Banmarkay Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyPrinceton, New Jersey · EIN 87-3785017 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$104K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
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
35% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Area Community Foundation | Princeton, NJ | General support | $25,000 |
| Princeton Mobile Food Pantry | Princeton, NJ | General support | $12,500 |
| Institute for Advanced Study | Princeton, NJ | The friends of the institute | $10,000 |
| Save a Friend to Homeless Animals | Skillman, NJ | General support | $5,225 |
| Dickinson College | Carlisle, PA | General scholarships | $5,000 |
| Easel Animal Rescue League | Trenton, NJ | General support | $5,000 |
| Princeton Community Housing | Princeton, NJ | General support | $5,000 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | General support | $5,000 |
| Whyy | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Wnyc | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| President & Trustees of Bates College | Lewiston, ME | General support | $5,000 |
| Hi-Tops Princeton | Princeton, NJ | General support | $2,500 |
| Housing Initiatives of Princeton | Princeton, NJ | General support | $2,500 |
| Mccarter Theatre | Princeton, NJ | General support | $2,500 |
| Princeton University Concerts | Princeton, NJ | General support | $2,500 |
| So Percussion | Brooklyn, NY | Programming and operations | $2,500 |
| Greater Portland Landmarks | Portland, ME | General support | $1,500 |
| 101 Fund | Princeton, NJ | General support | $1,000 |
| Princeton Public Library | Princeton, NJ | General support | $1,000 |
| Hancock & Sand Ponds Association | Denmark, ME | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $104,225 | 20 |
| 2024 | $96,080 | 21 |
| 2023 | $91,500 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630719349101203
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3785017
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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