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Laposta-Banketas Family Foundation is a private trust based in WEIRTON, WV. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Marriner Jones & Fitch. It holds total assets of $1.7M. Annual income is reported at $1.7M. Total assets have grown from $725K in 2011 to $2.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania. According to available records, Laposta-Banketas Family Foundation has made 46 grants totaling $167K, with a median grant of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $17K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 23 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, which account for 78% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No specific application information is available for this foundation. Check the 990-PF filings below for application guidelines, or visit the foundation's website if listed above.
Smallest Grant
$600
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$71K
Based on 20 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.
Laposta-Banketas Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 46 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WV, OH, PA.
Laposta-Banketas Family Foundation has distributed a total of $167K across 46 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $17K.
Laposta-Banketas Family Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (266320501) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Laposta-Banketas Family Foundation is headquartered in WEIRTON, WV. While based in WV, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldine Banketas | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Thomas Banketas | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$277K
Total Assets
$2.1M
Fair Market Value
$2.2M
Net Worth
$2.1M
Grants Paid
$219K
Contributions
$86K
Net Investment Income
$4K
Distribution Amount
$108K
Total: $1.4M
Total Grants
46
Total Giving
$167K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
23
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weirton Chirstian CenterCHILDRENS' MINISTRY | Weirton, WV | $17K | 2022 |
| Urban Mission MinistriesSERVING THE COMMUNITY | Steubenville, OH | $9K | 2022 |
| High Rocks Education CorpSERVING WV YOUNG WOMEN | Hillsboro, WV | $6K | 2022 |
| Canine AngelsTRAINING SERVICE DOGS | Little River, SC | $5K | 2022 |
| All Saints Greek Orthodox ChurchMINISTRY | Weirton, WV | $5K | 2022 |
| Chester-Newell Fish FoundSERVING THE COMMUNITY (FOOD) | Chester, WV | $4K | 2022 |
| Sw Butler Food CupboardSERVING THE COMMUNITY (FOOD) | Harmony, PA | $4K | 2022 |
| Apollo Free Meth ChurchMINISTRY | Apollo, PA | $4K | 2022 |
| Old Friends Cabin CreekSAVING RACEHORSES | Greenfield, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Dunbar Recreation CenterSERVING THE COMMMUNITY | Weirton, WV | $3K | 2022 |
| Sovereign Grace Family ChurchMINISTRY | Jacksonville, FL | $3K | 2022 |
| Disability Action CenterHELPING DISABLED PERSONNEL | Fairmont, WV | $3K | 2022 |
| Hancock County Humane FoundationSAVING ANIMALS | New Cumberland, WV | $3K | 2022 |
| Hounds Haven IncANIMAL CARE | Dillonville, OH | $3K | 2022 |
| Elevate Worship CenterMINISTRY | Wellsville, OH | $3K | 2022 |
| House Of The Carpenter IncSERVING THE COMMUNITY | Wheeling, WV | $3K | 2022 |
| Pleasant Valley Methodist ChurchMINISTRY | Weirton, WV | $2K | 2022 |
| National Ms SocietyRESEARCH | Pittsburgh, PA | $2K | 2022 |
| Loggerhead Marinelife CenterSAVING LOGGERHEAD TURTLES | Juno Beach, FL | $1K | 2022 |
| Tunnell To TowersMINISTRY | Staten Island, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Columbiana Dog PoundANIMAL CARE | Libson, OH | $1K | 2022 |
| Aaron Davies Memorial FundSCHOLARSHIPS | Weirton, WV | $700 | 2022 |
| Fritz Williams Scholarship FundSTUDENT SCHOLARSHIP | Weirton, WV | $500 | 2022 |
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