Dave & Kristi Jaarsma Balk Family
Dave & Kristi Jaarsma Balk Family is a private foundation based in Pella, Iowa. It supports charitable organizations; its 2024 grants went to recipients in Iowa.
Dave & Kristi Jaarsma Balk Family at a glance
In short: Dave & Kristi Jaarsma Balk Family gave $103K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Iowa. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $103,000
- +59.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,300
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,250
- Total assets
- $239,725
- +2.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dave & Kristi Jaarsma Balk Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1223 Shadow Ln, Pella, IA 50219
Phone: (641) 628-3370
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dave & Kristi Jaarsma Balk Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Central College ($65K). Together the top 10 received $103K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 45 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dave & Kristi Jaarsma Balk Family open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 136% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 933% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2021) to $103K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $103K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central College Pella, IA | Charity | $65,000 |
| Second Reformed Church Pella, IA | Charity | $15,000 |
| Pella Community Food Shelf Pella, IA | Charity | $5,000 |
| Pella Rec Fundraising Campaign Pella, IA | Charity | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Pella Community Cent Pella, IA | Charity | $5,000 |
| Blank Children's Hospital Des Moines, IA | Charity | $3,500 |
| Crossroads Pella, IA | Charity | $2,000 |
| Pella Histroical Society Pella, IA | Charity | $1,500 |
| Hospice of Pella Pella, IA | Charity | $500 |
| Friends of Big Rock Park Pella, IA | Charity | $500 |
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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 | $239,725 | $214,316 | $107,554 | $103,000 | 10 | $103,928 | $70,502 | $11,134 |
| 2023 | $234,973 | $169,960 | $67,049 | $64,500 | 7 | $64,790 | $61,645 | $8,506 |
| 2022 | $200,397 | $112,717 | $66,949 | $64,300 | 9 | $64,825 | $486 | $7,117 |
| 2021 | $156,509 | $14,145 | $46,826 | $43,600 | 12 | $44,090 | $11,436 | $9,778 |
| 2020 | $188,397 | $90,221 | $78,247 | $76,200 | 7 | — | $1,973 | $519 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dave & Kristi Jaarsma Balk Family reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a college, a church, community food assistance, recreation and community organizations, a hospital, disability services, hospice, and a historical society.
Among its grantees, Central College describes its mission as helping students develop their potential through residential liberal arts education, academic inquiry, and attention to students’ spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being. Pella Community Food Shelf says it provides free food and household items to people in need in Pella and surrounding areas. Crossroads Inc describes its mission as providing people with disabilities training and experience to build self-sufficiency in employment, residential life, and community involvement.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $103,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $65,000, with a median of $4,250. The largest awards included $65,000 to Central College, $15,000 to Second Reformed Church, and $5,000 each to Pella Community Food Shelf, Pella Rec Fundraising Campaign, and Friends of the Pella Community Cent.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Balk as vice president and Kristin Balk as president.
Dave & Kristi Jaarsma Balk Family is led by Kristin Balk, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kristin Balk
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Balk
Vice President
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 Dave & Kristi Jaarsma Balk Family
How much does Dave & Kristi Jaarsma Balk Family give each year?
Dave & Kristi Jaarsma Balk Family gave $103K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $65K across 7 grants.
What is Dave & Kristi Jaarsma Balk Family's typical grant size?
Dave & Kristi Jaarsma Balk Family's median grant in 2024 was $4,250, and its average grant was $10,300, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dave & Kristi Jaarsma Balk Family that year got $3K on average.
Where does Dave & Kristi Jaarsma Balk Family give grants?
Dave & Kristi Jaarsma Balk Family gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pella, IA (9 grants).
Does Dave & Kristi Jaarsma Balk Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Dave & Kristi Jaarsma Balk Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (10 grants).
Who are Dave & Kristi Jaarsma Balk Family's largest grantees?
Dave & Kristi Jaarsma Balk Family's largest 2024 grantees include Central College ($65,000), Second Reformed Church ($15,000) and Pella Community Food Shelf ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dave & Kristi Jaarsma Balk Family?
Dave & Kristi Jaarsma Balk Family reported $240K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $104K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dave & Kristi Jaarsma Balk Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a college, a church, community food assistance, recreation and community organizations, a hospital, disability services, hospice, and a historical society. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dave & Kristi Jaarsma Balk Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dave & Kristi Jaarsma Balk Family's EIN?
Dave & Kristi Jaarsma Balk Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5351908. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dave & Kristi Jaarsma Balk Family accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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