The Banfield Family Foundation
The Banfield Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. In filing year 2024, it reported 16 grants totaling $209,096 to charitable organizations.
The Banfield Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Banfield Family Foundation gave $209K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in New Jersey. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $209,096
- +18.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,069
- +11.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,068
- Total assets
- $6,030,620
- +9.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Banfield Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8114 Fellowship Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-3913
Phone: (908) 542-1650
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Banfield Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pennsylvania State University Dance Marathon ($25K). Together the top 10 received $157K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 62% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 12% to Pennsylvania, 10% to Oklahoma, 7% to Arizona, and 5% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Banfield Family Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 16 grantees (13%) 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 $13K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 101% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 73% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2022) to $209K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $209K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University Dance Marathon University Park, PA | Charitable Donation | $25,000 |
| St Paul's Outreach NJ South Orange, NJ | Charitable Donation | $25,000 |
| My Hearts Appeal Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable Donation | $20,000 |
| Dignity Health Foundation - East Valley Chandler, AZ | Charitable Donation | $15,000 |
| Our Lady of the Mountain Long Valley, NJ | Charitable Donation | $15,000 |
| Overlook Foundation - Ms Center Summit, NJ | Charitable Donation | $15,000 |
| Dance for the Cure Hillsborough, NJ | Charitable Donation | $12,000 |
| Paper Mill Playhouse Millburn, NJ | 36 Shares of Verisk Analytics (Nasdaq: VRSK) | $10,068 |
| Somerset Health Care Somerville, NJ | 36 Shares of Verisk Analytics (Nasdaq: VRSK) | $10,068 |
| Center for Great Expectations Somerset, NJ | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
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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 | $6,030,620 | $387,896 | $354,619 | $209,096 | 16 | $209,096 | $148,326 | $288,307 |
| 2023 | $5,503,420 | $1,779,147 | $201,648 | $176,087 | 15 | $176,087 | $88,439 | $205,954 |
| 2022 | $3,168,489 | $186,098 | $72,779 | $53,000 | 5 | $53,000 | $43,128 | $159,420 |
| 2021 | $3,872,685 | $154,375 | $122,372 | $104,143 | 10 | $104,143 | $45,312 | $165,199 |
| 2020 | $3,457,588 | $69,412 | $149,898 | $139,324 | 14 | — | $30,146 | $142,208 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Banfield Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $288K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for health care, breast cancer-related causes, arts and theater, and other charitable organizations. For example, Dance for the Cure describes its mission as preventing and curing breast cancer through the celebration of dance. Paper Mill Playhouse says it entertains, inspires, and enriches lives through musical theater, education, and access. Dignity Health Foundation East Valley says it supports health care facilities and programs in the Southeast Valley through philanthropy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $209,096 through 16 grants. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,068.
Among its largest reported grants were $25,000 to Pennsylvania State University Dance Marathon and $25,000 to St Paul’s Outreach NJ; $20,000 to My Hearts Appeal; and $15,000 each to Dignity Health Foundation – East Valley, Our Lady of the Mountain, and Overlook Foundation – MS Center. Other notable grants included $12,000 to Dance for the Cure and $10,000 each to Center for Great Expectations, Fellowship Foundation – LEF Co MLB Associates, and Hearts for Emma. Paper Mill Playhouse and Somerset Health Care each received 36 shares of Verisk Analytics, valued at $10,068 in the filing.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carole J Banfield, Deborah J Banfield, Jeremy Rebetje, Kaitlyn R Banfield, Kyle J Banfield, Michael J Banfield, Nicholas Rebetje, and Sarah J Rebetje as directors.
The Banfield Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 8 officers; all 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carole J. Banfield
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2024)
Deborah J. Banfield
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2024)
Jeremy Rebetje
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2024)
Kaitlyn R. Banfield
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2024)
Kyle J. Banfield
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2024)
Michael J. Banfield
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2024)
Nicholas Rebetje
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2024)
Sarah J. Rebetje
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $15K, to Carole J Banfield (Director). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Banfield Family Foundation
How much does The Banfield Family Foundation give each year?
The Banfield Family Foundation gave $209K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $176K across 15 grants.
What is The Banfield Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Banfield Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,068, and its average grant was $13,069, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Banfield Family Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does The Banfield Family Foundation give grants?
The Banfield Family Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (12%) and Oklahoma (10%).
Does The Banfield Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Banfield Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (12 grants) and "36 Shares of Verisk Analytics (Nasdaq: VRSK)" (4 grants).
Who are The Banfield Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Banfield Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Pennsylvania State University Dance Marathon ($25,000), St Paul's Outreach NJ ($25,000) and My Hearts Appeal ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Banfield Family Foundation?
The Banfield Family Foundation reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $209K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $288K (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 does The Banfield Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for health care, breast cancer-related causes, arts and theater, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Banfield Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Banfield Family Foundation's EIN?
The Banfield Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1613768. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Banfield Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). The Banfield Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-banfield-family-foundation-morg_1643397a36134fe49533c2a1599e15ab
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