The Lady and Bandit Foundation
The Lady and Bandit Foundation is a private foundation, based in Broussard, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $166K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $900. Net investment income was $254.
The Lady and Bandit Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lady and Bandit Foundation gave $900 across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $900), mostly in New York. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $900
- -97.1% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $900
- -91.2% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $900
- Total assets
- $166,143
- -0.5% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Lady and Bandit Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was UNICEF ($900).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Lady and Bandit Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out 11% 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $900 (2022) to $50K (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $900.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNICEF New York, NY | General | $900 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $166,143 | $-14 | $900 | $900 | 1 | $900 | $254 | $8,179 |
| 2021 | $167,057 | $20,385 | $31,199 | $30,799 | 3 | $30,799 | — | $7,916 |
| 2020 | $177,871 | $47,209 | $50,400 | $50,000 | 1 | — | — | $7,675 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lady and Bandit Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lady and Bandit Foundation is led by Richard Bentley, Trustee, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Richard Bentley
Trustee, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carol Dipietro
Trustee & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jennifer Yore
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Lady and Bandit Foundation
How much does The Lady and Bandit Foundation give each year?
The Lady and Bandit Foundation gave $900 across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $31K across 3 grants.
How large is The Lady and Bandit Foundation?
The Lady and Bandit Foundation reported $166K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $900 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (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.
Where does The Lady and Bandit Foundation operate?
The Lady and Bandit Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Louisiana, New York, Texas.
What is The Lady and Bandit Foundation's EIN?
The Lady and Bandit Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4789727. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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 2020–2022
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