The Ballko Charitable Foundation
The Ballko Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Monroe, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports $428,000 in grants to 13 organizations, including organizations serving children and people with serious health conditions, as well as organizations supporting emergency assistance, education, the arts, and first responders and military members.
The Ballko Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ballko Charitable Foundation gave $428K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in Georgia. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $428,000
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,923
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $4,721,969
- +1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (98% 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 The Ballko Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2287 Mt Paran Church Road, Monroe, GA 30655
Phone: (404) 580-7156
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ballko Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Healthcare of Atlanta ($85K). Together the top 10 received $410K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 63 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia and 2% went to a recipient in New York. The listed recipients include organizations in Atlanta, Monroe, Decatur, Rutledge, Statesboro, and Staten Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Ballko Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% 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 $240K (2020) to $428K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $428K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Healthcare for Children | $85,000 |
| Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Atlanta, GA | Community Help for Sick Children | $65,000 |
| Faith in Serving Humanity (Fish) Monroe, GA | Help in Emergency Situations | $50,000 |
| Camp Sunshine Decatur, GA | Services for Kids with Cancer | $40,000 |
| Camp Twin Lakes Atlanta, GA | Therapeutic Camping Program | $40,000 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | Cancer Research | $40,000 |
| Choa Aflac Cancer and Blood Center Atlanta, GA | Healthcare for Children | $30,000 |
| Camp Braveheart Rutledge, GA | Promote Self-Esteem with Fun & Learn | $30,000 |
| Georgia Southern University Foundat Statesboro, GA | University Education | $20,000 |
| Shepherd Center Atlanta, GA | Medical Rehabilitation | $10,000 |
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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 | $4,721,969 | $649,095 | $508,375 | $428,000 | 13 | $428,000 | $129,468 | $379,493 |
| 2023 | $4,660,180 | $585,792 | $489,063 | $420,000 | 13 | $420,000 | $85,194 | $326,548 |
| 2022 | $4,686,608 | $519,622 | $477,085 | $405,000 | 14 | $405,000 | $29,259 | $320,670 |
| 2021 | $4,736,764 | $990,479 | $480,128 | $405,000 | 14 | $405,000 | $547,451 | $318,517 |
| 2020 | $4,224,764 | $437,965 | $297,265 | $240,000 | 9 | — | $37,313 | $280,846 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ballko Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $379K 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 show support for organizations working in areas including children’s healthcare, cancer programs and research, therapeutic and recreational camping, emergency assistance, university education, medical rehabilitation, fine arts education, and first responder and military support.
Among its grantees, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta describes its mission as making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Camp Sunshine says it provides opportunities for children with cancer and their families, including opportunities for personal growth and shared experiences. Camp Twin Lakes describes its work as providing year-round recreational and educational programs for campers facing serious illness, disabilities, and other challenges. Emory University describes its mission as creating, preserving, teaching, and applying knowledge in the service of humanity. Shepherd Center says it provides acute and rehabilitative hospital care for people with spinal cord injuries, acquired brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, and other neurological conditions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $428,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $85,000, with a median grant of $30,000.
Among the listed 2024 grants, the largest were $85,000 to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for healthcare for children; $65,000 to Atlanta Ronald McDonald House for community help for sick children; and $50,000 to Faith in Serving Humanity (FISH) for help in emergency situations. Other listed grants included $40,000 each to Camp Sunshine for services for kids with cancer, Camp Twin Lakes for a therapeutic camping program, and Emory University for cancer research; and $30,000 to CHOA AFLAC Cancer and Blood Center for healthcare for children and to Camp Braveheart to promote self-esteem with fun and learning.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists the following trustees: Lamar Q Ball III, Debbie D Ball, Lamar Q Ball IV, John S Ball, and James Samuel Ball.
The Ballko Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Debbie D. Ball
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Samuel Ball
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John S. Ball
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lamar Q. Ball III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lamar Q. Ball IV
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Ballko Charitable Foundation
How much does The Ballko Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Ballko Charitable Foundation gave $428K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $420K across 13 grants.
What is The Ballko Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ballko Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $32,923, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ballko Charitable Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Ballko Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Ballko Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (8 grants).
Does The Ballko Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Ballko Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Ballko Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ballko Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Healthcare of Atlanta ($85,000), Atlanta Ronald McDonald House ($65,000) and Faith in Serving Humanity (Fish) ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ballko Charitable Foundation?
The Ballko Charitable Foundation reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $428K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $379K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ballko Charitable Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ballko Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Ballko Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Ballko Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0910383. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Ballko Charitable 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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Grantable. (2026). The Ballko Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-ballko-charitable-foundation-morg_795df552fd9c4d6c9bae415c0c70577a
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