Rustin and Tara Banks Foundation
Invitation OnlyErie, Colorado · EIN 81-4323103 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $858 and $959.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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 Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light the World Charities | Salt Lake City, UT | Light the world donates to various nonprofits | $959 |
| Erie Uplink | Erie, CO | Donation for Erie Tiger packs for hungry kids of erie high school | $858 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($8,129). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,946 | 5 |
| 2023 | $9,131 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522799349100602
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4323103
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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