The Banks Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 94-3301944
Foundation Overview
Based in Oakland, CA, The Banks Family Foundation has awarded 205 grants totaling $2,458,500 to organizations in California and New York. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median award of $10,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$2,458,500
Total Assets
$1,004,048
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
24
Median Grant
$15,000
% Median Grant Growth
+50%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 8%
2 of 24 recipients (8%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
California
86% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Oakland (92%), Berkeley (5%), Alameda (2%).
Funding Trajectory
+19%
Stable funding levels with 19% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (49%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Banks Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Growth Art Center | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Year Round Saturday Art Program For Youth With Disabilities | 2024 |
| Destiny Arts Center | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support After School Programs In Three West Oakland Schools | 2024 |
| Maps Arts | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Be Used To Acquire An Art Mobile To Be Able To Offer Classes Around New York City | 2024 |
| Mocha - Museum Of Children's Art | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support The Library And Art Program (Leap) Offered In Afterschool In 11 Oakland Libraries. | 2024 |
| Niroga Institute | $15,000 | Alameda, CA, US | To Support The Dynamic Mindfulness Program As Part Of Ousd Summer Credit Recovery Program | 2024 |
| Oakland Museum Of California | $20,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support California School Programs | 2024 |
| Oakland Soccer Club | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support Disadvantaged Oakland Youth To Access Competitive Soccer Opportunities. | 2024 |
| Park Day School | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support The Annual Fund | 2024 |
| Prescott Circus Theatre | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support Programs In And After School | 2024 |
| St Ann's School | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Support The Annual Fund | 2024 |
| Youth Alive | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Youth Leadership And Violence Prevention Programs | 2024 |
| Luna Dance & Creativity | $15,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | To Support And Build Dance Programs As Early Childhood Centers | 2024 |
| Creative Growth Art Center | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Year Round Saturday Art Program For Youth With Disabilities | 2024 |
| Destiny Arts Center | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support After School Programs In Three West Oakland Schools | 2024 |
| Maps Arts | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Be Used To Acquire An Art Mobile To Be Able To Offer Classes Around New York City | 2024 |
| Mocha - Museum Of Children's Art | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support The Library And Art Program (Leap) Offered In Afterschool In 11 Oakland Libraries. | 2024 |
| Niroga Institute | $15,000 | Alameda, CA, US | To Support The Dynamic Mindfulness Program As Part Of Ousd Summer Credit Recovery Program | 2024 |
| Oakland Museum Of California | $20,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support California School Programs | 2024 |
| Oakland Soccer Club | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support Disadvantaged Oakland Youth To Access Competitive Soccer Opportunities. | 2024 |
| Park Day School | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support The Annual Fund | 2024 |
| Prescott Circus Theatre | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support Programs In And After School | 2024 |
| St Ann's School | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Support The Annual Fund | 2024 |
| Youth Alive | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Youth Leadership And Violence Prevention Programs | 2024 |
| Luna Dance & Creativity | $15,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | To Support And Build Dance Programs As Early Childhood Centers | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Oakland | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Operating Support For Year Round Youth Development Program | 2023 |
| Creative Growth Art Center | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Year Round Saturday Art Program For Youth With Disabilities | 2023 |
| Girls' Inc | $20,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support K-3 Girl Start Literacy After-school Program In Ten Schools | 2023 |
| Maps Arts | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Arts Programs With Migrant And Refuge Youth In Brooklyn, Ny | 2023 |
| Mocha - Museum Of Children's Art | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Assist In Developing Interactive Spaces Where Children And Their Families Create, Share And Connect Through Art. | 2023 |
| Niroga Institute | $10,000 | Alameda, CA, US | To Support The Dynamic Mindfulness Program At Two Middle Schools | 2023 |
| Oakland Lacrosse Club | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support And Development Of Academic Excellence And Lifelong Learning Program | 2023 |
| Oakland Leaf Foundation | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support General Operation Of Program After School Programming, Cultivationschoolyards Program And Peace Camps | 2023 |
| Park Day School | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support The Annual Fund | 2023 |
| Prescott Circus Theatre | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support Satellite Programs Of Pct At 6 Oakland Schools | 2023 |
| St Ann's School | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Support The Annual Fund | 2023 |
| St Mary's Center Preschool | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support A New Literacy Program | 2023 |
