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Private foundation · EIN 26-6320501

Laposta-Banketas Family Foundation

Weirton, WV

Laposta-Banketas Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Weirton, WV. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $311K in grants and contributions paid across 13 grants, with $2.33M in assets (fair market value). Its return lists how to submit a request. Its largest grants went to First United Methodist Church, Weirton Chirstian Center and Hope Project Fumc.

How to request funding

Contact
Geraldine and Thomas Banketas
Phone
7242256600
Address
6 South Main Street Suite 600, Washington, Pa, 15301
Form and materials
Letter

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
First United Methodist ChurchWeirton, WVChurch Ministry$196,000
Weirton Chirstian CenterWeirton, WVChildrens Ministry$79,452
Hope Project FumcWeirton, WVMinistry$20,046
Allegheny Health NetworkPittsburgh, PAServing the Commmunity$3,000
Old Friends Cabin CreekGreenfield, NYSaving Racehorses$2,000
Hancock County Humane FoundationNew Cumberland, WVSaving Animals$2,000
Old Friends IncGeorgetown, KYSaving Racehorses$2,000
Dunbar Recreation CenterWeirton, WVServing the Commmunity$1,500
Disability Action CenterFairmont, WVDisabled Personnel$1,500
House of the Carpenter IncWheeling, WVServing the Community$1,000
Special ConnectionsSteubenville, OHSpecial Needs Youth & Adults$1,000
Wv Christian Youth CampLost Creek, WVMinistering the Youth$1,000
Fritz Williams Scholarship FundWierton, WVStudent Scholarship$800

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Laposta-Banketas Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Its Form 990-PF lists how to submit a request. Form and materials: Letter. Confirm current requirements with the foundation before applying.

How much does Laposta-Banketas Family Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $311,298 in grants and contributions paid (13 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Laposta-Banketas Family Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to First United Methodist Church (WV), $196K, Weirton Chirstian Center (WV), $79.5K, Hope Project Fumc (WV), $20K, Allegheny Health Network (PA), $3K and Old Friends Cabin Creek (NY), $2K.