Balmes Family Trust Grant

Balmes Family Trust Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Balmes Foundation
Last Updated: July 08, 2025

Summary

The Balmes Family Trust Grant, established by Robert L. and Margaret K. Balmes, aims to support organizations that assist military personnel who have lost limbs and those enhancing life in Southern California. Founded in 2004, the trust embodies Mr. Balmes's legacy as a pioneer in Homeowner Association Management. It prioritizes funding for 501(c)(3) organizations in California, ensuring a positive impact on the community and honoring the sacrifices of veterans.

Overview

About the Foundation The Robert L. and Margaret K. Balmes Family Trust was established under the Trust Agreement dated July 22, 2004. Mr. Balmes was born May 1, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois. He actively served in the Navy reserves during the Korean war. Mr. Balmes was one of the pioneers in the business of Homeowner Association Management and created a successful company with this fledgling idea, employing many people over a 45 year period. Mr. Balmes passed away on November 4, 2015. He was a resident of Anaheim Hills, California. Mission To primarily support organizations that repair or care for those who have lost limbs in military duty for the United States, and secondarily to support organizations that actively improve Southern California. Program areas HealthHuman Services

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. There are no geographic limitations; however, for organizations applying for a grant for the purpose of actively improving the betterment of society in the Southern California region, the trust has a practice of primarily supporting 501(c)(3) organizations located in California.