About Photographers For Charity (P4C)
Dedicated 501c3 to the photographic industry Photographers for Charity allows photographers to become a force for positive change in our society, making a difference in the lives of others.
Established as a charitable, non-profit, 501(c) (3) organization, P4C allows imaging professionals to combine their individual efforts to make an even bigger impact on the lives of children and families everywhere.
Management
Photographers for Charity Executive Director Bert Behnke 100 Kansas Street; Frankfort, IL 60423, (708) 479-6700; bert@behnkephoto.com
History
When PPA Charities was closed in 2018, it’s Executive Director, Bert Behnke, felt a vacuum was created for photographers who believed in the need for a charitable organization representing all photographers and those in the industry. This organization allows imaging professionals to combine their individual efforts to make an impact on the lives of children and families everywhere.
For about 16 months, he worked with industry leaders to come up with a concept that supported many of the programs and initiatives that were a part of PPA Charities while creating additional opportunities for photographers to create philanthropic programs that can not only help others but show their photography businesses in the best light to consumers.
An initial board of directors was formed to create the non-profit and volunteer legal counsel was put in place. Also, an industry advisory committee was formed to assist in visioning and volunteer opportunities.
Starting in 2020, Photographers for Charity has invited Operation Smile to become its primary Charitable Partner. A perfect fit for photographers, whose daily business is creating smiles for their clients, Operation Smile’s mission is repairing childhood facial deformities including cleft lips and cleft palates. It costs only $240 to complete a simple cleft-palate operation because Operation Smile’s medical team volunteers their services. P4C’s affiliation with Operation Smile provides photographers with an opportunity to show consumers they are part of a talented and dedicated group of professionals who work together toward a single charitable purpose: putting smiles on the faces of deserving children around the world.
How to Contribute to Photographers for Charity:
Transmit your credit card contribution to Photographers for Charity via our secure server by clicking here or mail a check to:
Bert Behnke, P4C Executive Director
100 Kansas Street
Frankfort, IL 60423
For additional information, contact Bert at (708) 479-6700 or bert@behnkephoto.com
Organization
Established as a charitable, non-profit, 501(c) (3) organization, Photographers for Charity allows imaging professionals to combine their individual efforts to make an even bigger impact on the lives of children and families everywhere.
P4C Office
Bert Behnke
100 Kansas Street
Frankfort, IL 60423
(708) 267-0657
bbehnke@ppa.com
Photographers for Charity is governed by a Board of Trustees that is appointed annually.
Board of Trustees Officers
President
Bert Behnke
Vice President
Al Behnke
Treasurer
Connie Behnke-Rotondo
Trustees
Cindy Behnke