| Youth Alive | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Youth Leadership And Violence Prevention Programsprograms | 2023 |
| Oakland Soccer Club | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support Disadvantaged Oakland Youth To Access Competitive Soccer Opportunities. | 2023 |
| Chapter 510 | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Creative Writing Programs In Oakland Schools | 2022 |
| Creative Growth Art Center | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Year Round Saturday Art Program For Youth With Disabilities | 2022 |
| Cycles Of Change | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support The Bike Club Program At Four East Oakland Schools | 2022 |
| Destiny Arts Center | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support After School Programs In Three West Oakland Schools | 2022 |
| East Oakland Youth Development Center | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Year Round Kuumbaa Arts Program | 2022 |
| Girls' Inc | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support K-3 Girl Start Literacy After-school Program In Ten Schools | 2022 |
| Luna Dance Institute | $18,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support Of Mpact Program | 2022 |
| Maps Arts | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Arts Programs With Migrant And Refuge Youth In Brooklyn, Ny | 2022 |
| Oakland Lacrosse Club | $29,500 | Oakland, CA, US | Support And Development Of Academic Excellence And Lifelong Learning Program | 2022 |
| Oakland Leaf Foundation | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support General Operation Of Program After School Programming, Cultivationschoolyards Program And Peace Camps | 2022 |
| Oakland Museum Of California | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support Annual Operations | 2022 |
| Park Day School | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support The Annual Fund | 2022 |
| St Ann's School | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Support The Annual Fund | 2022 |
| St Mary's Center Preschool | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support A New Literacy Program | 2022 |
| St Vincents Day Home | $20,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support For Comprehensive Learningprogram | 2022 |
| Lotus Bloom | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support Network Of Family Resource Centers. | 2022 |
| Chips-community Help In Park Slope | $2,500 | Brooklym, NY, US | To Support The Chips Soup Kitchen | 2022 |
| Chapter 510 | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Creative Writing Programs In Oakland Schools | 2022 |
| Creative Growth Art Center | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Year Round Saturday Art Program For Youth With Disabilities | 2022 |
| Cycles Of Change | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support The Bike Club Program At Four East Oakland Schools | 2022 |
| Destiny Arts Center | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support After School Programs In Three West Oakland Schools | 2022 |
| East Oakland Youth Development Center | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Year Round Kuumbaa Arts Program | 2022 |
| Girls' Inc | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support K-3 Girl Start Literacy After-school Program In Ten Schools | 2022 |
| Luna Dance Institute | $18,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support Of Mpact Program | 2022 |
| Maps Arts | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Arts Programs With Migrant And Refuge Youth In Brooklyn, Ny | 2022 |
| Oakland Lacrosse Club | $29,500 | Oakland, CA, US | Support And Development Of Academic Excellence And Lifelong Learning Program | 2022 |
| Oakland Leaf Foundation | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support General Operation Of Program After School Programming, Cultivationschoolyards Program And Peace Camps | 2022 |
| Oakland Museum Of California | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support Annual Operations | 2022 |
| Park Day School | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support The Annual Fund | 2022 |
| St Ann's School | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Support The Annual Fund | 2022 |
| St Mary's Center Preschool | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support A New Literacy Program | 2022 |
| St Vincents Day Home | $20,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support For Comprehensive Learningprogram | 2022 |
| Lotus Bloom | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support Network Of Family Resource Centers. | 2022 |
| Chips-community Help In Park Slope | $2,500 | Brooklym, NY, US | To Support The Chips Soup Kitchen | 2022 |
| Chapter 510 | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Creative Writing Programs In Oakland Schools | 2022 |
| Creative Growth Art Center | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Year Round Saturday Art Program For Youth With Disabilities | 2022 |
| Cycles Of Change | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support The Bike Club Program At Four East Oakland Schools | 2022 |
| Destiny Arts Center | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support After School Programs In Three West Oakland Schools | 2022 |
| East Oakland Youth Development Center | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Year Round Kuumbaa Arts Program | 2022 |
| Girls' Inc | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support K-3 Girl Start Literacy After-school Program In Ten Schools | 2022 |
| Luna Dance Institute | $18,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support Of Mpact Program | 2022 |
| Maps Arts | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Arts Programs With Migrant And Refuge Youth In Brooklyn, Ny | 2022 |
| Oakland Lacrosse Club | $29,500 | Oakland, CA, US | Support And Development Of Academic Excellence And Lifelong Learning Program | 2022 |
| Oakland Leaf Foundation | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support General Operation Of Program After School Programming, Cultivationschoolyards Program And Peace Camps | 2022 |
| Oakland Museum Of California | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support Annual Operations | 2022 |
