Laposta-Banketas Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Laposta-Banketas Family Foundation is a private foundation in Weirton, West Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $311,298 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $196,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$311,298
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$196,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was down from $324,017 the year before.
54% 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 | $218,507 | 26 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $324,017 | 10 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $311,298 | 13 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Geraldine and Thomas Banketas 6 South Main Street Suite 600, Washington, PA 15301 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (724) 225-6600 |
| What to submit | Letter |
What Laposta-Banketas Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 9 | $303,298 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $3,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist Church | Church ministry | $196,000 |
| Weirton Chirstian Center | Childrens ministry | $79,452 |
| Hope Project Fumc | Ministry | $20,046 |
| Allegheny Health Network | Serving the commmunity | $3,000 |
| Old Friends Cabin Creek | Saving racehorses | $2,000 |
| Hancock County Humane Foundation | Saving animals | $2,000 |
| Old Friends Inc | Saving racehorses | $2,000 |
| Dunbar Recreation Center | Serving the commmunity | $1,500 |
| Disability Action Center | Disabled personnel | $1,500 |
| House of the Carpenter Inc | Serving the community | $1,000 |
| Special Connections | Special needs youth & adults | $1,000 |
| WV Christian Youth Camp | Ministering the youth | $1,000 |
| Fritz Williams Scholarship Fund | Student scholarship | $800 |
Officers and trustees
- Geraldine Banketas
- Thomas Banketas
Questions people ask
Does Laposta-Banketas Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Laposta-Banketas Family Foundation give?
$311,298 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Laposta-Banketas Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Geraldine Banketas (Trustee) and Thomas Banketas (Trustee).
What does Laposta-Banketas Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and disability.