The Fred S Balsam Sr Charitable Tr
The Fred S Balsam Sr Charitable Tr is a private foundation, based in Westminster, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $301K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $5K.
The Fred S Balsam Sr Charitable Tr at a glance
In short: The Fred S Balsam Sr Charitable Tr gave $18K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,100
- +44.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,586
- +65.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $550
- Total assets
- $301,326
- +0.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (49% 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 Fred S Balsam Sr Charitable Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wakefield Valley Bible Church ($8K). Together the top 7 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Fred S Balsam Sr Charitable Tr gives
- Giving grew 101% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2022) to $18K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Valley Bible Church New Windsor, MD | Charitable | $8,050 |
| International Partnership Ministries Hanover, PA | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Brookeville, MD | Charitable | $550 |
| Urban Promise Pennsauken, NJ | Charitable | $550 |
| Ethnos 360 Sanford, FL | Charitable | $550 |
| Salvation Army Washington, DC | Charitable | $200 |
| Alpha Pregnancy Center Reisterstown, MD | Charitable | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $301,326 | $11,272 | $18,520 | $18,100 | 7 | $5,295 | — |
| 2024 | $300,161 | $5,945 | $12,920 | $12,500 | 8 | $4,893 | — |
| 2023 | $274,664 | $5,861 | $10,936 | $10,450 | 9 | $3,925 | — |
| 2022 | $256,068 | $5,489 | $9,439 | $9,000 | 13 | $4,009 | — |
| 2020 | $284,138 | $8,731 | $12,099 | $11,300 | 9 | $4,480 | $12,194 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Fred S Balsam Sr Charitable Tr is led by Fred S. Balsam Jr., Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fred S. Balsam Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Fred S Balsam Sr Charitable Tr
How much does The Fred S Balsam Sr Charitable Tr give each year?
The Fred S Balsam Sr Charitable Tr gave $18K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 8 grants.
What is The Fred S Balsam Sr Charitable Tr's typical grant size?
The Fred S Balsam Sr Charitable Tr's median grant in 2025 was $550, and its average grant was $2,586, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Fred S Balsam Sr Charitable Tr give grants?
The Fred S Balsam Sr Charitable Tr's top state is Maryland, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (44%).
Does The Fred S Balsam Sr Charitable Tr give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Fred S Balsam Sr Charitable Tr's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (7 grants).
Who are The Fred S Balsam Sr Charitable Tr's largest grantees?
The Fred S Balsam Sr Charitable Tr's largest 2025 grantees include Wakefield Valley Bible Church ($8,050), International Partnership Ministries ($8,000) and Fellowship of Christian Athletes ($550), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Fred S Balsam Sr Charitable Tr?
The Fred S Balsam Sr Charitable Tr reported $301K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $11K.
What is The Fred S Balsam Sr Charitable Tr's EIN?
The Fred S Balsam Sr Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1602528. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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