Make a Difference Financial Grant Awards
Funding Amount
Varies by year; 2025: $1.47 million across 64 grants
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Make a Difference Financial Grant Awards
Organization: BallenIsles Charities Foundation Inc.
Mission: "Helping to Make a Difference" in the community through financial and in-kind support
Geographic Scope: Palm Beach County, Florida - primarily Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, and Jupiter areas
- Civic and cultural programs
- Educational programs
- Community and social services
- Health and human services
- Environmental support
Focus Areas (Four Core Areas)
- Founded: 2011
- Type: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
- Location: BallenIsles Country Club, 100 BallenIsles Circle, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
- Community: Residents and members of BallenIsles residential community
About the Funder
- 2012: $130,000 (15 organizations, 100% funding of requested amounts)
- 2013: $160,700 (19 organizations)
- 2014: $285,000 (32 organizations)
- 2015: $290,000 (30 organizations)
- 2025: $1.47 million (60 grants in core areas + 4 one-time impact grants)
Funding History
- Equipment purchases (medical equipment, technology, vehicles, etc.)
- Program funding and operational support
- Educational materials and resources
- Facility improvements
- Student scholarships and internships
- Training and professional development programs
Types of Support Provided
Sample Grant Recipients
Allamanda Elementary School, Alzheimer's Community Care, Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches, Be A Star Foundation, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, Caridad Center, Clinics Can Help, Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School, Feeding South Florida, First Tee of the Palm Beaches, Grandma's Place, Gratitude House, Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, Hospice of Palm Beach County, Kids & Police Tennis Association, Loggerhead Marine Life Center, National Alliance on Mental Illness of Palm Beach County, Palm Beach County Food Bank, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Foundation, Palm Beach Gardens City Hall, Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School, Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue Department, Palm Beach Gardens High School, Palm Beach State College, Renaissance Learning Academy, Renaissance Learning Center, Scripps Florida, Suncoast High School, Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches, The Arc of Palm Beach County, Urban Youth Impact, West Palm Beach Library Foundation, West Palm Beach Waterfront Warriors, Wilkes Honors College of FAU- Phone: 561.625.5701
- Fax: 561.626.3941
- Email: info@ballenislescharitiesfoundation.org
- Website: ballenislescharitiesfoundation.org
Contact Information
How to Apply
Application Process
The website content provided does not include specific application instructions, deadlines, required materials, or a formal application portal.
Recommended Next Steps:
1. Contact the foundation directly for application procedures
2. Phone: 561.625.5701
3. Email: info@ballenislescharitiesfoundation.org
4. Visit: ballenislescharitiesfoundation.org
5. Check the website's "Grants" section for current year application guidelines
Note: Historical grant announcements indicate awards were presented at charity receptions, suggesting applications may be solicited directly from organizations within their service area rather than through an open public application process.
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