| Park Day School | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support The Annual Fund | 2022 |
| St Ann's School | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Support The Annual Fund | 2022 |
| St Mary's Center Preschool | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support A New Literacy Program | 2022 |
| St Vincents Day Home | $20,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support For Comprehensive Learningprogram | 2022 |
| Lotus Bloom | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support Network Of Family Resource Centers. | 2022 |
| Chips-community Help In Park Slope | $2,500 | Brooklym, NY, US | To Support The Chips Soup Kitchen | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Oakland | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Operating Support For Year Round Youth Development Program | 2021 |
| Chapter 510 | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Creative Writing Programs In Oakland Schools | 2021 |
| Community Help In Park Slope | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Support The Chips Soup Kitchen | 2021 |
| Creative Growth Art Center | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Year Round Saturday Art Program For Youth With Disabilities | 2021 |
| Destiny Arts Center | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support After School Programs In Three West Oakland Schools | 2021 |
| Maps Arts | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Arts Programs With Migrant And Refuge Youth In Brooklyn, Ny | 2021 |
| Niroga Institute | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support The Dynamic Mindfulness Program At Two Middle Schools | 2021 |
| Oakland Kids First | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support The Implementation Of The Youth Organizing Council | 2021 |
| Oakland Museum Of California | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support All In Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Park Day School | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support The Annual Fund | 2021 |
| Prescott Circus Theatre | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support Programs During Coivd-19 Shelter In Place | 2021 |
| St Ann's School | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Support The Annual Fund | 2021 |
| St Vincents Day Home | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support For Comprehensive Learningprogram | 2021 |
| Youth Alive | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Youth Leadership And Violence Preventionprograms | 2021 |
| Luna Dance Institute | $12,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support Of Mpact Program | 2021 |
| Cycles Of Change | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support The Bike Club Program At Four East Oakland Schools | 2021 |
| Benioff Children's Hospital | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Provide Supplies, Special Needs Toys And Medical Play Kits For Child Life Program | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Oakland | $50,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Operating Support For Year Round Youth Development Program | 2020 |
| Brothers On The Rise | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support The Brothers, Unite! Programs | 2020 |
| Creative Growth Art Center | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Year Round Saturday Art Program For Youth With Disabilities | 2020 |
| Destiny Arts Center | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support After School Programs In Three West Oakland Schools | 2020 |
| East Oakland Youth Development Center | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Year Round Kuumbaa Arts Program | 2020 |
| Girls' Inc | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support K-5 Academic Achievement In Oakland Initiative Program | 2020 |
| Maps Arts | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | To Support Arts Programs With Migrant And Refuge Youth In Brooklyn, Ny | 2020 |
| Mocha - Museum Of Children's Art | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Assist In Developing Interactive Spaces Where Children And Their Families Create, Share And Connect Through Art. | 2020 |
| Oakland Lacrosse Club | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support And Development Of Academic Excellence And Lifelong Learning Program | 2020 |
| Oakland Leaf Foundation | $17,500 | Oakland, CA, US | Support General Operation Of Program After School Programming, Cultivationschoolyards Program And Peace Camps | 2020 |
| Oakland Museum Of California | $20,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support All In Capital Campaign | 2020 |
| Park Day School | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support The Annual Fund | 2020 |
| St Ann's School | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Support The Annual Fund | 2020 |
| St Vincents Day Home | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support For Comprehensive Learningprogram | 2020 |
| Oakland Youth Chorus | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support School Chorus Programs And After School Programs In Ousd | 2020 |
| Niroga Institute | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support The Dynamic Mindfulness Program At Two Middle Schools | 2020 |
| Prescott Circus Theatre | $12,500 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support Programs During Coivd-19 Shelter In Place | 2020 |
| Alameda Cty Community Food Bank | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support Food Distribution In Alameda County | 2020 |
| Playworks East Bay | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support Play At Flome During Shelter In Place | 2020 |
| St Mary's Center | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support Services For Seniors And Preschoolers During Covid-19 Pandemic | 2020 |
| Oakland Public Education Fund | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support The Continuity Of Learning Effort With Purchase Of Chrome Books | 2020 |
| Oakland Kids First | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support The Implementation Of The Youth Organizing Council | 2020 |
