Tom and Hetty Ball Private
Tom and Hetty Ball Private is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. It made 12 grants totaling $117,320 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations including a children’s hospital, aviation and flight education organizations, and groups assisting children and families.
Tom and Hetty Ball Private at a glance
In short: Tom and Hetty Ball Private gave $117K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state Texas. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $117,320
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,777
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $645,120
- -14.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (47% 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 Tom and Hetty Ball Private
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6017 Memorial Dr 502, Houston, TX 77007
Phone: (713) 304-1557
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tom and Hetty Ball Private funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Texas Children's Hospital ($36K). Together the top 10 received $116K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 43 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (47%), Florida (21%), Wisconsin (18%), Colorado (9%), and California (4%). These shares describe the locations of that year’s recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Tom and Hetty Ball Private open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 224% 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 $56K (2020) to $117K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $117K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX | Charitable | $35,500 |
| The Jimmy Graham Foundation Inc Miami, FL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| EAA Oshkosh, WI | Charitable | $21,200 |
| Texas Children's Cancer Hematology Houston, TX | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Bernick Charitable Foundation Houston, TX | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Bob Hoover Academy Salinas, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Camp Wapiyapi Denver, CO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Spo Steamboat Springs, CO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Bear Be a Resource Houston, TX | Charitable | $1,620 |
| Childrens Transplant Initiative Houston, TX | Charitable | $1,500 |
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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 | $645,120 | $40,901 | $154,170 | $117,320 | 12 | $117,320 | $26,150 | $52,387 |
| 2023 | $758,389 | $53,394 | $127,665 | $91,200 | 12 | $91,200 | $42,929 | $50,844 |
| 2022 | $832,660 | $115,615 | $148,183 | $101,300 | 6 | $101,300 | $103,397 | $57,086 |
| 2021 | $865,229 | $144,388 | $142,737 | $102,350 | 7 | $102,350 | $131,310 | $62,422 |
| 2020 | $863,578 | $149,581 | $92,957 | $56,000 | 6 | — | $138,546 | $52,759 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tom and Hetty Ball Private reported a distributable amount of $52K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose missions include children’s health care, aviation and flight education, support for children and families before and after organ transplants, and wildlife conservation. For example, Texas Children’s Hospital describes its mission as creating a healthier future for children and women through patient care, education, and research. The Bob Hoover Academy says it provides youth with aviation-focused educational programs and activities, while Houston Zoo describes its mission as connecting communities with animals to inspire action to save wildlife.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $117,320. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $35,500, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest 2024 grants included $35,500 to Texas Children’s Hospital, $25,000 to The Jimmy Graham Foundation, $21,200 to EAA, and $9,000 to Texas Children’s Cancer Hematology. Other grants included $7,000 to Bernick Charitable Foundation, $5,000 each to Bob Hoover Academy, Camp Wapiyapi, and Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports, and $1,500 to Childrens Transplant Initiative.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas A Ball as President; Helen G Ball as Secretary; and David S Stevens, Kimberly D Stevens, and Catherine A Ball as Vice Presidents.
Tom and Hetty Ball Private is led by Thomas A. Ball, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas A. Ball
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine A. Ball
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David S. Stevens
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Helen G. Ball
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly D. Stevens
Vice President
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 Tom and Hetty Ball Private
How much does Tom and Hetty Ball Private give each year?
Tom and Hetty Ball Private gave $117K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $91K across 12 grants.
What is Tom and Hetty Ball Private's typical grant size?
Tom and Hetty Ball Private's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,777, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tom and Hetty Ball Private that year got $12K on average.
Where does Tom and Hetty Ball Private give grants?
Tom and Hetty Ball Private's top state is Texas, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (21%) and Wisconsin (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (6 grants).
Does Tom and Hetty Ball Private give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Tom and Hetty Ball Private's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (12 grants).
Who are Tom and Hetty Ball Private's largest grantees?
Tom and Hetty Ball Private's largest 2024 grantees include Texas Children's Hospital ($35,500), The Jimmy Graham Foundation Inc ($25,000) and EAA ($21,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tom and Hetty Ball Private?
Tom and Hetty Ball Private reported $645K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $117K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tom and Hetty Ball Private fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose missions include children’s health care, aviation and flight education, support for children and families before and after organ transplants, and wildlife conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tom and Hetty Ball Private?
The foundation 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 Tom and Hetty Ball Private's EIN?
Tom and Hetty Ball Private's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4368027. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Tom and Hetty Ball Private 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). Tom and Hetty Ball Private funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tom-and-hetty-ball-private-morg_f528c23e74804ae09252cced450554ec
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