Banfield Inc
Banfield Inc is a private foundation based in Marenisco, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in Michigan and Wisconsin, including organizations working in civic, educational, cultural, social-service, and animal-shelter areas.
Banfield Inc at a glance
In short: Banfield Inc gave $24K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Michigan. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $24,000
- -4.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +23.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,500
- -22.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $223,913
- -10.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (5 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Banfield Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It instructs applicants to submit a letter detailing how the funds will be used and lists Eric Haukkala as the contact. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) exempt organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists the month of May. This is a past application cycle, not a current deadline.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists the month of May.
- Contact
Application contact: Eric Haukkala
Mailing address: N10117 East Shore Rd, Marenisco, MI 49947
Phone: (612) 819-4134
Email: eric@ironrivercpa.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Banfield Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was PJ Odonnell Civic Center ($4K). Together the top 10 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 76 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in Michigan (92% of grant dollars) and Wisconsin (8%). The listed grants include recipients in Ironwood, Michigan, and Hurley, Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Banfield Inc open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 16 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2021) to $25K (2024). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PJ Odonnell Civic Center Ironwood, MI | Civic Center | $4,000 |
| Friends of the IWD Carnegie Library Ironwood, MI | Educationalarts | $4,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Ironwood, MI | Emergency Fundfood Pantryxmas Gifts for Children | $3,400 |
| Salemzion Kids Clubcamp Ironwood, MI | Childrens Programs | $2,000 |
| Emberlight Festival Ironwood, MI | Cultural | $2,000 |
| Awkward Stage Drama Club Ironwood, MI | Cultural | $2,000 |
| Domestic Violence Escape Dove Inc Ironwood, MI | Domestic Violence Shelter | $1,000 |
| Ironwood Theatre Ironwood, MI | Cultural Events | $1,000 |
| Little Finland Hurley, WI | Cultural | $1,000 |
| Erwin Township Historical Society Ironwood, MI | Cultural | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $223,913 | $5,937 | $31,766 | $24,000 | 16 | — | — | $25,483 |
| 2024 | $249,744 | $76,012 | $31,164 | $25,000 | 13 | — | $63,214 | $22,483 |
| 2023 | $204,896 | $22,013 | $26,245 | $23,000 | 17 | $21,000 | $9,095 | $21,356 |
| 2022 | $209,128 | $16,208 | $26,743 | $20,000 | 17 | $20,000 | $4,199 | $20,631 |
| 2021 | $219,662 | $66,058 | $22,535 | $17,009 | 13 | — | $60,532 | $19,734 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Banfield Inc reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants include support for a civic center, a library, a food pantry, children’s programs, cultural events, a domestic violence shelter, and an animal shelter. Ironwood Theatre Inc., a 2025 grantee, describes its own mission as preserving and providing an iconic facility where everyone is invited to discover and enjoy the performing arts.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $24,000. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $4,000, with a median of $1,000. Larger awards included $4,000 each to PJ O’Donnell Civic Center and Friends of the IWD Carnegie Library; $3,400 to St Vincent de Paul; and $2,000 each to SalemZion Kids ClubCamp, Emberlight Festival, and Awkward Stage Drama Club.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Rowe, Ellen Metko, and James Mildren as directors; Brian Tarro as president; Kathryn Johnson as secretary; and Eric Haukkala as treasurer.
Banfield Inc is led by Brian Tarro, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Tarro
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Rowe
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Metko
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Mildren
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Haukkala
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
$1K (2024) → $1K (2025)
Kathryn Johnson
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1K, to Eric Haukkala (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Banfield Inc
How much does Banfield Inc give each year?
Banfield Inc gave $24K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 13 grants.
What is Banfield Inc's typical grant size?
Banfield Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,500, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Banfield Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Banfield Inc give grants?
Banfield Inc gives mostly in Michigan: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ironwood, MI (12 grants) and Hurley, WI (2 grants).
Does Banfield Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Banfield Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Cultural" (4 grants) and "Educational" (3 grants).
Who are Banfield Inc's largest grantees?
Banfield Inc's largest 2025 grantees include PJ Odonnell Civic Center ($4,000), Friends of the IWD Carnegie Library ($4,000) and St Vincent De Paul ($3,400), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Banfield Inc?
Banfield Inc reported $224K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $6K.
What does Banfield Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants include support for a civic center, a library, a food pantry, children’s programs, cultural events, a domestic violence shelter, and an animal shelter. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Banfield Inc?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Banfield Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Banfield Inc reported a distributable amount of $25K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Banfield Inc's EIN?
Banfield Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3054903. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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