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. Contact: Josh Anderson, 2220 125th St Nw, Rice, Mn, 3203932115 Deadlines: NONE 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.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
25 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society - Relay for LifeEagen, MN | Relay support, research, education, and advocacy | $25K |
| Eastern Morrison County 4 Wheeler Club IncPierz, MN | Widen & clean up trails along the soo line trail | $25K |
| Employment Enterprises IncLittle Falls, MN | Automatic doors for entrance into their building | $25K |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Great StridesMinneapolis, MN | Walk support for a cure & assist people with cf | $20K |
| Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge IncMinneapolis, MN | Help veterans through addiction, ptsd, and mental health | $20K |
| City of RiceRice, MN | Reader sign on city hall for messages to residents, etc. | $15K |
| Muscular Dystrophy AssociationChicago, IL | Assist camp cost for children with muscular dystrophy | $15K |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central MinnesotaSt Cloud, MN | Expansion of bigs program - sr rice school & sctc | $10K |
| Can Do CaninesNew Hope, MN | Costs for starter kits for trained dogs to help disabled | $2,000 |
| Christian Reformed Church of PeasePease, MN | Youth service week for area surrounding pease | $2,000 |
| City of BockBock, MN | Playground equipment for the community park | $2,000 |
| Connectability of MinnesotaWaite Park, MN | Repair costs of gently used mobility equipment | $2,000 |
| Gilman Park & RecFoley, MN | Three new benches for gilman ball park | $2,000 |
| Rice Area Food ShelfRice, MN | Rice area food shelf support | $2,000 |
| Rice Women of TodayRice, MN | Supplies for community bike rodeo | $2,000 |
| The Bridge Ag ChurchRice, MN | Community events and outreaches for the rice area | $2,000 |
| Community Christian School of Pease MnPease, MN | Books for the middle school library - expand and update | $1,500 |
| Angel FoundationMendota Heights, MN | Provide for needs of low income cancer patients | $1,000 |
| Beckys Troop Care PackagesSt Cloud, MN | Military care packages | $1,000 |
| Volleyball Bash for a CureRice, MN | Coborn cancer center donation | $1,000 |
| American Legion Auxiliary (473 Hassel Briese)Rice, MN | Beautification, maintenance and upkeep of vet memorial | $500 |
| Graham Methodist Church Vbs ProgramRice, MN | Supplies for vacation bible school program | $500 |
| Nexus Family Healing (nexus-Mille Lacs)Plymouth, MN | Recreational tools for new trails group home - onamia | $500 |
| Rice Community Vbs (shepherd of the Pines)Rice, MN | Supplies for vacation bible school program | $500 |
| Milaca Recfest & ActivitiesMilaca, MN | Milaca bluegrass festival in milaca | $250 |
By state: Minnesota 24 · Illinois 1
About this foundation
Benton Telecomunnications Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Rice, Minnesota, administered in care of Dan Lieser, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Benton Telecomunnications Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Must submit a detailed description of the individual or organization and the proposed activities and purposes of the organization and individual. org. Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Benton Telecomunnications Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $178K across 25 grants, a median of $2,000.
Where does Benton Telecomunnications Foundation give?
Minnesota (24 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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