David and Myrna Band Family
David and Myrna Band Family is a private foundation, based in Sarasota, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $444K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $21K. Net investment income was $13K.
David and Myrna Band Family at a glance
In short: David and Myrna Band Family gave $21K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,625
- -37.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,156
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $444,175
- +4.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who David and Myrna Band Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was George Washington University ($6K). Together the top 4 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How David and Myrna Band Family gives
- Giving fell 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 65% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2024) to $33K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| George Washington University Ashburn, VA | General Suppport - Law School Foundation | $5,625 |
| Florida Holocaust Museum Inc St Petersburg, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Hershorin Schiff Community Day School Sarasota, FL | General | $5,000 |
| University of South Florida Tampa, FL | Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $444,175 | $38,029 | $20,880 | $20,625 | 4 | $20,705 | $13,415 | $31,735 |
| 2023 | $427,026 | $16,856 | $37,509 | $33,000 | 6 | $35,996 | $14,681 | $26,183 |
| 2022 | $447,679 | $43,175 | $28,578 | $27,600 | 9 | $27,600 | $42,197 | $27,340 |
| 2021 | $433,082 | $62,805 | $31,063 | $29,000 | 4 | $30,851 | $10,460 | $29,467 |
| 2020 | $401,340 | $401,348 | $8 | — | — | — | $773 | $15,652 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David and Myrna Band Family reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
David and Myrna Band Family is led by David Band, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Band
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erik Arroyo
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Clarke
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Myrna Band
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about David and Myrna Band Family
How much does David and Myrna Band Family give each year?
David and Myrna Band Family gave $21K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $33K across 6 grants.
What is David and Myrna Band Family's typical grant size?
David and Myrna Band Family's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,156, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David and Myrna Band Family give grants?
David and Myrna Band Family gives mostly in Florida: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (27%).
Does David and Myrna Band Family give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of David and Myrna Band Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is David and Myrna Band Family?
David and Myrna Band Family reported $444K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is David and Myrna Band Family's EIN?
David and Myrna Band Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1101241. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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