The Banford & Terri Exley Family
The Banford & Terri Exley Family is a private foundation based in Wheeling, West Virginia. Its 2025 filing lists 21 grants totaling $13,410, supporting organizations in West Virginia and nearby states, including arts and cultural organizations, a hospice provider, and community services organizations.
The Banford & Terri Exley Family at a glance
In short: The Banford & Terri Exley Family gave $13K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $638.571), mostly in West Virginia. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,410
- +0.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $639
- -9.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $164,190
- -2.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (7 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (68% 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 The Banford & Terri Exley Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 335 Merrymount Rd, Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone: (304) 233-6422
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Banford & Terri Exley Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wheeling Symphony Society ($4K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 97 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in West Virginia, 21% to Pennsylvania, 9% to Ohio, and 1% each to New York and Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Banford & Terri Exley Family open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 21 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $171; repeat grants $872. How we count
Medians: $150 first-time, $300 repeat.
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 44% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 141% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2020) to $13K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wheeling Symphony Society Wheeling, WV | General Support | $3,900 |
| The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Oglebay Institute Wheeling, WV | General Support | $1,260 |
| Valley Hospice Rayland, OH | General Support | $1,200 |
| Florence Crittenton Services Wheeling, WV | General Support | $850 |
| Oglebay Foundation Wheeling, WV | General Support | $750 |
| Foxfire Film Festival Wheeling, WV | General Support | $375 |
| Pittsburgh Public Theater Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $300 |
| Wheeling Health Right Wheeling, WV | General Support | $300 |
| Linsly School Wheeling, WV | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $164,190 | $16,715 | $18,150 | $13,410 | 21 | $15,570 | $14,283 | $11,072 |
| 2024 | $168,610 | $11,213 | $18,056 | $13,360 | 19 | $15,520 | $8,728 | $11,037 |
| 2023 | $171,152 | $3,908 | $13,905 | $9,485 | 22 | $11,645 | $1,705 | $10,015 |
| 2022 | $180,419 | $-3,046 | $13,937 | $9,285 | 17 | $11,285 | $645 | $10,540 |
| 2021 | $199,598 | $21,586 | $13,771 | $9,017 | 18 | $11,044 | $18,900 | $12,033 |
| 2020 | $189,938 | $5,305 | $13,215 | $8,563 | 16 | — | $2,965 | $10,479 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Banford & Terri Exley Family reported a distributable amount of $11K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Wheeling Symphony Society says it provides orchestral programs that entertain, educate, and enhance quality of life; Oglebay Institute says it engages people in the performing and visual arts, dance, history, and nature; and Valley Hospice describes care for people and families facing life-threatening illness. Wheeling Health Right says it provides free medical care and pharmaceuticals to eligible residents in parts of West Virginia and Ohio.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $13,410 through 21 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $3,900, with a median grant of $250. Its largest grants included $3,900 to the Wheeling Symphony Society, $2,500 to The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, $1,260 to Oglebay Institute, $1,200 to Valley Hospice, and $850 to Florence Crittenton Services. Each of these grants was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists R Banford Exley as president, Teresa L Exley as vice president, and Heidi K Janetski as director.
The Banford & Terri Exley Family is led by R. Banford Exley, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
R. Banford Exley
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heidi K. Janetski
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teresa L. Exley
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Banford & Terri Exley Family
How much does The Banford & Terri Exley Family give each year?
The Banford & Terri Exley Family gave $13K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 19 grants.
What is The Banford & Terri Exley Family's typical grant size?
The Banford & Terri Exley Family's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $639, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Banford & Terri Exley Family that year got $171 on average.
Where does The Banford & Terri Exley Family give grants?
The Banford & Terri Exley Family gives mostly in West Virginia: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (21%) and Ohio (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wheeling, WV (12 grants) and Pittsburgh, PA (2 grants).
Does The Banford & Terri Exley Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Banford & Terri Exley Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Banford & Terri Exley Family's largest grantees?
The Banford & Terri Exley Family's largest 2025 grantees include Wheeling Symphony Society ($3,900), The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust ($2,500) and Oglebay Institute ($1,260), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Banford & Terri Exley Family?
The Banford & Terri Exley Family reported $164K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Banford & Terri Exley Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Banford & Terri Exley Family?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Banford & Terri Exley Family's EIN?
The Banford & Terri Exley Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0702493. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Banford & Terri Exley Family 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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