Joseph B And Virginia H Banks Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 23-2953650
Foundation Overview
Based in Wilkesbarre, PA, Joseph B And Virginia H Banks Foundation has awarded 173 grants totaling $577,450 to organizations in Pennsylvania and Idaho. Individual grants range from $50 to $17,500, with a median award of $2,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
3 of 24 recipients (13%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
99% of all grants are concentrated in Pennsylvania, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Pennsylvania, funding concentrates in Wilkesbarre (31%), Dallas (13%), Kingston (9%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 476% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on community projects (75%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Joseph B And Virginia H Banks Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthracite Scenic Trails Assn | $1,000 | Dallas, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Volunteers In Medicine | $2,500 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Back Mountain Memorial Library Assn | $11,000 | Dallas, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Northeast Sight Services | $7,500 | Exeter, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Wyoming Valley | $5,000 | Kingston, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Casa Of Luzerne County | $7,500 | Plains, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Childrens Service Center | $5,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Dinners For Kids | $5,000 | Edwardsville, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Family Services Association | $2,500 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Brighter Journeys | $1,500 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Rotary Club Of Dallas | $1,000 | Dallas, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Allied Services | $2,500 | Clarks Summit, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| No Nonsense Neutering | $5,000 | Plains, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Wilkes-barre Wolverine | $2,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Lehman Sanctuary | $3,000 | Shavertown, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Fm Kirby Center | $2,500 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Cody Barrasse Foundation | $2,000 | Moosic, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Ba | $10,000 | Pittston, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| For The Love Of A Feral | $2,500 | Factoryville, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Nepa Racing | $1,000 | Forty Fort, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Fork Over Love | $5,000 | Kingston, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Wilkes-barre City Hall | $3,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of Nepa Inc | $2,500 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Supoort | 2023 |
| Sleep In Heavenly Peace Inc | $2,000 | Twin Falls, ID, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| St Vincent Depaul Kitchen | $1,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Volunteers In Medicine | $1,500 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Back Mountain Memorial Library Assn | $4,500 | Dallas, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Northeast Sight Services | $13,700 | Exeter, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Wyoming Valley | $3,500 | Kingston, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Casa Of Luzerne County | $8,500 | Plains, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Childrens Service Center | $3,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Dinners For Kids | $2,300 | Edwardsville, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Family Services Association | $1,500 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Brighter Journeys | $1,500 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Rotary Club Of Dallas | $2,000 | Dallas, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Weinburg Northeast Regional Food Ba | $10,000 | Pittston, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Allied Services | $2,500 | Clarks Summit, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Autism Foundation Allied Services | $4,500 | Clarks Summit, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Lehman Sanctuary | $3,000 | Shavertown, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Fm Kirby Center | $2,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Cody Barrasse Foundation | $2,000 | Moosic, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| For The Love Of A Feral | $2,500 | Factoryville, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Nepa Racing | $1,000 | Forty Fort, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Fork Over Love | $5,000 | Kingston, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| St Vincent Depaul Kitchen | $1,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Volunteers In Medicine | $1,500 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Back Mountain Memorial Library Assn | $4,500 | Dallas, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Northeast Sight Services | $13,700 | Exeter, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Wyoming Valley | $3,500 | Kingston, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Casa Of Luzerne County | $8,500 | Plains, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Childrens Service Center | $3,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Dinners For Kids | $2,300 | Edwardsville, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Family Services Association | $1,500 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Brighter Journeys | $1,500 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Rotary Club Of Dallas | $2,000 | Dallas, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Weinburg Northeast Regional Food Ba | $10,000 | Pittston, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Allied Services | $2,500 | Clarks Summit, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Autism Foundation Allied Services | $4,500 | Clarks Summit, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Lehman Sanctuary | $3,000 | Shavertown, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Fm Kirby Center | $2,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Cody Barrasse Foundation | $2,000 | Moosic, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| For The Love Of A Feral | $2,500 | Factoryville, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Nepa Racing | $1,000 | Forty Fort, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Fork Over Love | $5,000 | Kingston, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| St Vincent Depaul Kitchen | $1,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Volunteers In Medicine | $1,500 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Back Mountain Memorial Library Assn | $4,500 | Dallas, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Northeast Sight Services | $13,700 | Exeter, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Wyoming Valley | $3,500 | Kingston, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Casa Of Luzerne County | $8,500 | Plains, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Childrens Service Center | $3,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Dinners For Kids | $2,300 | Edwardsville, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Family Services Association | $1,500 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Brighter Journeys | $1,500 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Rotary Club Of Dallas | $2,000 | Dallas, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Weinburg Northeast Regional Food Ba | $10,000 | Pittston, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Allied Services | $2,500 | Clarks Summit, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Autism Foundation Allied Services | $4,500 | Clarks Summit, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Lehman Sanctuary | $3,000 | Shavertown, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Fm Kirby Center | $2,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Cody Barrasse Foundation | $2,000 | Moosic, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| For The Love Of A Feral | $2,500 | Factoryville, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Nepa Racing | $1,000 | Forty Fort, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Fork Over Love | $5,000 | Kingston, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Volunteers In Medicine | $3,500 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Back Mountain Memorial Library Assn | $2,500 | Dallas, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Northeast