000 | St Louis Park, MN, US | Assist Families-children With Life Threatening Disease | 2017 |
| Graham United Methodist Church | $500 | Rice, MN, US | Supplies For Vacation Bible School Program | 2017 |
| Rice Women Of Today | $1,500 | Rice, MN, US | Helmets, Bikes, And Safety Equipment-bike Rodeo | 2017 |
| Annunciation Church | $1,800 | Sauk Rapids, MN, US | New Aed | 2017 |
| Rice Community Church | $1,000 | Rice, MN, US | Centershot Archery Event | 2017 |
| Foley Fire Department | $2,000 | Foley, MN, US | Jaws Of Life | 2017 |
| Volleyball Bash For A Cure | $1,000 | Rice, MN, US | Coborn's Cancer Center Donation | 2017 |
| Shepard Of The Pines (mobile Hope) | $800 | Rice, MN, US | Homework Assistance For Rockwood Children | 2017 |
| Boy Scout Troop 473 (eagle Project) | $1,000 | Rice, MN, US | Restore Park In Rice (durant Eagle Scout) | 2017 |
| Rum River Life Choices Center | $500 | Milaca, MN, US | Educational Material For L.i.f.e. Program | 2017 |
| Trinity Church (holiday Helping Hands) | $500 | Milaca, MN, US | Christmas Gifts For Milaca Children With Needs | 2017 |
| Paramount Center For The Arts | $1,000 | St Cloud, MN, US | Foley-sr-rice Students Attend Arts Program | 2017 |
| Faith Christian School | $2,000 | Foreston, MN, US | Laminator & Router To Enhance Teaching | 2017 |
| Cirle Of Parents (mn Communities) | $1,200 | St Cloud, MN, US | Program For Families To Train About Abuse, Etc | 2017 |
| St Cloud State University | $250 | St Cloud, MN, US | Abilty Events Program | 2017 |
| Foreston Fire Department | $2,000 | Foreston, MN, US | Gas Detector System | 2017 |
| Community Christian School | $2,000 | Pease, MN, US | Family Fun Night Books | 2017 |
| Rice Elementary School | $2,000 | Rice, MN, US | Educational Program Utilizing Metal Detectors | 2017 |
| Gaits Of Hope | $1,760 | Rice, MN, US | Computer For Program-information Protected | 2017 |
| Rice American Legion (cub Scouts Pack 120) | $2,000 | Rice, MN, US | Pinewood Derby Track | 2017 |
| Morrison County Swat | $2,000 | Little Falls, MN, US | Communication Headset/ear Protection | 2017 |
| American Cancer Society - Benton Cty Relay | $20,000 | St Cloud, MN, US | Research, Education, And Advocacy | 2016 |
| Anna Marie's Alliance | $15,000 | St Cloud, MN, US | Keyless Entry System For Safety | 2016 |
| Benton County 4-h Shooting Sports | $2,000 | Foley, MN, US | Equipment For The Shooting Sports Program | 2016 |
| Benton County Agricultural Society | $500 | Sauk Rapids, MN, US | Butterfly House At County Fair | 2016 |
| Benton County Human Services | $500 | Foley, MN, US | Items For Benton County Substance Use Program | 2016 |
| Benton County Sheriff's Office | $1,000 | Foley, MN, US | Pal Program For Children And Officers | 2016 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Central Mn | $10,000 | St Cloud, MN, US | Assist With Benton County Mentoring Program | 2016 |
| Central Mn Boy Scouts Council | $1,800 | Sartell, MN, US | Expansion Of Career Exploring Program | 2016 |
| Circle Of Parents | $595 | St Cloud, MN, US | Program & Events For Troubled Parents & Children | 2016 |
| City Of Rice Mn Safety Program | $600 | Rice, MN, US | Radar Sign & Software | 2016 |
| Cross Of Benton County | $20,000 | Foley, MN, US | Replace Stucco, Window & Door Of Building | 2016 |
| Elim Homes | $2,000 | Milaca, MN, US | Adjustable Table & Chairs For Senior Residents | 2016 |
| Employment Enterprises Inc | $10,000 | Little Falls, MN, US | Technology Upgrade To Connect 5 Training Sites | 2016 |
| Faith Christian School (faith Fellowship) | $1,000 | Foreston, MN, US | Physical Education Equipment | 2016 |
| Fishing For Life | $1,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Trout Pond For Veterans To Fish During Va Event | 2016 |
| Foley Police Department | $200 | Foley, MN, US | Bicycle Rodeo - Equipment For Children | 2016 |
| Foley Public Schools Nutrition Program | $500 | Foley, MN, US | Supervision & Promo Materials - Summer Lunch Program | 2016 |
| Franciscan Sisters Of Little Falls | $10,000 | Little Falls, MN, US | Expansion & Renovation Health & Rec Center | 2016 |
| Gilman Park & Rec Association | $2,000 | Gilman, MN, US | Updating & Replacing Playground Equipment | 2016 |
| Graham United Methodist Church | $500 | Rice, MN, US | Supplies For Vbs Program | 2016 |
| Helping Hands Outreach | $500 | Holdingford, MN, US | Computer For Coordinator To Communicate | 2016 |
| Immaculate Conception Church | $1,000 | Rice, MN, US | Supplies For Non-denominational Vbs | 2016 |
| Junior Achievement Of Upper Midwest | $2,000 | St Cloud, MN, US | Expansion Of School Business Programs | 2016 |
| Milaca School District | $2,000 | Milaca, MN, US | Robotic Program | 2016 |
| Mille Lacs County Community & Vet Service | $1,500 | Milaca, MN, US | Foster Care Bags & Families In Need Bags | 2016 |
| Paramount Center For Arts | $2,000 | St Cloud, MN, US | Arts Nights - Srr & Foley Students | 2016 |
| Pease Christian Reform Church | $1,000 | Pease, MN, US | Operations Connect Event In Milaca | 2016 |
| Rice Police Department | $1,758 | Rice, MN, US | Speech Recognition Software | 2016 |
| Rice Women Of Today | $1,500 | Rice, MN, US | Rice Bike Rodeo & Cookout | 2016 |
| Rum River Life Choices Center | $1,000 | Milaca, MN, US | Training For The Use Of The Ultrasound Machine | 2016 |
| Stearns History Museum | $5,000 | St Cloud, MN, US | Sponsor Healthville Traveling Exhibit | 2016 |
| St Joseph Parish Hall | $1,023 | Foley, MN, US | Defibrillator & Small Child Pads For Hall | 2016 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church Of Milaca | $2,000 | Milaca, MN, US | Milaca School Backpack Program | 2016 |
| United Cerebral Palsy Of Central Mn | $25,000 | St Cloud, MN, US | Mobile Technology And Exp Center - Phase 1 | 2016 |
| Volleyball Bash For The Cure | $1,000 | Rice, MN, US | Fundraiser For The Centracare Foundation | 2016 |
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| EIN | 26-1577232 |
| Website | http://www.bentontelecomfoundation.org |
| Address | 2220 125TH ST NW Rice, MN 56367-9701 |
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| President | Daniel Lieser |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Nancy Frerich |
| Secretary | Jim Young |
| Treasurer | Cheryl Scapanski |
| Director | Roger Secord |
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