Laposta-Banketas Family Foundation
Historical FunderWeirton, West Virginia · EIN 26-6320501 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GERALDINE AND THOMAS BANKETAS |
|---|---|
| Address | 6 SOUTH MAIN STREET SUITE 600, WASHINGTON PA 15301 |
| Phone | 7242256600 |
| Form and materials | LETTER |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
30% of grants went outside West Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist Church | Weirton, WV | Church ministry | $196,000 |
| Weirton Chirstian Center | Weirton, WV | Childrens ministry | $79,452 |
| Hope Project Fumc | Weirton, WV | Ministry | $20,046 |
| Allegheny Health Network | Pittsburgh, PA | Serving the commmunity | $3,000 |
| Old Friends Cabin Creek | Greenfield, NY | Saving racehorses | $2,000 |
| Hancock County Humane Foundation | New Cumberland, WV | Saving animals | $2,000 |
| Old Friends Inc | Georgetown, KY | Saving racehorses | $2,000 |
| Dunbar Recreation Center | Weirton, WV | Serving the commmunity | $1,500 |
| Disability Action Center | Fairmont, WV | Disabled personnel | $1,500 |
| House of the Carpenter Inc | Wheeling, WV | Serving the community | $1,000 |
| Special Connections | Steubenville, OH | Special needs youth & adults | $1,000 |
| Wv Christian Youth Camp | Lost Creek, WV | Ministering the youth | $1,000 |
| Fritz Williams Scholarship Fund | Wierton, WV | Student scholarship | $800 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $311,298 | 13 |
| 2024 | $324,017 | 10 |
| 2023 | $218,507 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349102509
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-6320501
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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