Banyan Fund
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6528278 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$22K
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$591K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,736 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
50% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New England School of the Arts | Lebanon, NH | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Communites for Restorative Justice | Boston, MA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Needham, MA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Historical Society of Cheshire County | Keene, NH | General Purpose | $1,736 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,736 | 4 |
| 2024 | $23,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $22,400 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349101924
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6528278
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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