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Band Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $147.8M. Annual income is reported at $86.6M. Total assets have grown from $64M in 2015 to $147.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including District of Columbia, New York, California. According to available records, Band Foundation has made 186 grants totaling $26.3M, with a median grant of $100K. Annual giving has grown from $5.3M in 2020 to $6.7M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $14.3M distributed across 98 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $15K to $1M, with an average award of $141K. The foundation has supported 64 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, Vermont, California, which account for 41% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 26 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$100K
Average Grant
$140K
Largest Grant
$500K
Based on 38 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Band Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 186 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, VT, CA.
Band Foundation has distributed a total of $26.3M across 186 grants. The median grant size is $100K, with an average of $141K. Individual grants have ranged from $15K to $1M.
Band Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Band Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 26 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burks B Lapham | Chair, Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Clark Mitchell | Dir, Sec | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nicholas P Lapham | Treas, Dir, Pres | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gardiner O Lapham | Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$147.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$147.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
186
Total Giving
$26.3M
Average Grant
$141K
Median Grant
$100K
Unique Recipients
64
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay State University FoundationSoutheastern Grasslands Institute | Clarksville, TN | $375K | 2023 |
| Guardian Org FoundationAge of Extinction | Washington, DC | $300K | 2023 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network IncLion Recovery Fund | San Francisco, CA | $300K | 2023 |
| Vox Media LlcExpenditure Responsibility Grant | Pittsburgh, PA | $276K | 2023 |
| Americans For Oxford IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $254K | 2023 |
| Bat Conservation International IncAgave Restoration Initiative | Austin, TX | $250K | 2023 |
| The Wyldlife FundPooled Migration Fund | Buffalo, WY | $250K | 2023 |
| Oo ProjectInvestigating the Fishmeal Industry | Washington, DC | $250K | 2023 |
| Manomet IncShorebird Conservation at Priority Sites | Manomet, MA | $250K | 2023 |
| Xerces Society IncFirefly Atlas Initiative | Portland, OR | $235K | 2023 |
| International Bureau For EpilepsyMaking Epilepsy a Health Priority in Africa | Sandyford | $218K | 2023 |
| Synchronicity Earth Usa IncAmphibian Conservation Fund | New York, NY | $175K | 2023 |
| Sustainable Fisheries Partnership FoundationProtecting Ocean Wildlife Initiative | Honolulu, HI | $175K | 2023 |
| American Rivers IncFreshwater Mussel Decline | Washington, DC | $150K | 2023 |
| California Academy Of Sciences GgpbioGraphic | San Francisco, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| Yale UniversityYale Environment 360 Coverage of Biodiversity | New Haven, CT | $150K | 2023 |
| High Country NewsConservation Beyond Boundaries | Paonia, CO | $150K | 2023 |
| Wildlife GuardiansLegacy Land Campaign | Washington, DC | $150K | 2023 |
| American Bird ConservancyBirds not Mosquitoes Campaign | Marshall, VA | $150K | 2023 |
| RewildRewilding Argentina | Austin, TX | $150K | 2023 |
| Maliasili Initiatives IncAmplifying Local Conservation Voices | Essex Junction, VT | $150K | 2023 |
| Food And Environment Reporting NetworkBiodiversity Reporting Project | New York, NY | $150K | 2023 |
| Mongabay Org CorporationShort-form News Desk | Atherton, CA | $140K | 2023 |
| Empowers Africa IncKenya Bird of Prey Trust | New York, NY | $110K | 2023 |
| National Forest FoundationSouthern Highlands Reserve | Missoula, MT | $105K | 2023 |
| NatureserveSoutheastern Grassland Plants: Priority Status Assessments and Taxonomic Updates for At Risk Species | Arlington, VA | $102K | 2023 |
| Wind River Tribal Buffalo InitiativeGeneral & Unrestricted | Kinnear, WY | $100K | 2023 |
| Center For Plant Conservation IncFlorida Plant Rescue | Escondido, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The OsaStrengthening Mangrove Ecosystems in the Terraba Sierpe National Wetlands | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Citizens United For Research In EpilepsySUDEP Data Standardization Project | Chicago, IL | $98K | 2023 |
| The Clifton Institute IncUsing Science to Improve Management of Declining Species on Working Lands in the Virginia Piedmont | Warrenton, VA | $89K | 2023 |
| Epilepsy Foundation Of AmericaGeneral & Unrestricted | Bowie, MD | $75K | 2023 |
| BbhcBeyond Yellowstone Program | Cody, WY | $75K | 2023 |
| Peregrine Fund IncProtecting East Africa's Vultures | Boise, ID | $75K | 2023 |
| International Conservation Caucus FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $75K | 2023 |
| Ozark Chinquapin FoundationOzark Chinquapin Tree Restoration Initiative | Poplar Bluff, MO | $60K | 2023 |
| Smithsonian InstituteSCBI/Virginia Working Landscapes | Washington, DC | $60K | 2023 |
| Mara Elephant Project Usa IncMara Elephant Project - Ranger Teams in the Loita Forest | Carmel, IN | $60K | 2023 |
| Sahara Conservation FundHalting Vulture Decline in West and Central Africa | Saint Louis, MO | $54K | 2023 |
| Row Global HealthBPNA PET1 Courses for Zambia & Zimbabwe | Naperville, IL | $34K | 2023 |
| Blue Ridge Prism IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Crozet, VA | $20K | 2023 |