Larry C Ballard Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Naples, FL EIN: 85-1960263

Larry C Ballard Foundation is a private foundation, based in Naples, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $628K. Net investment income was $653K.

Larry C Ballard Foundation at a glance

In short: Larry C Ballard Foundation gave $628K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $628K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$627,949
+10.8% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
1
+0.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$627,949
+10.8% vs 2023
Median grant
$627,949
Total assets
$11,397,699
+3.5% vs 2023
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 September 2026.

Who Larry C Ballard Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines: $628KCommunity Foundation ofGreater Des Moines$628K

The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines ($628K).

Grant Size Distribution

4 grants across all recorded years

<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K3$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 3 grants of 4 (75%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Des MoinesNaples

How Larry C Ballard Foundation gives

  • In 2024 it paid out 100% 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

$0$200K$400K$600K$800K0 grants2020 0 grants2021 2 grants2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024

From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $567K (2023) to $703K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $628K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IAScholarship Fund for Qualified Educational Expenses$627,949
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$11,397,699$829,544$988,420$627,9491$627,949$653,315$629,136
2023$11,016,112$1,007,312$792,744$566,9401$566,940$899,528$575,729
2022$10,796,930$13,868,713$804,892$703,4812$703,481$452,718$272,799
2021——$1,250—————
2020——$1,500—————

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Larry C Ballard Foundation reported a distributable amount of $629K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Larry C Ballard Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Alexandra Franco-Scholarship Mgmt L.

    Trustee

    New on the 2024 filing

    25 hrs/week

    $94K (2024)

  • Victor Franco-Scholarship Mgmt LLC

    Trustee

    New on the 2024 filing

    25 hrs/week

    $94K (2024)

Former officers (2)
  • Former: Victor Franco-Cheetah Enterprises L. (2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Victor Franco (2020–2022) — Trustee

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.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Victor Franco-Scholarship Mgmt LLC — Trustee: $94KVictor…Trustee$94KAlexandra Franco-Scholarship Mgmt L — Trustee: $94KAlexandra…Trustee$94K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $94K, to Victor Franco-Scholarship Mgmt LLC (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Larry C Ballard Foundation

How much does Larry C Ballard Foundation give each year?

Larry C Ballard Foundation gave $628K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $567K across 1 grant.

How large is Larry C Ballard Foundation?

Larry C Ballard Foundation reported $11.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $628K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $629K (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.

Where does Larry C Ballard Foundation operate?

Larry C Ballard Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Iowa.

What is Larry C Ballard Foundation's EIN?

Larry C Ballard Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1960263. 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

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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