| Children's Fairyland | $2,500 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support Fairyland's Recovery And Reopening Fund | 2020 |
| East Oakland Boxing Association | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support Youth And Families During Covid-19 Shelter In Place | 2020 |
| Conservation Society Of California-oakland Zoo | $2,500 | Oakland, CA, US | Animal Care Fund | 2020 |
| Balinese Children's Education Fund | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Provide Food To Villages In Bali | 2020 |
| Catholic Charities East Bay | $250,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Housing Services Program | 2020 |
| Acta Non Verba | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support Camp Anv And The After-school Program In East Oakland | 2020 |
| Community Help In Park Slope | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Support The Chips Soup Kitchen | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Oakland | $25,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Operating Support For Year Round Youth Development Program | 2019 |
| Creative Growth Art Center | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Year Round Saturday Art Program For Youth With Disabilities | 2019 |
| Destiny Arts Center | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support After School Programs In Three West Oakland Schools | 2019 |
| East Oakland Youth Development Center | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Year Round Kuumbaa Arts Program | 2019 |
| Girls' Inc | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support K-5 Academic Achievement In Oakland Initiative Program | 2019 |
| Mocha - Museum Of Children's Art | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Assist In Developing Interactive Spaces Where Children And Their Families Create, Share And Connect Through Art. | 2019 |
| Oakland Lacrosse Club | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support And Development Of Academic Excellence And Lifelong Learning Program | 2019 |
| Oakland Leaf Foundation | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support General Operation Of Program After School Programming, Cultivationschoolyards Program And Peace Camps | 2019 |
| Oakland Museum Of California | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support All In Capital Campaign | 2019 |
| Rivendell School | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Scholarship Program | 2019 |
| St Vincents Day Home | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support For Comprehensive Learningprogram | 2019 |
| Youth Alive | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Youth Leadership And Violence Preventionprograms | 2019 |
| Benioff Children's Hospital | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Provide Supplies, Special Needs Toys And Medical Play Kits For Child Life Program | 2019 |
| Park Day School | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support The Annual Fund | 2019 |
| Brothers On The Rise | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support The Brothers, Unite! Programs | 2019 |
| East Bay Asian Youth Center | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Summer Camp Program | 2019 |
| Chapter 510 | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Creative Writing Programs In Oakland Schools | 2019 |
| Maps Arts | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Arts Programs With Migrant And Refuge Youth In Brooklyn, Ny | 2019 |
| Country Roads Foundation | $2,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Support Camp Power Summer Program In Brooklyn, Ny | 2019 |
| St Ann's School | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Support The Annual Fund | 2019 |
| Creative Growth Art Center | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Year Round Saturday Art Program For Youth With Disabilities | 2018 |
| Destiny Arts Center | $12,500 | Oakland, CA, US | Support After School Programs In Three West Oakland Schools | 2018 |
| Oakland Youth Chorus | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Provide A Multicultural Music Education And Performance Program For Youth, Fostering Talent, Confidence And Community. | 2018 |
| St Vincents Day Home | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support For Comprehensive Learningprogram | 2018 |
| Trips For Kids | $7,500 | Mil Valley, CA, US | To Open The World Of Cycling To At-risk Youth Through Mountain Bike Rides And Earn-a-bike Programs. | 2018 |
| Super Stars Literacy | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support After School Mentoring For Studentsidentified As Needing Extra Help In Literacyat 6 Oakland Schools | 2018 |
| Heads Up - Head Royce School | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | The Organization's Mission Is To Provide Underserved Middle-school Students Of Color From Ousd With Challenging And Enriching Programming. | 2018 |
| Luna Dance Institute | $15,000 | Berkley, CA, US | The Organization's Mission To Bring Creativity, Equity And Community To Every Childb | 2018 |
| Niroga Institute | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Niroga Institute Is A Non-profit Organization, Which Strives To Foster Health And Well Being For Individuals, Families, And Communities Through The Practice Of Mindful Yoga. | 2018 |
| Playworks East Bay | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Ensure That Every Child Has A Place On The Playground. | 2018 |
| Prescott Circus Theatre | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Through Circus And Theatre Arts Education, The Prescott Circus Theatreb | 2018 |
| Rivendell School | $2,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Scholarship Program | 2018 |
| Community Education Partnerships | $10,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Tutoring And Mentoring Program For Homeless Youth In Oakland | 2018 |
| Oakland Museum Of California | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support All In Capital Campaign | 2018 |
| St Mary's Center | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support The Preschool Program Atst. Mary's Center In Oakland | 2018 |
