The Banyan Foundation
The Banyan Foundation is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $182K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $8K.
The Banyan Foundation at a glance
In short: The Banyan Foundation gave $8K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $8,000
- -27.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $4,000
- +9.1% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $182,427
- -4.2% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Banyan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Bert Saberhagen Make a Difference F ($5K). Together the top 2 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Banyan Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 87% 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $11K (2020). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bert Saberhagen Make a Difference F Paso Robles, CA | Support of Charitable Organization | $5,000 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society Tarzana, CA | Support of Charitable Organization | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $182,427 | — | $8,000 | $8,000 | 2 | $8,000 | $9,157 |
| 2020 | $190,427 | $93 | $11,010 | $11,000 | 3 | — | $9,690 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Banyan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Banyan Foundation is led by Carrie Kc West, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Carrie Kc West
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jim Miles
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brian Werdsheim
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Banyan Foundation
How much does The Banyan Foundation give each year?
The Banyan Foundation gave $8K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $11K across 3 grants.
How large is The Banyan Foundation?
The Banyan Foundation reported $182K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (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 The Banyan Foundation?
The Banyan Foundation is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $182K in total assets as of 2021.
Where does The Banyan Foundation operate?
The Banyan Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is The Banyan Foundation's EIN?
The Banyan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-1222563. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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 2020–2021
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