The Lamelo Ball Foundation
The Lamelo Ball Foundation is a private foundation, based in Troy, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K.
The Lamelo Ball Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lamelo Ball Foundation gave $6K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,700
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,700
- Median grant
- $5,700
- Total assets
- $16,718
- +252.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% 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 Lamelo Ball Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hearts United for Good Inc ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hearts United for Good Inc Charlotte, NC | Assisting Underserved Communities | $5,700 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,718 | $20,003 | $8,035 | $5,700 | 1 | $5,700 | — |
| 2023 | $4,750 | — | $250 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $5,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $246 |
| 2021 | $5,000 | $5,000 | — | — | — | — | $246 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lamelo Ball Foundation's only listed officer is Lamelo Ball, Founder on every filing since 2021 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lamelo Ball
Founder
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Lamelo Ball Foundation
How much does The Lamelo Ball Foundation give each year?
The Lamelo Ball Foundation gave $6K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Lamelo Ball Foundation?
The Lamelo Ball Foundation reported $17K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $20K.
Where does The Lamelo Ball Foundation operate?
The Lamelo Ball Foundation has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is The Lamelo Ball Foundation's EIN?
The Lamelo Ball Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1211481. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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