TS & Juanita Ballance Foundation
The TS & Juanita Ballance Foundation is a private foundation based in Decatur, Illinois. Its 2025 grants supported charitable and educational organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Illinois.
TS & Juanita Ballance Foundation at a glance
In short: TS & Juanita Ballance Foundation gave $638K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Illinois. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $638,064
- +10.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +23.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,541
- -10.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $9,400,202
- +0.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (7 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (93% 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 TS & Juanita Ballance Foundation
- 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: 132 S Water St 300, Decatur, IL 62523
Phone: (217) 423-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who TS & Juanita Ballance Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Salvation Army ($70K). Together the top 10 received $456K.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 112 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Illinois recipients received 93% of grant dollars; recipients in Kentucky received 3%, and those in Ohio received 2%. The filing also reports 0% shares for Colorado and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is TS & Juanita Ballance Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 26 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% 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 $546K (2019) to $660K (2022). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $638K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Decatur, IL | Charitable | $70,000 |
| God's Shelter of Love Decatur, IL | Charitable | $65,413 |
| Millikin University Decatur, IL | Educational | $60,000 |
| Richland Community College Foundation Decatur, IL | Educational | $56,151 |
| Deatur Public Schools Foundation Decatur, IL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Webster Cantrell Hall Decatur, IL | Charitable | $49,500 |
| Old Kings Orchard Community Center Decatur, IL | Charitable | $40,000 |
| McKendree University Lebanon, IL | Educational | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities Decatur, IL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Good Samaritan Inn Decatur, IL | Charitable | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,400,202 | $624,532 | $783,369 | $638,064 | 26 | $638,064 | $558,310 | $702,653 |
| 2024 | $9,376,199 | $517,573 | $722,835 | $578,641 | 21 | $578,641 | $399,239 | $637,814 |
| 2023 | $9,594,130 | $579,553 | $740,822 | $607,700 | 21 | $607,700 | $468,406 | $579,107 |
| 2022 | $9,832,835 | $282,050 | $870,165 | $659,830 | 23 | $659,830 | $174,182 | $607,527 |
| 2021 | $10,382,684 | $1,656,187 | $759,179 | $566,850 | 21 | $566,850 | $1,538,623 | $659,547 |
| 2020 | $9,543,920 | $392,017 | $695,126 | $561,781 | 16 | — | $317,372 | $567,401 |
| 2019 | $9,668,296 | $379,136 | $719,822 | $546,499 | 16 | — | $276,400 | $555,439 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, TS & Juanita Ballance Foundation reported a distributable amount of $703K 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 support for educational institutions and organizations providing charitable services. For example, God’s Shelter of Love says its mission is to provide food, clothing, and emergency shelter for homeless families and individuals. Millikin University describes its mission as preparing students for professional success, democratic citizenship, and a meaningful personal life. Old King’s Orchard Community Center says it provides a safe environment for children and seniors.
Other 2025 recipients describe work in nourishment, gardening, and education (Good Samaritan Inn); educational experiences and preparation for leadership (McKendree University); research on Rett syndrome and support for families (International Rett Syndrome Foundation); and habilitative and rehabilitative programs and support services for people with disabilities or mental illness (Macon Resources).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $638,064. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $70,000, with a median grant of $15,000. Among the largest grants were $70,000 to the Salvation Army in Decatur, $65,413 to God’s Shelter of Love, $60,000 to Millikin University, $56,151 to Richland Community College Foundation, and $50,000 to Decatur Public Schools Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michelle O’Bryan, Charlotte A. Ballance, Bolen Robinson Ellis LLP, Katherine Haussermann, and Victoria Ochoa as directors.
TS & Juanita Ballance Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; 4 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bolen Robinson Ellis LLP
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$18K (2019) → $18K (2025)
Charlotte A. Ballance
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$18K (2019) → $23K (2025)
Katherine Haussermann
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$6K (2019) → $8K (2025)
Victoria Ochoa
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$6K (2019) → $8K (2025)
Michelle O'Bryan
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lori A. Massutti (2019–2023) — Director
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 $23K, to Charlotte a Ballance (Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about TS & Juanita Ballance Foundation
How much does TS & Juanita Ballance Foundation give each year?
TS & Juanita Ballance Foundation gave $638K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $579K across 21 grants.
What is TS & Juanita Ballance Foundation's typical grant size?
TS & Juanita Ballance Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $24,541, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from TS & Juanita Ballance Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does TS & Juanita Ballance Foundation give grants?
TS & Juanita Ballance Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Decatur, IL (16 grants).
Does TS & Juanita Ballance Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on TS & Juanita Ballance Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (23 grants) and "Educational" (3 grants).
Who are TS & Juanita Ballance Foundation's largest grantees?
TS & Juanita Ballance Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Salvation Army ($70,000), God's Shelter of Love ($65,413) and Millikin University ($60,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is TS & Juanita Ballance Foundation?
TS & Juanita Ballance Foundation reported $9.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $638K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $703K (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 TS & Juanita Ballance Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for educational institutions and organizations providing charitable services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from TS & Juanita Ballance Foundation?
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 TS & Juanita Ballance Foundation's EIN?
TS & Juanita Ballance Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4741427. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does TS & Juanita Ballance 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 31, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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