| Creative Growth Art Center | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Year Round Saturday Art Program For Youth With Disabilities | 2017 |
| Stagebridge | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Storybridge Listening Andspeaking Program I 6 Oakland Schools | 2017 |
| Oakland Youth Chorus | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Provide A Multicultural Music Education And Performance Program For Youth, Fostering Talent, Confidence And Community. | 2017 |
| Oakland Lacrosse Club | $7,500 | Oakland, CA, US | Support And Development Of Academic Excellence And Lifelong Learning Program | 2017 |
| East Oakland Youth Development Cent | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Year Round Kuumbaa Arts Program | 2017 |
| Mocha- Museum Of Children's Art | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Assist In Developing Interactive Spaces Where Children And Their Families Create, Share And Connect Through Art. | 2017 |
| Super Stars Literacy | $7,500 | Oakland, CA, US | Support After School Mentoring For Studentsidentified As Needing Extra Help In Literacyat 6 Oakland Schools | 2017 |
| Alternatives In Action | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Alternatives In Action Inspires Bay Area Youth To Realize Their Leadership Potential And Prepares Them For College, Career And Community Life Through Dynamic Educational, Skill-building And Real World Experiences. | 2017 |
| Girls' Inc | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support K-5 Academic Achievement In Oakland Initiative Program | 2017 |
| Luna Dance Institute | $15,000 | Berkley, CA, US | The Organization's Mission To Bring Creativity, Equity And Community To Every Childs Life Through The Art Of Dance. | 2017 |
| Niroga Institute | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Niroga Institute Is A Non-profit Organization, Which Strives To Foster Health And Well Being For Individuals, Families, And Communities Through The Practice Of Mindful Yoga. | 2017 |
| Playworks East Bay | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Ensure That Every Child Has A Place On The Playground. | 2017 |
| Prescott Circus Theatre | $7,500 | Oakland, CA, US | Through Circus And Theatre Arts Education, The Prescott Circus Theatres Mission Is To Empower And Engage Youth As They Develop Confidence, Teamwork, Perseverance, Artistic Talent, And A Dedication To Working For Success. | 2017 |
| Youth Alive | $7,500 | Oakland, CA, US | Youth Leadership And Violence Preventionprograms | 2017 |
| Oakland Leaf Foundation | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Supporl General Operation Of Programafter School Programming, Cultivationschoolyards Program And Peace Camps | 2017 |
| Rivendell School | $2,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Scholarship Program | 2017 |
| Boys Girls Club Of Oakland | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Operating Support For Year Round Youth Development Program | 2017 |
| Ever Forward Club | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support The Taking Off The Mask Program In Oakland Schools | 2017 |
| Community Education Partnerships | $6,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Tutoring And Mentoring Program For Homeless Youth In Oakland | 2017 |
| Oakland Museum Of California | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support All In Capital Campaign | 2017 |
| St Mary's Center | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support The Preschool Program Atst. Mary's Center In Oakland | 2017 |
| Creative Growth Art Center | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Of Adult Artists With Developmental, Mental And Physical Disabilities. | 2016 |
| Stagebridge | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Storybridge Listening Andspeaking Program I 6 Oakland Schools | 2016 |
| Destiny Arts Center | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support After School Programs In Three West Oakland Schools | 2016 |
| Oakland Lacrosse Club | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support And Development Of Academic Excellence And Lifelong Learning Program | 2016 |
| St Vincents Day Home | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support For Comprehensive Learningprogram | 2016 |
| East Oakland Boxing Association | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support General Operating Expenses Ofeducation, Health, Wellness & Youthleadership Programs | 2016 |
| East Oakland Youth Development Cent | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Year Round Kuumbaa Arts Program | 2016 |
| Mocha- Museum Of Children's Art | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Assist In Developing Interactive Spaces Where Children And Their Families Create, Share And Connect Through Art. | 2016 |
| Super Stars Literacy | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support After School Mentoring For Studentsidentified As Needing Extra Help In Literacyat 3 Oakland School Site | 2016 |
| Girls' Inc | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support K-5 Academic Achievement In Oakland Initiative Program | 2016 |
| Youth Alive | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Youth Leadership And Violence Preventionprograms | 2016 |
| Oakland Leaf Foundation | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Supporl General Operation Of Programafter School Programming, Cultivationschoolyards Program And Peace Camps | 2016 |
| Rivendell School | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Scholarship Program | 2016 |
| Boys Girls Club Of Oakland | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Operating Support For Year Round Youth Development Program | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 94-3301944 |
| Website | http://banksfamilyfoundation.org |
| Address | PO BOX 10287 Oakland, CA 94610-0287 |
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| President | Karen Banks |
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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Data Currency: Last updated
March 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.