Designated Funds
1962 – E.E. Wilson Trust
Benefits Benton District of Boy Scouts of America
1971 – Ray M. & Mary Peffer Memorial Fund
Benefits Benton District of Boy Scouts of America, Girls Scouts of Oregon & SW Washington-Santiam Council, youth activities and clubs
1971 – Harris E. & Jean F. Rosendahl Fund
Benefits Old Mill Center for Children & Families
1979 – Corvallis Aqua-Thusiats Fund
Benefits Benton District of Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of Oregon & SW Washington-Santiam Council, Camp Fire USA-Willamette Council
1979 – Kermit & Jean Starker Roth Memorial Fund
Benefits programs teaching youth water safety and swimming for the handicapped. A second fund benefits the Kermit E. Roth Gateway Park at Second and Harrison in Corvallis
1982 – Toney Goode Campership Fund
Benefits boys from Benton District of Boy Scouts of America attending functions such as camp or jamboree
1983 – Bernard M. Guthrie Endowment Fund
Benefits career exploration opportunities for youth
1984 – Emily Jo Pastega Simpson Memorial Fund
Benefits programs as identified by the Mario Pastega family
1985 – Sam L. & Margaret Millsap Endowment Fund
Benefits mentally or physically handicapped youth in Benton County
1990 – Peffer-Y Trust fund
Benefits the Boys and Girls Club of Corvallis and character building recreational activities for children & families
1991 – Robert R. Blair Memorial Fund
Benefits Benton County students attending American Legion’s Beaver Boys State. If no students are attending Boys State then benefits the community grants program
1991 – Robert C. & Patricia Wilson Library Fund
Benefits the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for purchase of books or ciculating materials
1993 – Cosima D. Vitus Rankin Fund
Benefits Grace Center for Adult Services
1993 – Leslie & Margaret Wheeler Family Fund
Benefits the Benton County Historical Society youth & family programs
1994 – Philomath School District Pool Endowment Fund
Benefits Clemens Community Pool housed at the Philomath High School
1996 – Tom & Donna Allen Family Fund
Benefits fine arts, music and drama in Benton County
1996 – Ray & Genny Stephenson Family Fund
Benefits Vina Moses Center
1998 – James Eickelberg Fund
Benefits Old Mill Center for Children & Families
1998 – Eugene G. & Helen E. Hansen Fund
Benefits American Legion baseball program and youth in Benton County
1998 – Bob & Billie Holcomb Youth Hall of Fame Fund
Benefits youth age 8 to 18 who have demonstrated acts of courage & bravery with the Bob & Billie Holcomb Family Youth Hero award. Also benefits youth age 10 to 20 who have demontrated acts of exceptional service & altruism with the Benton County Foundation Founders Annual Trophy
1998 – Walter J. & Marcia S. Reeder Family Fund
Benefits dental care program for children operated by the Assistance League of Corvallis
1998 – Genny Stephenson Hospice Fund
Benefits Benton Hospice Service
1998 – Stephenson Family Meals on Wheels Fund
Benefits Benton County Meals on Wheels
1998 – Farl Cathey Tubb Fund
Benefits literacy programs or programs for handicapped and physically challenged youth
1999 – Lloyd & Jo Anne Anderson Memorial Fund
Benefits Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis
1999 – Corvallis Rotary Club Fund #2
Benefits youth activities in Benton County identified by the Rotary Club of Corvallis
1999 – Glenn & Sheila Plemmons Family Trust
Benefits disadvantaged, underprivileged or at-risk youth
2000 – Gertrude Lunde Cropsey Memorial Fund
Benefits Parent Enhancement Program
2001 – Cecil Compton Fund
Benefits Grace Center for Adult Services
2001 – Walter S. Hopkins, Jr. Fund
Benefits welfare & well being of the youth of Benton County
2001 – Ronald E. & Terrill Johnston Welty Family Fund
Benefits needy outbound Corvallis High or Crescent Valley High School student involved in the Rotary Club of Corvallis Youth Exchange program. If no students apply for aide then benefits the Operation School Bell program of the Assistance League of Corvallis
2003 – Hispanic Children’s Fund of Benton and Linn Counties
Benefits learning opportunities for children and grandchildren of Hispanic migrant workers in Linn and Benton Counties
2003 – Ellen Dee Witt Memorial Fund
