Banner Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Banner Foundation is a private foundation in Los Ranchos, New Mexico. In tax year 2024 it gave $35,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $7,000. 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$35,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $28,050 the year before.
20% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $20,000 | 6 | $912,946 |
| 2023 | $28,050 | 13 | $987,260 |
| 2024 | $35,000 | 15 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Banner 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 Banner Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 10 | $22,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Faiths | General purpose | $7,000 |
| Great Plains Restoration Council | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The Garden's Edge | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains | General purpose | $2,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General purpose | $2,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Animal Humane New Mexico | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General purpose | $1,500 |
| PBS NM | General purpose | $1,500 |
| ASPCA | General purpose | $500 |
| Explora Museum | General purpose | $500 |
| Girls on the Run | General purpose | $500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General purpose | $500 |
| The Cathedral Church of St John | General purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Cyrene Inman
- Charles R Baxter
- Beth Ann McBride
Questions people ask
Does Banner Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Banner Foundation give?
$35,000 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Banner Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Cyrene Inman (President), Charles R Baxter (Secretary) and Beth Ann McBride (Director).
What does Banner Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, animals and arts and culture.