Sight Services | $7,500 | Exeter, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Wyoming Valley | $10,000 | Kingston, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Casa Of Luzerne County | $10,000 | Plains, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Childrens Service Center | $10,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Dinners For Kids | $6,000 | Edwardsville, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Family Services Association | $5,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Brighter Journeys | $1,500 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Rotary Club Of Dallas | $1,000 | Dallas, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Allied Services Ryan's Run | $3,000 | Clarks Summit, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Autism Foundation Allied Services | $2,000 | Clarks Summit, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Wildlife Rescue | $3,000 | Nicholson, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| No Nonsense Neutering | $3,000 | Plains, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Wilkes-barre Wolverine | $5,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Lehman Sanctuary | $2,500 | Shavertown, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Fm Kirby Center | $3,500 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Cody Barrasse Foundation | $3,500 | Moosic, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Ba | $17,500 | Pittston, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Anthracite Scenic Trails Assn | $675 | Dallas, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| The Sawyer Bear Fund | $50 | Tunkhannock, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Volunteers In Medicine | $1,500 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Back Mountain Memorial Library Assn | $675 | Dallas, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Northeast Sight Services | $7,000 | Exeter, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Meals On Wheels | $12,500 | Kingston, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Domestic Violence Service Center | $1,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Childrens Service Center | $5,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Dinners For Kids | $5,000 | Edwardsville, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Ruth's Place | $4,000 | Wilkes Barre, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Family Services Association | $3,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Brighter Journeys | $1,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Rotary Club Of Dallas | $600 | Dallas, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Weinburg Northeast Regional Food Ba | $5,000 | Pittston, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Allied Services Ryan's Run | $2,500 | Clarks Summit, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Junction Cat Rescue | $2,500 | Mountain Top, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Anthracite Scenic Trails Assn | $1,000 | Dallas, PA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| St Vincent Depaul Kitchen | $3,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| St Francis Of Assisi Kitchen | $3,000 | Scranton, PA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| The Sawyer Bear Fund | $100 | Tunkhannock, PA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| The Salvation Army | $3,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Wyoming Valley Children's Assn | $3,000 | Fortyfort, PA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Volunteers In Medicine | $1,500 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Back Mountain Memorial Library Assn | $1,000 | Dallas, PA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge | $1,000 | Dallas, PA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Northeast Sight Services | $10,000 | Exeter, PA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| The Lands At Hillside Farms | $1,000 | Shavertown, PA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| St Joseph's Center Foundation | $3,000 | Scranton, PA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Meals On Wheels | $3,000 | Kingston, PA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Luzerne County Child Advocay Center | $3,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Domestic Violence Service Center | $2,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Casa Of Luzerne County | $3,500 | Plains, PA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Childrens Service Center | $2,500 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| St John The Evangelist Church | $3,500 | Pittston, PA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Saint Therese's Church | $2,000 | Shavertown, PA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Whiskers World | $500 | Plains, PA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Domestic Violence Service Center | $2,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Anthracite Scenic Trails Assn | $500 | Dallas, PA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Back Mountain Memorial Library Association | $500 | Dallas, PA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge | $500 | Dallas, PA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Casa Of Luzerne County | $3,000 | Plains, PA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Greater Wilkes-barre Association For The Blind | $6,750 | Exeter, PA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center | $3,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Meals On Wheels | $3,000 | Kingston, PA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| St Francis Of Assisi Kitchen | $3,000 | Scranton, PA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| St Joseph's Center Foundation | $3,000 | Scranton, PA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| St Vincents Depaul Kitchen | $3,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| The Lands At Hillside Farms | $500 | Shavertown, PA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| The Salvation Army | $3,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| The Sawyer Bear Fund | $50 | Tunkhannock, PA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Volunteers In Medicine | $3,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Wyoming Seminary Parents' Association | $1,500 | Kingston, PA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Wyoming Valley Children's Assn | $3,500 | Fortyfort, PA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Wyoming Seminary Parents' Association | $2,000 | Kingston, PA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Anthracite Scenic Trails Assn | $250 | Dallas, PA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Back Mountain Memorial Library Association | $250 | Dallas, PA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge | $250 | Dallas, PA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Dominick J Mack Jr Fundraiser Benef | $1,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Assistance To Indigent Families | 2016 |
| Greater Wilkes-barre Association For The Blind | $1,000 | Exeter, PA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center | $1,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Meals On Wheels | $1,000 | Kingston, PA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Penn Woods Girl Scouts | $500 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| St Francis Of Assisi Kitchen | $1,000 | Scranton, PA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| St Joseph's Center Foundation | $1,000 | Scranton, PA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| St Vincents Depaul Kitchen | $1,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| The Lands At Hillside Farms | $250 | Shavertown, PA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| The Salvation Army | $500 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| The Sawyer Bear Fund | $50 | Tunkhannock, PA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Volunteers In Medicine | $2,500 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Wyoming Valley Children's Assn | $2,500 | Fortyfort, PA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Joseph B And Virginia H Banks Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 23-2953650 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 403 COAL ST Wilkes Barre, PA 18702-6626 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Joseph B And Virginia H Banks Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | J Christopher Banks |
|---|---|
| Trustee | J Gregory Banks |
| Trustee | Jennifer Banks Santo |
| Advis Board Mem | Margaret L Banks |
| Advis Board Mem | Lisa Banks |
Forms 990-PF
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