Banas Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyHadley, Massachusetts · EIN 87-4509339 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$13K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$500
Total assets$453K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $820.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
58% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunnels to Towers | Staten Island, NY | Support veterans and first responders hurt in the line of duty | $3,000 |
| Go Fund Me - John Robitaille - Als | Hadley, MA | Local police officer and family | $1,520 |
| Preborn | Indianapolis, IN | Support mothers to make motherhood possible | $1,500 |
| St Jude the Apostle Roman Catholic Church | Atlanta, GA | Church in ga doing great work | $1,000 |
| Vesh Fund - Animal Hospital in South Deerfield Ma | South Deerfield, MA | Support families unable to take care of animal bills | $820 |
| Cancer Connection | Northampton, MA | Cancer connection for support for those with cancer. | $500 |
| Hospice of Fisher House | Amherst, MA | Support of organization which helps dying individuals | $500 |
| Shriners | Ranson, WV | To support children with bone deficiency. | $500 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Children's healthcare research | $500 |
| St Brigid's Church | South Boston, MA | Local church | $500 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Help our countrymen in disaster zones | $500 |
| Jimmy Fund - to Cosenza Drive for a Cure | Longmeadow, MA | Support cure for cancer | $500 |
| Most Holy Redeemer Church | Hadley, MA | Local church | $500 |
| Thornwood Firehouse Dept - Sean Carroll Scholarship | Thornwood, NY | Support for a high school graduates scholarship | $500 |
| Pregnancy Aid Clinic | Roswell, GA | Support mothers to make motherhood possible | $500 |
| Blessing Jews | Chicago, IL | Feeding of jews in ukraine | $250 |
| Our Rescue | Denver, CO | Donate to help kids that are trafficked | $210 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,300 | 17 |
| 2024 | $5,915 | 8 |
| 2023 | $3,940 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349104066
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-4509339
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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