Paul & Monica Bancroft Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Paul & Monica Bancroft Family Foundation is a private foundation in Garden City, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $267,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $16,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$267,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$16,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$7.4 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $260,000 the year before.
13% 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 | $260,000 | 16 | $6.0 million |
| 2024 | $260,000 | 15 | $6.8 million |
| 2025 | $267,000 | 15 | $7.4 million |
How to apply
Paul & Monica Bancroft Family 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 Paul & Monica Bancroft Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $172,500 |
| Virginia | 3 | $60,500 |
| Oregon | 2 | $34,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Laurel Center | Operational | $30,000 |
| Standup for Kids | Operational | $26,000 |
| Urban Voices Project | Operational | $25,000 |
| American Film Institute | Operational | $22,500 |
| Winchester Day Nursery Inc | Operational | $22,000 |
| Abc House | Operational | $18,000 |
| Well | Winter shelter motel program | $17,000 |
| Bethlehem Inn | Operational | $16,000 |
| New Earth Organization | Operational | $16,000 |
| Skylight Theatre Company | Operational | $16,000 |
| Monarch School Project | Operational | $15,000 |
| The Cancer Resource Ctr of Mendocino | Operational | $15,000 |
| Earth Island Institute | Ican | $13,000 |
| Concern Hotline | Operational | $8,500 |
| Michaels Daughter Fund | Operational | $7,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gregory Bancroft
- Stephen M Bancroft
- Wendy Bancroft
- Bradford M Bancroft
- Kimberly Bancroft
- Michael Bancroft
- Diane Bancroft
- Kate Black
- Chris Bancroft
- Alex Bancroft
Questions people ask
Does Paul & Monica Bancroft Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Paul & Monica Bancroft Family Foundation give?
$267,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $16,000.
Who runs Paul & Monica Bancroft Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gregory Bancroft (President/Ceo/Treasurer), Stephen M Bancroft (Vice President), Wendy Bancroft (Secretary) and Bradford M Bancroft (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Paul & Monica Bancroft Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.