Robert J and Jennifer J Banks Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 20-6296856 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$5.5M
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$14.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $50,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Lake Ranch Inc | Shrewsbury, VT | Banks' Expansion Project | $4,520,025 |
| Spring Lake Ranch Inc | Shrewsbury, VT | Banks' Expansion Project | $861,660 |
| Pennsylvania State University | State College, PA | Robert J. and Jennifer J. Banks Scholarship Fund | $50,000 |
| Munson Medical Center | Traverse City, MI | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Spring Lake Ranch Inc | Shrewsbury, VT | Banks' Expansion Project - Soft Costs | $13,654 |
| Community Dental Clinic Inc | Clearwater, FL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Oakhurst United Methodist Church | Seminole, FL | Baby Basics of Pinellas County | $5,000 |
| Operation Healing Forces Inc | Tampa, FL | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Clearwater, FL | Charitable Event | $500 |
| Leveen-Roach Scholarship Fund of Secession Golf Cl | Beaufort, SC | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,482,039 | 10 |
| 2024 | $604,454 | 10 |
| 2023 | $456,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349104694
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-6296856
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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