The Bana Foundation
The Bana Foundation is a private foundation, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available for 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $125K.
The Bana Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bana Foundation gave $125K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $125K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $125,360
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $125,360
- Median grant
- $125,360
- Total assets
- $7,817
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Bana Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fuente De Vida Christian Associatio ($125K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
How The Bana Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fuente De Vida Christian Associatio | To Build the Mission | $125,360 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,817 | $48,388 | $130,571 | $125,360 | 1 | $130,517 | $5,624 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bana Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bana Foundation is led by Jason Wolbrink, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jason Wolbrink
President
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Cris Wollbrink
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Steve Wollbirnk
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Bana Foundation
How much does The Bana Foundation give each year?
The Bana Foundation gave $125K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Bana Foundation?
The Bana Foundation reported $8K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $131K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Bana Foundation's EIN?
The Bana Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0426179. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 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 year 2024
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