Battle Family Foundation
Battle Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Berkeley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $220K. Net investment income was $2.6M.
Battle Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Battle Family Foundation gave $220K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $55K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $220,000
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $55,000
- -26.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $55,000
- Total assets
- $15,472,074
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Battle Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Robert Morris University ($100K). Together the top 4 received $220K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 25 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Battle Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 24% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $162K (2022) to $789K (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $220K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Ponaganset Education Foundation North Scituate, RI | General Support | $60,000 |
| Berkeley Community Scholars Berkeley, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Futures Without Violence San Francisco, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,472,074 | $2,679,531 | $467,679 | $220,000 | 4 | $277,791 | $2,620,608 | $1,170,057 |
| 2023 | $13,255,582 | $3,727,967 | $342,546 | $225,750 | 3 | $264,925 | $3,689,123 | $853,649 |
| 2022 | $9,868,671 | $823,777 | $256,351 | $162,040 | 4 | $194,160 | $789,886 | $845,909 |
| 2021 | $9,302,964 | $2,247,988 | $241,390 | $192,000 | 5 | $216,610 | $2,224,969 | $938,376 |
| 2020 | $7,544,552 | $1,002,774 | $897,658 | $788,583 | 9 | — | $974,560 | $812,267 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Battle Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Battle Family Foundation is led by A. George Battle, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
A. George Battle
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Daniel K. Battle
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Emily T. Battle
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Battle Family Foundation
How much does Battle Family Foundation give each year?
Battle Family Foundation gave $220K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $226K across 3 grants.
What is Battle Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Battle Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $55,000, and its average grant was $55,000, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Battle Family Foundation give grants?
Battle Family Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (27%) and Rhode Island (27%).
Does Battle Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Battle Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Battle Family Foundation?
Battle Family Foundation reported $15.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $278K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Battle Family Foundation's EIN?
Battle Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3350554. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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