The Banks Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyOakland, California · EIN 94-3301944 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$165K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $20,000.
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
10% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destiny Arts Center | Oakland, CA | Support after school programs in three west oakland schools | $25,000 |
| Luna Dance & Creativity | Berkeley, CA | Support and expand children's programs at childhood centers | $20,000 |
| Oakland Museum of California | Oakland, CA | To support california school programs | $20,000 |
| St Vincents Day Home | Oakland, CA | Support for comprehensive learning | $20,000 |
| Creative Growth Art Center | Oakland, CA | Support year round saturday art program for youth with disabilities | $15,000 |
| Cycles of Change | Oakland, CA | To support the bike club program at four east oakland schools | $15,000 |
| Oakland Lacrosse Club | Oakland, CA | Support professional development | $15,000 |
| St Mary's Center Preschool | Oakland, CA | To support a new literacy program | $15,000 |
| Maps Arts | New York, NY | To be used to acquire an art mobile to be able to offer classes around new york city | $10,000 |
| Oakland Leaf Foundation | Oakland, CA | To support general operation of intership program | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $165,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $155,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $155,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602239349100630
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3301944
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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