Private foundation · EIN 58-6381081 · Henderson, Nevada · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Balloun Family 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: 65 grants paid, $620K total, median $5,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
65
$620K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NV
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$15M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 65 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Louise Wells Cameron Art MuseumWilmington, NCGeneral operating$100K
Cape Fear AcademyWilmington, NCGeneral operating$50K
Westminster SchoolsAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$25K
Skidmore CollegeSaratoga Springs, NYGeneral operating$20K
Tryall FundBaltimore, MDGeneral operating$20K
Park PrideAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$20K
Harvard College FundCambridge, MAGeneral operating$10K
Shepherd Center FoundationAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$10K
NourishncWilmington, NCGeneral operating$10K
University of Notre DameNotre Dame, INGeneral operating$10K
Agape Community CenterSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating$10K
Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern NcWilmington, NCGeneral operating$10K
Cucalorus Film FoundationWilmington, NCGeneral operating$10K
Clemson University FoundationClemson, SCGeneral operating$10K
Families FIRSTAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$10K
Trinity School of AtlantaAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$10K
The Atlanta Botanical GardenAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$10K
Atlanta Community Food BankAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$10K
Piedmont Park ConservancyAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$10K
Trees AtlantaAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$10K
Path FoundationAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$10K
Propel AtlAltanta, GAGeneral operating$10K
Children's Healthcare of AtlantaBrookhaven, GAGeneral operating$10K
Lake Burton Civic Association FoundationClayton, GAGeneral operating$10K
Eden Village of WilmingtonWilmington, NCGeneral operating$10K
Alliance for Cape Fear TreesWilmington, NCGeneral operating$10K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern MassBoston, MAGeneral operating$5,000
Covenant House GeorgiaAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$5,000
Sheltering ArmsNew York, NYGeneral operating$5,000
Wrightsville Beach FoundationWrightsville Beach, NCGeneral operating$5,000
Communities in Schools of Cape FearWilmington, NCGeneral operating$5,000
Salvation Army of Cape FearWilmington, NCGeneral operating$5,000
Kids Making ItWilmington, NCGeneral operating$5,000
Parks Conservancy of New Hanover CountyWilmington, NCGeneral operating$5,000
Harbor Island Garden ClubWrightsville Beach, NCGeneral operating$5,000
Coastal Horizons CenterWimington, NCGeneral operating$5,000
Food Bank of Central & Eastern NcRaleigh, NCGeneral operating$5,000
Friends of the New Hanover Country ArborWilmington, NCGeneral operating$5,000
Cape Fear Habitat for HumanityWilmington, NCGeneral operating$5,000
Good Shepherd CenterWilmington, NCGeneral operating$5,000
Dreams of WilmingtonWilmington, NCGeneral operating$5,000
Carousel Child Advocacy CenterWilmington, NCGeneral operating$5,000
Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover CountyWilmington, NCGeneral operating$5,000
Boys & Girls Club of Metro AtlantaAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$5,000
Atlanta Humane SocietyAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$5,000
Chris 180Atlanta, GAGeneral operating$5,000
Skyland TrailBrookhaven, GAGeneral operating$5,000
North Carolina Coastal FederationNewport, NCGeneral operating$5,000
Atlanta Habitat for HumanityAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$5,000
Cape Fear Literacy CouncilWilmington, NCGeneral operating$5,000
Atlanta Children's ShelterAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$5,000
Marcus Autism CenterBrookhaven, GAGeneral operating$5,000
The Study HallAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$5,000
Must MinistriesMarietta, GAGeneral operating$5,000
Cape Fear River WatchWilmington, NCGeneral operating$5,000
Georgia Institute of TechnologyAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$5,000
Have FoundationAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$5,000
Foster PantryWilmington, NCGeneral operating$5,000
Glow WilmingtonWilmington, NCGeneral operating$5,000
Backpack Buddies of Metro AtlantaDunwoody, GAGeneral operating$5,000

By state: North Carolina 27 · Georgia 27 · New York 2 · Maryland 1 · Massachusetts 2 · California 2

About this foundation

The Balloun Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Henderson, Nevada, administered in care of Wachovia Bank Na, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Balloun Family 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 The Balloun Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $620K across 65 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does The Balloun Family Foundation give?

North Carolina (27 grants), Georgia (27 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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