Private foundation · EIN 11-3687644 · San Carlos, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Abe and Edith Ballonoff Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $118K total, median $14K. 83% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$118K
Median grant
$14K
Stays in CA
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Oakland Hebrew Day SchoolOakland, CAGeneral fund for enrichment and after school club$45K
Wornick Jewish Day SchoolFoster City, CAGeneral fund for educational programs$25K
UC Berkeley Hillel CouncilBerkeley, CATo provide funds for memorial rabbinic chair$18K
HiasSilver Spring, MDGeneral fund to help refugees$10K
MazonLos Angeles, CAGeneral fund to help end hunger$10K
Jchs One FundSan Francisco, CAGeneral fund for educational programs$10K

By state: California 5 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Abe and Edith Ballonoff Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Carlos, California, administered in care of Edith Ballonoff, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Abe and Edith Ballonoff Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Abe and Edith Ballonoff Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $118K across 6 grants, a median of $14K.

Where does Abe and Edith Ballonoff Foundation give?

California (5 grants), Maryland (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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