The Teddy Balkind Charitable Foundation
The Teddy Balkind Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $59,500 through 10 grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Connecticut, Indiana, and Vermont.
The Teddy Balkind Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Teddy Balkind Charitable Foundation gave $60K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $59,500
- -21.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,950
- -37.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $918,217
- +8.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Teddy Balkind Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Teddy Balkind Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Lukes Foundation Inc ($25K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 18 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, 25% to recipients in Indiana, and 5% to recipients in Vermont.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Teddy Balkind Charitable Foundation gives
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 172% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2024) to $76K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Lukes Foundation Inc New Canaan, CT | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| American Camping Association Inc Martinsville, IN | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Filling in the Blanks Inc Norwalk, CT | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Stowe Mountain Bike Club Inc Stowe, VT | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Brunswick School Inc Greenwich, CT | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Southern Connecticut Storm Specialhockey Inc Trumbull, CT | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Town of Wilton Wilton, CT | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| New Canaan Mounted Troop Inc New Canaan, CT | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc Fairfield, CT | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Grace Farms New Canaan, CT | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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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 | $918,217 | $150,640 | $82,858 | $59,500 | 10 | $80,316 | $34,458 | $46,673 |
| 2023 | $850,435 | $186,188 | $95,034 | $76,000 | 8 | $89,520 | $15,536 | $40,513 |
| 2022 | $759,281 | $846,752 | $87,471 | — | — | $87,296 | $7,817 | $22,560 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Teddy Balkind Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $47K 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 grantees include organizations whose stated work spans education, youth development, food access, and children’s welfare. For example, St. Luke’s Foundation describes its mission as providing an education that inspires a love of learning, service, and leadership. The American Camping Association says it works to advance children’s welfare and education through camp and promote quality camp and youth-development programs. Filling in the Blanks says it fights childhood hunger by providing weekend meals to children in need.
Other grantees describe work in boys’ education (Brunswick School), youth leadership and equine-assisted activities for people with special needs (New Canaan Mounted Troop), and children’s relief and development (Save the Children Federation).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $59,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $2,500. Its largest grants were $25,000 to St. Luke’s Foundation and $15,000 to the American Camping Association. Other grants included $5,000 to Filling in the Blanks; $3,000 to Stowe Mountain Bike Club; $2,500 each to Brunswick School, Southern Connecticut Storm Specialhockey, and the Town of Wilton; $2,000 to New Canaan Mounted Troop; and $1,000 each to Save the Children Federation and Grace Farms. The listed grant purposes were general and unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jonathan B. Balkind as director and president; Karey J. Balkind and Sara K. Balkind Adler as vice presidents; Leslie B. Balkind as director and secretary; Rand M. Eyberg, Denis M. Manelski, and Ken Walton as vice presidents; and Peter McGeough as treasurer.
The Teddy Balkind Charitable Foundation is led by Jonathan B Balkind, Director & President on every filing since 2022; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan B Balkind
Director & President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie B Balkind
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denis M Manelski
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karey J Balkind
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Walton
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter McGeough
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rand M Eyberg
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara K Balkind Adler
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Teddy Balkind Charitable Foundation
How much does The Teddy Balkind Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Teddy Balkind Charitable Foundation gave $60K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $76K across 8 grants.
What is The Teddy Balkind Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Teddy Balkind Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,950, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Teddy Balkind Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Teddy Balkind Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Indiana (25%) and Vermont (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Canaan, CT (3 grants).
Does The Teddy Balkind Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Teddy Balkind Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Teddy Balkind Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Teddy Balkind Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Lukes Foundation Inc ($25,000), American Camping Association Inc ($15,000) and Filling in the Blanks Inc ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Teddy Balkind Charitable Foundation?
The Teddy Balkind Charitable Foundation reported $918K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $80K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Teddy Balkind Charitable Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated work spans education, youth development, food access, and children’s welfare. For example, St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Teddy Balkind Charitable Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2023 filing 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 Teddy Balkind Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Teddy Balkind Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4537086. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does The Teddy Balkind 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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