The Ballmann Family Private Foundation
The Ballmann Family Private Foundation is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing lists grants to organizations in several fields, including animal welfare, elder services, youth-focused philanthropy, technical education, and health care.
The Ballmann Family Private Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ballmann Family Private Foundation gave $1.8M across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $52K), mostly in Missouri. 12% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,834,375
- +11.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- -5.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $52,411
- +17.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $23,097,416
- +2.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (3 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ballmann Family Private 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 0634, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0634
Phone: (314) 418-2643
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ballmann Family Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Good Samaritan Home ($141K). Together the top 10 received $984K.
Grant Size Distribution
184 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 118 grants of 184 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Missouri organizations received 70% of grant dollars, followed by California (8%), Virginia (6%), Georgia (5%), and Ohio (3%). Named recipients include multiple organizations in the an individual recipient area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Ballmann Family Private Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 26 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $63K; repeat grants $67K. How we count
Medians: $56K first-time, $56K repeat.
- 54% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
- In 2025 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
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2023) to $1.9M (2022). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Home Los Angeles, CA | General Operating | $140,625 |
| Family Forward St. Louis, MO | General Operating | $93,750 |
| The Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | General Operating | $93,750 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $93,750 |
| Ranken Technical College St. Louis, MO | General Operating | $93,750 |
| Visiting Nurse Association Maryland Heights, MO | General Operating | $93,750 |
| Humane Society of Missouri St. Louis, MO | General Operating | $93,750 |
| University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy Saint Louis, MO | General Operating | $93,750 |
| Meals on Wheels of Greater St Louis St. Louis, MO | General Operating | $93,750 |
| Missouri Council of the Blind Saint Louis, MO | General Operating | $93,750 |
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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 | $23,097,416 | $2,608,634 | $2,021,611 | $1,834,375 | 35 | $1,920,355 | $2,549,795 | $1,924,913 |
| 2024 | $22,509,406 | $2,566,735 | $1,783,649 | $1,649,375 | 37 | $1,697,478 | $2,513,589 | $1,762,935 |
| 2023 | $21,709,725 | $2,968,165 | $1,530,081 | $1,404,775 | 38 | $1,463,689 | $2,914,584 | $1,584,253 |
| 2022 | $20,251,829 | $1,609,746 | $1,973,990 | $1,853,750 | 36 | $1,917,460 | $1,533,125 | $1,894,631 |
| 2021 | $20,624,702 | $3,039,322 | $1,792,026 | $1,585,650 | 38 | — | $2,937,758 | $1,743,951 |
| 2019 | $21,058,145 | $2,033,667 | $2,000,126 | $1,794,750 | 41 | — | $1,948,030 | $1,555,539 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ballmann Family Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.9M for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated missions span different areas. The Humane Society of Missouri says its mission is the prevention of cruelty, abuse, and neglect of animals. St. Andrew’s at Home Services says it enables elders and their caregivers through choices and options to worry less. YouthBridge Community Foundation says it partners with donors to help charities in the an individual recipient region, especially those focused on children. Ranken Technical College describes its mission as preparing students for employment and advancement in technical fields.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $1,834,375. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $140,625, with a median of $37,500. The largest listed grant was $140,625 to Good Samaritan Home for general operating support. Other listed grants of $93,750 each went to Family Forward, The Salvation Army, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Ranken Technical College, Visiting Nurse Association, Humane Society of Missouri, University of Health Sciences &, Meals on Wheels of an individual recipient, Missouri Council of the Blind, YouthBridge Community Foundation, and St. Andrews at Home Services; each was for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists U.S. Bank N.A. as trustee.
The Ballmann Family Private Foundation's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2024 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$96K (2024) → $107K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: US Bank NA (2019–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $107K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Ballmann Family Private Foundation
How much does The Ballmann Family Private Foundation give each year?
The Ballmann Family Private Foundation gave $1.8M across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 37 grants.
What is The Ballmann Family Private Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ballmann Family Private Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $37,500, and its average grant was $52,411, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ballmann Family Private Foundation that year got $63K on average.
Where does The Ballmann Family Private Foundation give grants?
The Ballmann Family Private Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (8%) and Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (18 grants) and Maryland Heights, MO (2 grants).
Does The Ballmann Family Private Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 74% of The Ballmann Family Private Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (9 grants).
Who are The Ballmann Family Private Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ballmann Family Private Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Good Samaritan Home ($140,625), Family Forward ($93,750) and The Salvation Army ($93,750), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ballmann Family Private Foundation?
The Ballmann Family Private Foundation reported $23.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (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 does The Ballmann Family Private Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated missions span different areas. The Humane Society of Missouri says its mission is the prevention of cruelty, abuse, and neglect of animals. St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ballmann Family Private Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Ballmann Family Private Foundation's EIN?
The Ballmann Family Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6466750. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Ballmann Family Private 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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