Banmarkay Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Banmarkay Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Princeton, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $104,225 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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$104,225
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $96,080 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $91,500 | 18 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $96,080 | 21 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $104,225 | 20 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Banmarkay Charitable 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 Banmarkay Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 13 | $79,725 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $10,000 |
| New York | 2 | $7,500 |
| Maine | 3 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton Area Community Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Princeton Mobile Food Pantry | General support | $12,500 |
| Institute for Advanced Study | The friends of the institute | $10,000 |
| Save A Friend to Homeless Animals | General support | $5,225 |
| Dickinson College | General scholarships | $5,000 |
| Easel Animal Rescue League | General support | $5,000 |
| Princeton Community Housing | General support | $5,000 |
| Princeton University | General support | $5,000 |
| Whyy | General support | $5,000 |
| Wnyc | General support | $5,000 |
| President & Trustees of Bates College | General support | $5,000 |
| Hi-Tops Princeton | General support | $2,500 |
| Housing Initiatives of Princeton | General support | $2,500 |
| McCarter Theatre | General support | $2,500 |
| Princeton University Concerts | General support | $2,500 |
| So Percussion | Programming and operations | $2,500 |
| Greater Portland Landmarks | General support | $1,500 |
| 101 Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| Princeton Public Library | General support | $1,000 |
| Hancock & Sand Ponds Association | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonah Lansky
- Amy Lansky
Questions people ask
Does Banmarkay Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Banmarkay Charitable Foundation give?
$104,225 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Banmarkay Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jonah Lansky (Trustee) and Amy Lansky (Trustee).
What does Banmarkay Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, housing and homelessness and animals.