The Balle Foundation
The Balle Foundation is a private foundation, based in Clinton, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $52K. Net investment income was $30K.
The Balle Foundation at a glance
In short: The Balle Foundation gave $52K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $52,102
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,513
- +33.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,750
- Total assets
- $1,300,431
- +10.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Balle Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Presbyterian College ($10K). Together the top 8 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Balle Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% 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
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2021) to $52K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian College Clinton, SC | Grace Programjacobs Scholarsstudents Books | $10,301 |
| Family YMCA of Greater Laurens Laurens, SC | Child Development Center | $8,301 |
| YMCA of Greater Clinton Clinton, SC | Grant for Child Care and Development Program | $7,000 |
| Fellowship Camp and Conference Cent Waterloo, SC | Physical Property Upgrades Tables Chairs Etc | $6,500 |
| Laurens Co Museum Association Laurens, SC | New Lighting in Exhibit Halls and Converence RM | $5,000 |
| Rotary Club of Laurens Laurens, SC | For Backpack Program Assistance | $5,000 |
| Thornwell Clinton, SC | Mental Health Counseling and Support | $5,000 |
| Straight Street Laurens, SC | Safe Space for Youth Outreach Andrecreation | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,300,431 | $43,245 | $69,095 | $52,102 | 8 | $53,497 | $30,180 | $60,687 |
| 2024 | $1,181,077 | $148,641 | $62,774 | $48,838 | 10 | $50,233 | $136,773 | $53,519 |
| 2023 | $1,069,490 | $19,503 | $64,499 | $50,800 | 11 | $52,150 | $8,576 | $50,763 |
| 2022 | $996,771 | $84,812 | $62,820 | $48,200 | 10 | $49,550 | $72,581 | $51,563 |
| 2021 | $1,138,134 | $62,717 | $53,909 | $41,000 | 9 | — | $51,601 | $49,684 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Balle Foundation reported a distributable amount of $61K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Balle Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David E. Martin
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$100 (2021) → $100 (2025)
Diane B. Anderson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$100 (2021) → $100 (2025)
Leni Patterson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$100 (2021) → $100 (2025)
Virginia L. Cartee
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$100 (2021) → $100 (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $100, to David E Martin (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Balle Foundation
How much does The Balle Foundation give each year?
The Balle Foundation gave $52K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $49K across 10 grants.
What is The Balle Foundation's typical grant size?
The Balle Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,750, and its average grant was $6,513, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Balle Foundation give grants?
The Balle Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Laurens, SC (4 grants) and Clinton, SC (3 grants).
Does The Balle Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Balle Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Balle Foundation's largest grantees?
The Balle Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Presbyterian College ($10,301), Family YMCA of Greater Laurens ($8,301) and YMCA of Greater Clinton ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Balle Foundation?
The Balle Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $61K (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 is The Balle Foundation's EIN?
The Balle Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0080317. 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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