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This organization closed in 2018. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Ballard Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $3 million in grants paid in 2018 to 18 grantees, it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$3M
2018
Grantees funded
18
Multi-year grantees
67%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$6.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
E
Edwin Lee Ballard
Board Member
D
Duval Meade McDaniels
Board Member
R
Rachel Maria Ballard
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Ballard Foundation?
No. The Ballard Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Ballard Foundation give?
The Ballard Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Massachusetts, and Georgia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are The Ballard Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Ballard Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,075. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Ballard Foundation make each year?
In 2018, The Ballard Foundation awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Ballard Foundation fund recently?
In 2018, The Ballard Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include CINCO CHARITIES INC, CHRIST CLINIC, and Houston's Amazing Place Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Ballard Foundation?
The Ballard Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.