Banky Larocque Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Banky Larocque Foundation is a private foundation in Venice, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $72,137 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $2,575 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$72,137
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$2,575
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees87%
Giving in 2025 was up from $57,586 the year before.
87% of its 2025 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 | $62,500 | 7 | $34,021 |
| 2024 | $57,586 | 11 | $0 |
| 2025 | $72,137 | 15 | $0 |
How to apply
Banky Larocque Foundation 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 Banky Larocque Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $33,336 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $29,175 |
| California | 2 | $6,010 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,575 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,041 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Women's Media Center | Charitable | $25,000 |
| New York University | Scholarship | $13,000 |
| Frontline Womens Fund | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Equality Now | Charitable | $5,181 |
| The Film Society of Ny | Charitable | $5,020 |
| Earth Justice | Charitable | $3,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charitable | $3,139 |
| Unchained at Last | Charitable | $2,575 |
| The David Sheldrick | Charitable | $2,510 |
| Indiecollectorg | Charitable | $1,072 |
| Wolf Pack | Charitable | $1,041 |
| Ukraine House DC Found | Charitable | $1,036 |
| National Domestic | Charitable | $1,033 |
| Irc Donation | Charitable | $1,030 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Phyllis P Wolf
- Donna Deitch
Questions people ask
Does Banky Larocque Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Banky Larocque Foundation give?
$72,137 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,575.
Who runs Banky Larocque Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Phyllis P Wolf (Vice Preside) and Donna Deitch (Officer).
What does Banky Larocque Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.