The Ball Family Foundation
The Ball Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in West Olive, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $261K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $8K.
The Ball Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ball Family Foundation gave $35K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,375
- -11.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,054
- -11.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,800
- Total assets
- $260,564
- +89.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (38% 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 The Ball Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Serge ($13K). Together the top 7 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ball Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 194% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 466% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2021) to $40K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Serge Jenkintown, PA | Missionary Support | $13,400 |
| Scottsdale Bible Church Fountain Hills, AZ | General Contribution | $13,000 |
| Pioneers USA Orlando, FL | Missionary Support | $3,400 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | General Contribution | $1,800 |
| World Vision Federal Way, WA | Missionary and Children Support | $1,375 |
| Encompass World Atlanta, GA | General Contribution | $1,200 |
| Food of the Poor Coconut Creek, FL | General Contribution | $1,200 |
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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 | $260,564 | $108,963 | $36,607 | $35,375 | 7 | $35,842 | $8,056 | $7,697 |
| 2023 | $137,568 | $22,396 | $53,254 | $39,925 | 7 | $43,908 | $8,139 | $6,600 |
| 2022 | $149,666 | $47,688 | $59,359 | $37,450 | 9 | $40,756 | $3,338 | $6,070 |
| 2021 | $153,310 | $141,450 | $32,015 | $12,051 | 1 | $31,165 | — | $1,883 |
| 2020 | $43,100 | $43,100 | — | — | — | — | — | $5 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ball Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ball Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Ball
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michelle Ball
Director
On filings since 2022
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 The Ball Family Foundation
How much does The Ball Family Foundation give each year?
The Ball Family Foundation gave $35K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $40K across 7 grants.
What is The Ball Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ball Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,800, and its average grant was $5,054, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ball Family Foundation give grants?
The Ball Family Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (37%) and Florida (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (2 grants).
Does The Ball Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 57% of The Ball Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ball Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ball Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Serge ($13,400), Scottsdale Bible Church ($13,000) and Pioneers USA ($3,400), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ball Family Foundation?
The Ball Family Foundation reported $261K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Ball Family Foundation's EIN?
The Ball Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2565206. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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