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Nonprofit · EIN 87-1315358

BANAI FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · RESTON, VA 20191

Financials

$169K$5K2023$0$92K2024$0$429K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BANAI FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$0$429,240-$429,240$881,375$429,240$452,135
December 31, 2024990$0$92,040-$92,040$551,375$92,040$459,335
December 31, 2023990-EZ$168,800$4,925$163,875$171,875–$171,875
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$421,540
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$4,000
Legal fees
$1,500
Travel
$900

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$881,375
Total assets, end of year
$881,375
Total liabilities, end of year
$429,240
Net assets, end of year
$452,135
Net assets without donor restrictions
$452,135
Gross receipts
$0
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2022
State of legal domicile
VA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ali BanaiPresident
Trustee or director
10$0
Mehdi BanaiDirector
Trustee or director
25$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 2 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ali BanaiPresident
Trustee or director
10$0
Mehdi BanaiDirector
Trustee or director
25$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 2 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ali BanaiPresident18$0
Mehdi BanaiDirector24$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2341 BEDFORDSHIRE CIR, RESTON, VA 20191-1604
In care of
% ALI BANAI
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
2341 Bedfordshire Cir, Reston VA 20191
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Ali Banai, 2341 Bedfordshire Cir, Reston, VA 20191
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Ali Banai, 2341 Bedfordshire Cir, Reston VA 20191
Signed the 990
Ali banai, President
Phone
(646) 706-6663

Mission

The Banai Foundations mission is to empower and support individuals through education community development and financial assistance. By providing scholarships grants and resources the foundation aims to create opportunities for personal and professional growth particularly for immigrants underserved communities and those in need of educational support.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Our program offers vital health insurance coverage for two elderly couples who do not qualify for Medicaid and Medicare. This service ensures that these individuals have access to essential medical care and treatment safeguarding their well-being during their senior years. It addresses a critical gap in healthcare coverage for vulnerable populations promoting health and security in their later lives.
    grants $36,000
  • The nonprofit provides critical support to refugee families by covering the costs of essential home repairs. This vital assistance ensures that these families can live safely and comfortably in their homes. The program focuses on repairing areas crucial for day-to-day living functions like kitchens bathrooms or bedrooms. By funding skilled contractors to rebuild and renovate these spaces the nonprofit directly enhances the quality of life for refugee families helping them maintain their homes in a dignified and functional condition.
    grants $300,050
  • Lado International grant given on behalf of the banai foundation to help open english learning opportunity to families that are in the US.
    grants $50,000
  • Provided rent for a family with 2 kids falling behind their rent
    grants $7,200

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
87-1315358
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$881,375

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$0$429,240$881,375XML
990December 2024$0$92,040$551,375XML
990-EZDecember 2023$168,800$4,925$171,875XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Ali Banai
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 87-1315358).

Questions about BANAI FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of BANAI FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BANAI FOUNDATION is 87-1315358.
Is BANAI FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to BANAI FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BANAI FOUNDATION file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of BANAI FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BANAI FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BANAI FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Ali Banai.
Who are the officers and directors of BANAI FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 2 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BANAI FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $0, expenses of $429,240 and total assets of $881,375 at year end.

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