The Andrew and Barbara Bangser Charitable
The Andrew and Barbara Bangser Charitable is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $102K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $9K. Net investment income was $6K.
The Andrew and Barbara Bangser Charitable at a glance
In short: The Andrew and Barbara Bangser Charitable gave $9K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,250
- +3.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,028
- +15.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $102,399
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (87% 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 The Andrew and Barbara Bangser Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bridgeport Rescue Mission Inc ($4K). Together the top 9 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Andrew and Barbara Bangser Charitable gives
- Giving grew 172% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $9K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission Inc Bridgeport, CT | General & Unrestricted | $4,250 |
| Mercy Learning Center of Bridgeport Incorporated Bridgeport, CT | General & Unrestricted | $2,250 |
| A&B It S All Good Inc Westport, CT | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trus Erlanger, KY | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Westport Library Assoc Westport, CT | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Harlem Stories Project Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $400 |
| Grow DAT Youth Farm New Orleans, LA | General & Unrestricted | $300 |
| Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service Inc Westport, CT | General & Unrestricted | $300 |
| Connecticut Invention Convention Inc Hartford, CT | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
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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 | $102,399 | $5,583 | $9,320 | $9,250 | 9 | $9,275 | $5,583 | $7,900 |
| 2023 | $106,136 | $4,379 | $8,925 | $8,900 | 10 | $8,925 | $4,379 | $9,138 |
| 2022 | $110,182 | $4,074 | $6,975 | $6,950 | 7 | $6,975 | $4,074 | $8,934 |
| 2021 | $113,083 | $55,366 | $3,425 | $3,400 | 3 | $3,425 | $2,548 | $7,060 |
| 2020 | $61,142 | $2,522 | $6,425 | $6,400 | 5 | — | $2,522 | $5,024 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Andrew and Barbara Bangser Charitable reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Andrew and Barbara Bangser Charitable is led by Andrew Bangser, President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Bangser
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Bangser
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 The Andrew and Barbara Bangser Charitable
How much does The Andrew and Barbara Bangser Charitable give each year?
The Andrew and Barbara Bangser Charitable gave $9K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9K across 10 grants.
What is The Andrew and Barbara Bangser Charitable's typical grant size?
The Andrew and Barbara Bangser Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,028, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Andrew and Barbara Bangser Charitable give grants?
The Andrew and Barbara Bangser Charitable gives mostly in Connecticut: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Westport, CT (3 grants) and Bridgeport, CT (2 grants).
Does The Andrew and Barbara Bangser Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Andrew and Barbara Bangser Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Andrew and Barbara Bangser Charitable's largest grantees?
The Andrew and Barbara Bangser Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Bridgeport Rescue Mission Inc ($4,250), Mercy Learning Center of Bridgeport Incorporated ($2,250) and A&B It S All Good Inc ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Andrew and Barbara Bangser Charitable?
The Andrew and Barbara Bangser Charitable reported $102K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Andrew and Barbara Bangser Charitable's EIN?
The Andrew and Barbara Bangser Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0414437. 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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