Banyan Foundation
Accepts applications
Banyan Foundation is a private foundation in Detroit, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $1,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$166,484
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $1,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $1,000 | 1 | $243,791 |
| 2024 | $1,000 | 1 | $166,484 |
How to apply
| Contact | Aamir Farooqi PO Box 15096, Detroit, MI 48215 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (313) 499-8237, aamir.farooqi@banyandirect.com |
| What to submit | Email, including reason for request. |
| Restrictions | Current focus is primarily detroit, mi |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Banyan Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grassroot Detroiters | Support for arts and sciences in detroit | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott Ord
- Aamir Farooqi
- Julie Horn
Questions people ask
Does Banyan Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Banyan Foundation give?
$1,000 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Banyan Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Scott Ord (General Manager/Secretary), Aamir Farooqi (President) and Julie Horn (Treasurer).
What does Banyan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and science and research.