G Carl Ball Family Foundation
G Carl Ball Family Foundation is a private foundation based in West Chicago, Illinois. In 2024, it reported 44 grants totaling $4,097,866, with most grant dollars going to organizations in Illinois.
G Carl Ball Family Foundation at a glance
In short: G Carl Ball Family Foundation gave $4.1M across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $93K), mostly in Illinois. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,097,866
- +19.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- +12.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $93,133
- +6.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $31,850,533
- -6.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (21 of 42, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (83% 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 G Carl Ball Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 622 Town Road, West Chicago, IL 60185
Phone: (630) 588-3221
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who G Carl Ball Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was YMCA ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $3.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
212 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 155 grants of 212 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant-dollar distribution was 83% to Illinois, 7% to Arizona, 5% to Virginia, 2% to California, and 1% to Vermont. These figures describe the locations of grant recipients, with Illinois receiving the largest share.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is G Carl Ball Family Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 42 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $140K; repeat grants $55K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 279% 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 $2.5M (2020) to $4.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $4.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA Glen Ellyn, IL | Support Operations | $2,000,000 |
| Glenbard Spaulding Park Glen Ellyn, IL | Support Operations | $322,941 |
| Orme School Mayer, AZ | Support Operations | $300,000 |
| BR Ryall YMCA Glen Ellyn, IL | Support Operations | $250,000 |
| Edith Farnsworth Plano, IL | Support Operations | $210,000 |
| Morton Arboretum Lisle, IL | Support Operations | $181,000 |
| Seed Your Future Alexandria, VA | Support Operations | $150,000 |
| Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, CA | Support Operations | $100,000 |
| College of Dupage Foundation Glen Ellyn, IL | Support Operations | $50,000 |
| Dupage Foundation Downers Grove, IL | Support Operations | $50,000 |
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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 | $31,850,533 | $2,272,180 | $4,202,424 | $4,097,866 | 44 | $4,097,866 | $2,215,188 | $1,468,012 |
| 2023 | $33,946,211 | $1,796,038 | $3,488,020 | $3,419,100 | 39 | $3,419,100 | $1,727,500 | $1,653,991 |
| 2022 | $40,073,341 | $864,213 | $4,470,057 | $4,366,924 | 49 | $4,366,924 | $761,080 | $1,975,243 |
| 2021 | $40,772,718 | $1,501,347 | $4,001,938 | $3,923,304 | 44 | $3,923,329 | $1,422,738 | $2,460,837 |
| 2020 | $43,221,165 | $2,779,965 | $2,611,398 | $2,521,694 | 36 | — | $2,710,376 | $2,111,416 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, G Carl Ball Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include education and early learning, horticulture, history and cultural heritage, environmental conservation, and health and well-being. For example, Seed Your Future says its mission is to promote horticulture and inspire people to pursue careers working with plants. The Conservation Foundation says it works to preserve and restore natural areas, protect rivers and watersheds, and promote environmental stewardship. Educare of West DuPage says it works to increase access to quality child care and early learning for young children and their families.
Other 2024 recipients describe missions involving educational and cultural opportunities, university services and facilities, and collecting and interpreting local history. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 44 grants totaling $4,097,866. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $2,000,000, and the median grant was $15,000. The listed purposes for the largest grants were support operations.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $2,000,000 to YMCA in Glen Ellyn, Illinois; $322,941 to Glenbard Spaulding Park in Glen Ellyn; $300,000 to Orme School in Mayer, Arizona; $250,000 to BR Ryall YMCA in Glen Ellyn; and $210,000 to Edith Farnsworth in Plano, Illinois. Other notable grants included $181,000 to Morton Arboretum, $150,000 to Seed Your Future, and $100,000 to Cal Poly.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anna C. Ball as president and secretary, Susannah P. Ball as vice president and treasurer, and Jane Mann as director.
G Carl Ball Family Foundation is led by Anna C. Ball, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anna C. Ball
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Mann
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susannah P. Ball
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 G Carl Ball Family Foundation
How much does G Carl Ball Family Foundation give each year?
G Carl Ball Family Foundation gave $4.1M across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.4M across 39 grants.
What is G Carl Ball Family Foundation's typical grant size?
G Carl Ball Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $93,133, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from G Carl Ball Family Foundation that year got $140K on average.
Where does G Carl Ball Family Foundation give grants?
G Carl Ball Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Glen Ellyn, IL (15 grants), West Chicago, IL (3 grants), Chicago, IL (3 grants) and Alexandria, VA (2 grants).
Does G Carl Ball Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 44 grants with a stated purpose on G Carl Ball Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Operations" (44 grants).
Who are G Carl Ball Family Foundation's largest grantees?
G Carl Ball Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include YMCA ($2,000,000), Glenbard Spaulding Park ($322,941) and Orme School ($300,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is G Carl Ball Family Foundation?
G Carl Ball Family Foundation reported $31.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does G Carl Ball Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include education and early learning, horticulture, history and cultural heritage, environmental conservation, and health and well-being. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from G Carl Ball Family Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is G Carl Ball Family Foundation's EIN?
G Carl Ball Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0366015. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does G Carl Ball Family Foundation 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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