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Contact Information:
Ashley Bice
Benton Community Foundation
PO Box 351
Fowler, IN 47944
phone: 765-884-8022
email: ashley@bentoncf.org
website: www.bentoncf.org

County:
Benton

Program Description:
Partnership with local high school group: Students are actively involved in school and community events and use funds raised to support charitable projects important to them.

Program Components:
√ Leadership Development
√ Community Service
√ Civic Engagement
√ Develops youth and adult partnerships
√ Fundraising events and activities
√ Service Learning
√ Philanthropy education/training
√ Grantmaking
   Encourages personal giving
   Annually gives funds for community needs

Community Partner Organizations:
Benton Community Foundation
Benton Central High School

Number of youth involved in the youth philanthropy programs:
20-30

Number of adults involved in the youth philanthropy programs:
3-5

If applicable, approximate amount of funds raised annually?
$1,000

If applicable, how are the funds raised each year?
The group offers super Saturday events for elementary children; 7th grade orientation day; and other small projects.

If applicable, how have youth been involved with fundraising?
   Write/send grant request letters to potential donors
   Meet with donors to "make the ask"
   Create fundraising plans
√ Other - Volunteer time at events used to raise dollars

Do youth personally contribute to fundraising efforts? If yes, how much?
No

If applicable, are youth responsible for grantmaking decisions? If yes, for what amount?
Yes, approximately $1,000 annually.

If applicable, total number of annual grants:
4

If applicable, total dollar amount of endowment:
Mostly pass-through at this point.

What year was the endowment initiated?
2007

Total dollar amount of funds awarded to the community on an annual basis:


Updated - 06/09