Benefits stained glass project of the Assistance League of Corvallis
2005 – Education Fund of the Benton County Historical Society Benefits operations and programming for the Benton County Historical Society
2005 – Heart of the Valley Children’s Choir Endowment Fund
Benefits the operations and mission of the Heart of the Valley Children’s Choir
2005 – Majestic Performing Arts Fund
Benefits the operations of the Majestic Theater of Corvallis
2006 – Cornerstone Associates, Inc. Thelma Bonney Fund
Provides scholarships for CAI associates and staff for job training, provides for capital improvements & CAI board of directors identified needs
2006 – Robin V. Jensen Memorial Scholarship Fund
Provides a scholarship and benefits the City of Corvallis Police Cadets and bicycle safety programs
2007 – Philomath Rotary Club James & Cheryl Jordan Youth Fund
Benefits Rotary Club of Philomath identified youth needs in the Philomath, Oregon area
2007 – Benton County Foundation Facilities Endowment Fund
Defrays the costs for maintaining & repairing the property at 406 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis, Oregon
2007 – Peter & Linda Sekermestrovich Family Fund
Defrays the monthly operating costs of the Benton County Foundation
2007 – Dr. Ken Johnson Dental Clinic Fund
Benefits the dental clinic established at the Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis, Oregon
2007 – Stephenson Family Old Mill Center Fund
Benefits the Old Mill Center for Children & Families
2007 – Cliff Heselton Fund
Benefits Benton County 4H programs, Jackson Street Youth Shelter, Philomath Scout Lodge, Inc., Philomath Youth Activities Club and Vina Moses Center
2007 – Thompson Snyder Memorial Fund
Benefits the Crescent Valley High School Booster Club
2007 – Beth Strong
Benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis, Community Outreach, Inc., Grace Center for Adult Day Services, Interfaith Caregivers, Old Mill Center for Children & Families, St. Mary’s Stone Soup project, Vestry of the Church of the Good Samaritan (Episcopal), the Oregon State University College of Oceanography and Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, Oregon
2007 – Karly Sheehan Memorial Fund
Benefits ABC House, CASA-Voices for Children, Linn Benton Food Share
2007 – David & Nita Smith Endowment Fund
Benefits the operations of the Benton County Historical Society
2007 – Heartland Humane Society Endowment Fund
Benefits the operations of the Heartland Humane Society
2008 – Locke Cemetery Association Fund
Benefits the Locke Cemetery in Benton County for maintenance costs
2008 – John & Evelyn Stephens Endowment Fund
Supports the facilities & operations of the Benton County Foundation
2008 – Dorothy Hopkins Biddle-Porter House Endowment Fund
Supports facilities improvements & expenses of the Benton County Foundation
2008 – Fred & Mary Brauti Endowment Fund
Benefits Benton County District of Benton County 4H activities, Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis, Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of Oregon & SW Washington-Santiam Council, Old Mill Center for Children & Families
2008 – We Care Endowment Fund
Benefits the operations & mission of We Care
2008 – William P. & Dorothy M. Eddy Memorial Trust
Benefits the Eddyville Charter School library fund, King’s Valley Cemetery Association, Kings’ Valley Charter School library fund, King’s Valley-Hoskins Rural Fire Protection training fund, Mary’s River Masonic Lodge #221 and Mary’s River Masonic Lodge #221 Scholarship
2009 – Whiteside Theatre Foundation Endowment Fund
Benefits the operation and mission of the Whiteside Theatre Foundation
2009 – Benton County Diabetes Health Promotion Memorial Trust
Benefits projects, organizations or individuals promoting diabetes outreach education or providing services to county residents currently underserved who needs are or not being met by other funding resources.
2009 – Benton Habitat for Humanity Endowment Fund
Benefits the operations of Benton Habitat for Humanity
2009 – Corvallis Caring Place Endowment Fund
Benefits the operations of the Corvallis Caring Place
2010 – Ron & Ann Marek Endowment Fund
Benefits youth programming through the Benton County Historical Society & Museum