Benwood Foundation
The Benwood Foundation is a charitable foundation created in 1944 by George Hunter in honor of his uncle, Benjamin Thomas who pioneered the Coca-Cola bottling industry and founded the Coca-Cola Bottling Company. George Hunter was the heir of Benjamin Thomas, and much of the wealth related to the Coca-Cola Bottling Company passed on to the Foundation. As of 2004 The Benwood Foundation distributes between $4 and $5 million annually in grants and donations.
| Formation | 1944 |
|---|---|
| Type | Charitable Foundation |
| Headquarters | Chattanooga,TN, United States |
President | Sarah Morgan |
Revenue (2015) | $6,579,953 |
| Expenses (2015) | $11,100,092 |
| Website | www.benwood.org |
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