Banas Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Banas Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Hadley, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $13,300 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $3,000. 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$13,300
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$453,130
- New grantees77%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5,915 the year before.
77% 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 | $3,940 | 9 | $178,528 |
| 2024 | $5,915 | 8 | $312,297 |
| 2025 | $13,300 | 17 | $453,130 |
How to apply
Banas Foundation Inc 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 Banas Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 7 | $4,840 |
| New York | 2 | $3,500 |
| Georgia | 2 | $1,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $250 |
| Colorado | 1 | $210 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tunnels to Towers | Support veterans and first responders hurt in the line of duty | $3,000 |
| Go Fund Me - John Robitaille - ALS | Local police officer and family | $1,520 |
| Preborn | Support mothers to make motherhood possible | $1,500 |
| St Jude the Apostle Roman Catholic Church | Church in ga doing great work | $1,000 |
| Vesh Fund - Animal Hospital in South Deerfield Ma | Support families unable to take care of animal bills | $820 |
| Cancer Connection | Cancer connection for support for those with cancer. | $500 |
| Hospice of Fisher House | Support of organization which helps dying individuals | $500 |
| Shriners | To support children with bone deficiency. | $500 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospital | Children's healthcare research | $500 |
| St Brigid's Church | Local church | $500 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Help our countrymen in disaster zones | $500 |
| Jimmy Fund - to Cosenza Drive for A Cure | Support cure for cancer | $500 |
| Most Holy Redeemer Church | Local church | $500 |
| Thornwood Firehouse Dept - Sean Carroll Scholarship | Support for a high school graduates scholarship | $500 |
| Pregnancy Aid Clinic | Support mothers to make motherhood possible | $500 |
| Blessing Jews | Feeding of jews in ukraine | $250 |
| Our Rescue | Donate to help kids that are trafficked | $210 |
Officers and trustees
- Brent Banas
- Garrison Banas
- Briana Banas
- Kathy Banas
Questions people ask
Does Banas Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Banas Foundation Inc give?
$13,300 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Banas Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Brent Banas (President /Director), Garrison Banas (Treasurer/ Director), Briana Banas (Clerk/Director) and Kathy Banas (Director).
What does Banas Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, veterans and faith communities.