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Banyan Foundation

To transform lives by developing youth, strengthening families, and creating community.

The Banyan Foundation

Community Development Minneapolis, MN EIN 411922813 · IRS Sign up to see website
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86
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Banyan Foundation

Welcome to Banyan Community! Our non-profit center for youth & families believes that when youth, family, & community are synchronized, the greatest progress is made on education & poverty.

Founded
Headquarters
Minneapolis, MN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1999

Mission

To transform lives by developing youth, strengthening families, and creating community.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development · NTEE S20
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 1%
Peer average: 24%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.98%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.01 ($2.0 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Banyan Foundation is a registered community development nonprofit based in Minneapolis, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1998 and has been operating for 28 years. Its EIN is 411922813. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 69 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Banyan Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

Banyan Foundation is located in Minneapolis, MN, United States. The organization was established in 1998 and has been active for 28 years.

Based on official tax filings, Banyan Foundation has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 24% for community development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Banyan Foundation is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 69 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Banyan Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Banyan Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 1% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 24%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Welcome to Banyan Community! Our non-profit center for youth & families believes that when youth, family, & community are synchronized, the greatest progress is made on education & poverty. Banyan Foundation is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1998.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Banyan Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 24%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Banyan Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Banyan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 411922813, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
1% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

CA
Carl Schlueter
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (21)

Source: Public filings

AN
Andrew B•••••••••••
Vice Chair
BE
Becky T•••••
Director
BJ
BJ C••••••
Director
CA
Carl S••••••••
Executive Director
CA
Carol F••• W••••
Director
DA
Dan O••••••
Director
ER
Erica M••••••
Director
HA
Hanan O••••
Director
HE
Heidi T••••••
Director
HI
Hierald E O•••••
Director
JE
Jeffrey W••••
Director
JO
Joani E••••••••
Executive Director
JU
Judy P•••••••••
Board Chair
KY
Kyle D•••••
Treasurer
LA
Larry L••••
Director
MA
Margaret M•••••
Treasurer
MI
Michael O••••••
Secretary
MI
Michael W•••••••••
Director
SH
Sharon S••••••••••••••
Director
ST
Stanley J••••••
Director
SU
Susan H•••••••
Director
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$2.1M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$7.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$2.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Banyan Foundation This page 86 $2.1 million 1%
Alaska Community Development Corp 93 $4.1 million 100%
Dona Ana County Colonias Development Council 90 $2.5 million 92%
501cpa 89 $1.6 million -
Minnesota Propane Gas Research Foundation 89 $1.9 million -
Family Advocacy & Community Training 89 $4.4 million -
Cardinal Shehan Center Inc 89 $2.2 million -
Middle Flint Council on Aging Inc 89 $7.1 million -
Cairnwood Village Inc 89 $1.1 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 69 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Banyan Foundation

What is Banyan Foundation?
Banyan Foundation is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Minneapolis, United States. Welcome to Banyan Community! Our non-profit center for youth & families believes that when youth, family, & community are synchronized, the greatest progress is made on education & poverty.
When was Banyan Foundation founded?
Banyan Foundation was founded in 1998.
Who leads Banyan Foundation?
Carl Schlueter serves as Executive Director.
Where is Banyan Foundation located?
Headquartered in Minneapolis, United States.
What is Banyan Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 1% of expenses go to program services.
Is Banyan Foundation trustworthy?
Banyan Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Banyan Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 411922813.
What is Banyan Foundation's website?
http://www.banyancommunity.org