Charities United States Advocacy & Civil Rights Benzie County Community Chest
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Benzie County Community Chest

To provide funds to Benzie County 501(c)(3) organizations that service Benzie County residents with food, shelter, utilities, and various human services.

Advocacy & Civil Rights Beulah, MI EIN 381918580 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Benzie County Community Chest

Benzie Area Christian Neighbors: $12,000 Benzie Schools Blessings in a Backpack: $4,000 Benzie County Child Abuse Prevention Council: $5,000 Benzie Senior Resources: $25,000 Child & Family Services of NW MI: $3,500 Habitat for Humanity of Benzie County: $9,000 NW MI Supportive Housing Fdtn for Mental Health: $2,500 Remain in Touch: $1,000 St Philips Baby Pantry: $7,500 Womens Resource Center for the Grand Traverse Area: $1,000

Headquarters
Beulah, MI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
T700
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1970

Mission

To provide funds to Benzie County 501(c)(3) organizations that service Benzie County residents with food, shelter, utilities, and various human services.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights · NTEE T700
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 86%
Peer average: 90%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.56%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.86
Program expenses$0.86 ($87,742)
86% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Benzie County Community Chest is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Beulah, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 381918580. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $149K in annual revenue. 33 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Benzie County Community Chest has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 91/100.

Benzie County Community Chest is located in Beulah, MI, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Benzie County Community Chest has $149K in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 90% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Benzie County Community Chest is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $149K in annual revenue. The organization has 33 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Benzie County Community Chest. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Benzie County Community Chest has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 86% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. Visit the Benzie County Community Chest profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Benzie Area Christian Neighbors: $12,000 Benzie Schools Blessings in a Backpack: $4,000 Benzie County Child Abuse Prevention Council: $5,000 Benzie Senior Resources: $25,000 Child & Family Services of NW MI: $3,500 Habitat for Humanity of Benzie County: $9,000 NW MI Supportive Housing Fdtn for Mental Health: $2,500 Remain in Touch: $1,000 St Philips Baby Pantry: $7,500 Womens Resource Center for the Grand Traverse Area: $1,000 Benzie County Community Chest is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Benzie County Community Chest's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of $149K is below the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Benzie County Community Chest are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Benzie County Community Chest is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 381918580, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
86% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

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Bill Dundon
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Bill D•••••
Treasurer
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Brooke T••••••• P•••
Treasurer and Executive Director
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Christine A••••••
Director
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Jim G••••••
Executive Director
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Jon O•••••••
Secretary
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Kathy N••••
Director
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Nancy C••••••
President
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Steve M•••••••
Director
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Steve S•••••••
Director
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Thor G•••
Director
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William D•••••
Vice President / Treasurer
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Benzie County Community Chest This page 90 $148,922 86%
The Appeal of the Nobel Peace Laureates Foundation … 93 $700,744 82%
Epic Girl 93 $756,796 100%
Merrimack Valley Immigrant and Education Center Inc 90 $406,189 74%
Exodus Vision 90 $279,085 76%
Heart and Home Collaborative 90 $161,546 100%
Houston Marathon Foundation Inc 90 $417,366 97%
New Americans Initiative Inc 90 $476,678 100%
Historic Paradise Foundation Nfp 90 $347,501 91%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 33 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Benzie County Community Chest

What is Benzie County Community Chest?
Benzie County Community Chest is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Beulah, United States. Benzie Area Christian Neighbors: $12,000 Benzie Schools Blessings in a Backpack: $4,000 Benzie County Child Abuse Prevention Council: $5,000 Benzie Senior Resources: $25,000 Child & Family Services of NW MI: $3,500 Habitat for Humanity of Benzie County: $9,000 NW MI Supportive Housing Fdtn for Mental Health: $2,500 Remain in Touch: $1,000 St Philips Baby Pantry: $7,500 Womens Resource Center for the Grand Traverse Area: $1,000
Who leads Benzie County Community Chest?
Bill Dundon serves as Treasurer.
Where is Benzie County Community Chest located?
Headquartered in Beulah, United States.
What is Benzie County Community Chest's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
Is Benzie County Community Chest trustworthy?
Benzie County Community Chest has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Benzie County Community Chest's registration number?
IRS EIN: 381918580.
What is Benzie County Community Chest's website?
http://www.benziecommunitychest.org