Bala Batavia Foundation
Bala Batavia Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $142K.
Bala Batavia Foundation at a glance
In short: Bala Batavia Foundation gave $142K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $142K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $142,210
- +2744.2% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $142,210
- +2744.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $142,210
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Bala Batavia Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Fidelity Charitable ($142K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Bala Batavia Foundation gives
- Giving grew 5588% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $142K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $142K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Cincinnati, OH | Funding education of low income children. Donation made on August 2 2024. | $142,210 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $4,067 | $142,462 | $142,210 | 1 | $142,210 | — | $6,821 |
| 2022 | $140,351 | $50,741 | $5,195 | $5,000 | 1 | $10,000 | — | $4,679 |
| 2021 | $94,805 | $50,005 | $2,700 | $2,500 | 1 | $5,000 | $5 | $2,463 |
| 2020 | $47,380 | $50,000 | $2,620 | $2,500 | 1 | — | — | $2,333 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bala Batavia Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bala Batavia Foundation is led by Bala Batavia, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Bala Batavia
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha H Batavia
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
tejas Batavia
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Bala Batavia Foundation
How much does Bala Batavia Foundation give each year?
Bala Batavia Foundation gave $142K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
What is Bala Batavia Foundation?
Bala Batavia Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL.
Where does Bala Batavia Foundation operate?
Bala Batavia Foundation has awarded grants in California, Illinois, Ohio.
How much is Bala Batavia Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Bala Batavia Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Bala Batavia Foundation's EIN?
Bala Batavia Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1529737. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 29, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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