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LETTER Contact: Shirley Balk, 1230 Monroe Ave Nw, Grand Rapids, Mi, 6164581414 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Corewell - Helen Devos Chidlren's Hospital FoundationGrand Rapids, MI | General support | $60K |
| Hospice of MichiganAda, MI | General support | $33K |
| Van Andel InstituteGrand Rapids, MI | General support | $14K |
| Grand Rapids Christian SchoolGrand Rapids, MI | General support | $10K |
| CASA of Kent County IncGrand Rapids, MI | General support | $10K |
| Rockford High SchoolRockford, MI | General support | $4,000 |
| YounglifeGrand Rapids, MI | General support | $3,500 |
| San Juan Diego AcademyWyoming, MI | General support | $3,000 |
| Gilda's ClubGrand Rapids, MI | General support | $2,500 |
| University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA | General support | $2,500 |
| Kiwanis of MichiganMason, MI | General support | $2,000 |
| FIRST Reformed ChurchGrandville, MI | General support | $1,000 |
| Frederik Meijer GardensGrand Rapids, MI | General support | $500 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyNew York, NY | General support | $500 |
| Red Glasses MovementGrandville, MI | General support | $500 |
By state: Michigan 13 · Pennsylvania 1 · New York 1
About this foundation
James and Shirley Balk Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, tax-exempt since 1984. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does James and Shirley Balk Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. LETTER Deadlines: NONE.
How much does James and Shirley Balk Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $147K across 15 grants, a median of $3,000.
Where does James and Shirley Balk Foundation give?
Michigan (13 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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