David and Elita Balfour Foundation
The David and Elita Balfour Foundation is a private foundation based in San Marino, California. It is organized exclusively for charitable purposes, including distributing funds to organizations qualifying as exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
David and Elita Balfour Foundation at a glance
In short: David and Elita Balfour Foundation gave $16K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $550.862), mostly in California. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,975
- +43.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- -6.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $551
- +53.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $409,158
- +3.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (8 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to David and Elita Balfour Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact David Balfour. There are no formal application forms or restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- There are no deadlines for submission.
- Deadline
- There are no deadlines for submission.
- Contact
Application contact: David Balfour
Mailing address: 2450 Mission Street Ste 3, San Marino, CA 91108
Phone: (626) 403-4200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David and Elita Balfour Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cancer Support Community Pasadena ($3K). Together the top 10 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 123 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. The remaining grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (3%), New York (2%), and Ohio (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is David and Elita Balfour Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 29 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $519; repeat grants $563. How we count
Medians: $275 first-time, $250 repeat.
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 72% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $25K (2022). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer Support Community Pasadena Sierra Madre, CA | General | $2,725 |
| The Foundation at Hearst Castle San Simeon, CA | General | $2,500 |
| Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation Oakland, CA | General | $2,000 |
| Pasadena Garden Club Pasadena, CA | General | $1,380 |
| Holy Family Church So Pasadena, CA | Church | $1,200 |
| Pasadena Guild of Children Hospital Los Angeles, CA | General | $1,100 |
| Ace Scholarships Greenwood Village, CO | General | $500 |
| The Foundation ATHEA Valley Village, CA | General | $500 |
| Arlington Garden in Pasadena Pasadena, CA | General | $300 |
| Christ Child Society of Pasadena Pasadena, CA | General | $300 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $409,158 | $36,842 | $23,223 | $15,975 | 29 | $15,975 | $36,842 | $22,267 |
| 2024 | $395,325 | $65,037 | $12,589 | $11,125 | 31 | $11,125 | $22,572 | $19,490 |
| 2023 | $342,996 | $51,566 | $21,049 | $18,995 | 24 | $18,995 | $31,133 | $14,047 |
| 2022 | $312,046 | $332,069 | $26,784 | $25,226 | 24 | $25,226 | $32,069 | $12,459 |
| 2021 | $6,600 | $17,100 | $10,500 | $10,476 | 15 | $10,476 | — | $55 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David and Elita Balfour Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to operate exclusively for charitable purposes, including making distributions to qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, The Foundation at Hearst Castle says it supports the conservation and restoration of Hearst Castle and youth programs for underserved middle school students. The Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation says it works toward effective management, treatment, and a cure for myotonic dystrophy through education, advocacy, and research. Arlington Garden in Pasadena describes itself as a climate-appropriate habitat garden offering learning, inspiration, and enjoyment.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $15,975. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $2,725, with a median of $250. Its largest grants included $2,725 to Cancer Support Community Pasadena, $2,500 to The Foundation at Hearst Castle, $2,000 to the Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation, and $1,380 to Pasadena Garden Club.
The foundation states that it does not restrict its giving to preselected organizations. There are no formal application forms, and it reports no restrictions or limitations on awards. The filing lists David Balfour as the contact for applications.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Balfour as president and Elita Balfour as secretary.
David and Elita Balfour Foundation is led by David Balfour, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Balfour
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elita Balfour
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 David and Elita Balfour Foundation
How much does David and Elita Balfour Foundation give each year?
David and Elita Balfour Foundation gave $16K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 31 grants.
What is David and Elita Balfour Foundation's typical grant size?
David and Elita Balfour Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $551, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from David and Elita Balfour Foundation that year got $519 on average.
Where does David and Elita Balfour Foundation give grants?
David and Elita Balfour Foundation gives mostly in California: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pasadena, CA (8 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (5 grants).
Does David and Elita Balfour Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of David and Elita Balfour Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are David and Elita Balfour Foundation's largest grantees?
David and Elita Balfour Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cancer Support Community Pasadena ($2,725), The Foundation at Hearst Castle ($2,500) and Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is David and Elita Balfour Foundation?
David and Elita Balfour Foundation reported $409K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (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 does David and Elita Balfour Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to operate exclusively for charitable purposes, including making distributions to qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David and Elita Balfour Foundation?
Contact David Balfour. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David and Elita Balfour Foundation's EIN?
David and Elita Balfour Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3971742. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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