L O Benton Banking Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyEatonton, Georgia · EIN 58-2568248 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
14% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Albany Tx | Albany, TX | Donation | $100,250 |
| Jasper Memorial Hospital | Monticello, GA | Donation | $100,000 |
| Plaza Arts Center | Eatonton, GA | Donation | $30,000 |
| Artisans Village | Eatonton, GA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Marshall Memorial Church | Eatonton, GA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Ga Writers Museum | Eatonton, GA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Putnam General Hospital | Eatonton, GA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Old Jail Arts Center | Eatonton, GA | Donation | $3,600 |
| Gatewood School | Eatonton, GA | Donation | $2,250 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Eatonton, GA | Donation | $2,000 |
| Piedmont Academy | Monticello, GA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Putnam County High School | Eatonton, GA | Donation | $750 |
| Pilot International | Eatonton, GA | Donation | $500 |
| National Fire Safety Council | Michigan Center, MI | Donation | $300 |
The return also lists 9 grants to individuals ($39,800). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $335,450 | 23 |
| 2023 | $340,641 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533159349101718
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-2568248
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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