The Banford & Terri Exley Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Banford & Terri Exley Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wheeling, West Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $13,410 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $3,900. 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$13,410
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$3,900
- Assets$240,659
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $13,360 the year before.
38% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9,485 | 22 | $216,171 |
| 2024 | $13,360 | 19 | $233,599 |
| 2025 | $13,410 | 21 | $240,659 |
How to apply
The Banford & Terri Exley Family Foundation Inc 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 The Banford & Terri Exley Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 15 | $9,085 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $2,800 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,200 |
| New York | 2 | $200 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $125 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wheeling Symphony Society | General support | $3,900 |
| The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | General support | $2,500 |
| Oglebay Institute | General support | $1,260 |
| Valley Hospice | General support | $1,200 |
| Florence Crittenton Services | General support | $850 |
| Oglebay Foundation | General support | $750 |
| Foxfire Film Festival | General support | $375 |
| Pittsburgh Public Theater | General support | $300 |
| Wheeling Health Right | General support | $300 |
| Linsly School | General support | $250 |
| Soup Kitchen of Greater Wheeling | General support | $250 |
| YWCA Wheeling WV | General support | $250 |
| Community Fdn for the Ohio Valley | General support | $200 |
| Friends of Wheeling | General support | $150 |
| Friends of WV Public Broadcasting | General support | $150 |
| Vance Memorial Church | General support | $150 |
| First Christian Church of Moundsville | General support | $150 |
| University of Kentucky | General support | $125 |
| Consumer Reports | General support | $100 |
| American Fdn for Suicide Prevention | General support | $100 |
| Ohio Valley Recovery | General support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- R Banford Exley
- Teresa L Exley
- Heidi K Janetski
Questions people ask
Does The Banford & Terri Exley Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Banford & Terri Exley Family Foundation Inc give?
$13,410 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs The Banford & Terri Exley Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists R Banford Exley (President), Teresa L Exley (Vice President) and Heidi K Janetski (Director).
What does The Banford & Terri Exley Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and education.