Private foundation · EIN 82-6730461 · Tucson, Arizona · Philanthropy & grantmaking

A Frederick Banfield Charitable Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 25 grants paid, $965K total, median $500. 24% of grants stayed in Arizona.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
25
$965K
Median grant
$500
Stays in AZ
24%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.6M

Grants paid in 2024

25 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
World Players of Handball FoundationTucson, AZTo grow the sport of handball through innovation$900K
Community Food Bank of Southern ArizonaTucson, AZTo support organization's programs to ensure that people of Southern Arizona have access to adequate food for an active, healthy life$20K
Colorado School of Mines FoundationGolden, COTo support the University and its various academic programs.$10K
The Salvation Army TucsonTucson, AZTo support organization's various assistance programs to help families in need$10K
Fred Lewis Foundation for Youth HandballTucson, AZTo encourage economically disadvantaged youth through sport and athletic competition$5,000
United States Handball AssociationTucson, AZTo promote the game of handball$5,000
Friends of the SmithsonianWashington, DCTo support organization's projects and programs in preserving American history, art and science$2,500
The National World War II MuseumNew Orleans, LATo support a public museum that preserves and honors the American experience in World War II$2,500
National Geographic SocietyWashington, DCTo support organization's research and conservation projects around the world$2,000
African Wildlife FoundationWashington, DCTo support wildlife and wildlands conservation in modern Africa$1,000
Yellowstone ForeverGardiner, MTTo support preservation and enhancing projects for Yellowstone National Park$600
Bright Focus FoundationClarksburg, MDTo support the funding of innovative scientific research worldwide to defeat Alzheimer's disease.$500
American Heart Association IncDallas, TXTo support organization's mission in fighting cardiovascular diseases.$500
Gospel Rescue MissionTucson, ALTo provide assistance to those experiencing homelessness and help them establish stability and reclaim their lives$500
Hoover Presidential FoundationWest Branch, IATo support the Presidential Library and Museum, National Historic Site, and other programs that enhance the understanding of Herbert Hoover…$500
Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife ResearchVienna, VATo support organization's programs in protecting great apes and their habitat$500
Sidekick Foundation Dba Mara Elephant Project USACarmel, INTo support organization's programs in protecting elephants and their habitats$500
Mutts With a MissionSuffolk, VATo support organization's mission to provide selected, specially trained Service/Assistance Dogs to disabled Veterans, First responders, Fe…$500
Paralyzed Veterans of AmericaWashington, DCTo support organization's mission in providing life-changing programs and services to injured veterans and their families$500
The Eisenhower FoundationAbilene, KSTo champion the life and enduring legacy of Dwight D. Eisenhower to inspire leadership, character, and service.$500
The Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYTo support organization's various assistance programs to honor our military and first responders who continue to make the supreme sacrifice…$500
United Service Organizations IncArlington, VATo support organization's various programs and services designed to support military service members and their families$500
Keepers of the WildValentine, AZTo support programs and services aimed at protecting and caring for exotic animals$365
Truman Library InstituteKansas City, MOTo support organization's various programs to preserve and promote the enduring legacy of Harry S Truman$200
The Tau Beta Pi Association IncorporatedKnoxville, TNTo honor students in the field of engineering, and to foster a spirit of liberal culture in engineering colleges$100

By state: Arizona 6 · Colorado 1 · District of Columbia 4 · Louisiana 1 · Virginia 3 · Montana 1

About this foundation

A Frederick Banfield Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Tucson, Arizona, administered in care of Gadarian & Cacy Pllc, tax-exempt since 2019. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does A Frederick Banfield Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does A Frederick Banfield Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $965K across 25 grants, a median of $500.

Where does A Frederick Banfield Charitable Tr give?

Arizona (6 grants), Colorado (1 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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