Private foundation · EIN 43-6466750 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Ballmann Family Private 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 35 grants paid, $1.8M total, median $38K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
35
$1.8M
Median grant
$38K
Stays in WI
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$23M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 26 of 35 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Good Samaritan HomeLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating$141K
Family ForwardSt Louis, MOGeneral operating$94K
The Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VAGeneral operating$94K
Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$94K
Ranken Technical CollegeSt Louis, MOGeneral operating$94K
Visiting Nurse AssociationMaryland Heights, MOGeneral operating$94K
Humane Society of MissouriSt Louis, MOGeneral operating$94K
University of Health Sciences & PharmacySt Louis, MOGeneral operating$94K
Meals on Wheels of Greater St LouisSt Louis, MOGeneral operating$94K
Missouri Council of the BlindSt Louis, MOGeneral operating$94K
Youthbridge Community FoundationSt Louis, MOGeneral operating$94K
St Andrews at Home ServicesSt Louis, MOGeneral operating$94K
Barnes Jewish Hospital FoundationSt Louis, MOGeneral operating$56K
Saint Louis UniversitySt Louis, MOGeneral operating$56K
Ranken Jordan Home for ChildrenMaryland Heights, MOGeneral operating$38K
Miriam FoundationSt Louis, MOGeneral operating$38K
Deaconess FoundationCincinnati, OHGeneral operating$38K
St Louis AltenheimSt Louis, MOGeneral operating$38K
Peregrine Society Inc of St LouisSt Louis, MOGeneral operating$38K
Independence CenterSt Louis, MOGeneral operating$38K
Good Shepherd Children & Family SvcsSt Louis, MOGeneral operating$38K
Unity School of ChristianityUnity Village, MOGeneral operating$38K
Kvc Behaviorial Healthcare Mo IncOlathe, KSGeneral operating$38K
Epworth Childrens HomeColumbia, SCGeneral operating$38K
Berea CollegeBerea, KYGeneral operating$38K
Annie Malone Children's HomeSt Louis, MOGeneral operating$38K

By state: Missouri 21 · California 1 · Virginia 2 · Georgia 1 · Ohio 2 · Kansas 1

About this foundation

The Ballmann Family Private Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of Mercantile Bank of St Louis N a, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 The Ballmann Family Private Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 The Ballmann Family Private Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.8M across 35 grants, a median of $38K.

Where does The Ballmann Family Private Foundation give?

Missouri (21 grants), California (1 grants), Virginia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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