A Frederick Banfield Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
A Frederick Banfield Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Tucson, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $964,765 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $900,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$964,765
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$900,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $248,000 the year before.
60% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $248,000 | 13 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $964,765 | 25 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
A Frederick Banfield Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What A Frederick Banfield Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 6 | $940,365 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $6,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 3 | $1,500 |
| Montana | 1 | $600 |
| Alabama | 1 | $500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $500 |
| Kansas | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Players of Handball Foundation | To grow the sport of handball through innovation | $900,000 |
| Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona | To support organization's programs to ensure that people of Southern Arizona have access to adequate food for an active, healthy life | $20,000 |
| Colorado School of Mines Foundation | To support the University and its various academic programs. | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army Tucson | To support organization's various assistance programs to help families in need | $10,000 |
| Fred Lewis Foundation for Youth Handball | To encourage economically disadvantaged youth through sport and athletic competition | $5,000 |
| United States Handball Association | To promote the game of handball | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Smithsonian | To support organization's projects and programs in preserving American history, art and science | $2,500 |
| The National World War II Museum | To support a public museum that preserves and honors the American experience in World War II | $2,500 |
| National Geographic Society | To support organization's research and conservation projects around the world | $2,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | To support wildlife and wildlands conservation in modern Africa | $1,000 |
| Yellowstone Forever | To support preservation and enhancing projects for Yellowstone National Park | $600 |
| Bright Focus Foundation | To support the funding of innovative scientific research worldwide to defeat Alzheimer's disease. | $500 |
| American Heart Association Inc | To support organization's mission in fighting cardiovascular diseases. | $500 |
| Gospel Rescue Mission | To provide assistance to those experiencing homelessness and help them establish stability and reclaim their lives | $500 |
| Hoover Presidential Foundation | To support the Presidential Library and Museum, National Historic Site, and other programs that enhance the understanding of Herbert Hoover as president and humanitarian. | $500 |
| Jane Goodall Institute for wildlife research | To support organization's programs in protecting great apes and their habitat | $500 |
| Sidekick Foundation DBA Mara Elephant Project USA | To support organization's programs in protecting elephants and their habitats | $500 |
| Mutts with a Mission | To support organization's mission to provide selected, specially trained Service/Assistance Dogs to disabled Veterans, First responders, Federal Agents, and Law Enforcement Officers | $500 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | To support organization's mission in providing life-changing programs and services to injured veterans and their families | $500 |
| The Eisenhower Foundation | To champion the life and enduring legacy of Dwight D. Eisenhower to inspire leadership, character, and service. | $500 |
| The Tunnel to Towers Foundation | To support organization's various assistance programs to honor our military and first responders who continue to make the supreme sacrifice of life and limb for our country | $500 |
| United Service Organizations Inc | To support organization's various programs and services designed to support military service members and their families | $500 |
| Keepers of the Wild | To support programs and services aimed at protecting and caring for exotic animals | $365 |
| Truman Library Institute | To support organization's various programs to preserve and promote the enduring legacy of Harry S Truman | $200 |
| The Tau Beta Pi Association Incorporated | To honor students in the field of engineering, and to foster a spirit of liberal culture in engineering colleges | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- A Frederick Banfield
- Susan F Wick
- Eileen M Fitzmaurice
Questions people ask
Does A Frederick Banfield Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does A Frederick Banfield Charitable Trust give?
$964,765 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs A Frederick Banfield Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists A Frederick Banfield (President), Susan F Wick (Member) and Eileen M Fitzmaurice (Member).
What does A Frederick Banfield Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and education.