G Carl Ball Family Foundation
G Carl Ball Family Foundation is a private foundation based in West Chicago, Illinois. The foundation focuses its philanthropic efforts on education, human services, and community development, with a particular emphasis on supporting organizations in Illinois and surrounding regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$31.9M
-6.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.1M
+19.9% YoY
Grant Count
44
+12.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$93K
+6.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Human Services
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Environmental conservation and natural resources
- Community support and operations
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$600 to $2,000,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, with a concentration in the DuPage County area and surrounding communities. Grant recipients are also located in Arizona, Indiana, and South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (2024):
- Total assets: $33,900,000
- Total giving: $3,400,000
- Number of grants: 39
Historical Giving Trends:
| Year | Assets | Total Giving | Number of Grants | Median Grant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33.9M | $3.4M | 39 | $15K |
| 2023 | $40.1M | $4.4M | 49 | $15K |
| 2022 | $40.8M | $3.9M | 44 | $10K |
| 2021 | $43.2M | $2.5M | 36 | $15K |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $31,850,533 | $33,946,211 | $40,073,341 |
| Revenue | $2,272,180 | $1,796,038 | $864,213 |
| Expenses | $4,202,424 | $3,488,020 | $4,470,057 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,097,866 | $3,419,100 | $4,366,924 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,215,188 | $1,727,500 | $761,080 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,468,012 | $1,653,991 | $1,975,243 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
212 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNA C BALL | PRES/SECR | 1 | — |
| SUSANNAH P BALL | VP/TREAS | 1 | — |
| JANE MANN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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