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G Carl Ball Family Foundation is a private corporation based in WEST CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is G Carl Ball. It holds total assets of $31.9M. Annual income is reported at $9.4M. Total assets have decreased from $46.1M in 2011 to $31.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, G Carl Ball Family Foundation has made 181 grants totaling $16.1M, with a median grant of $15K. The foundation has distributed between $3.4M and $8.7M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $8.7M distributed across 98 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $600 to $2M, with an average award of $89K. The foundation has supported 53 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Arizona, Missouri, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$89K
Largest Grant
$1.3M
Based on 44 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
G Carl Ball Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 181 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, AZ, MO.
G Carl Ball Family Foundation has distributed a total of $16.1M across 181 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $89K. Individual grants have ranged from $600 to $2M.
G Carl Ball Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
G Carl Ball Family Foundation is headquartered in WEST CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susannah P Ball | VP/TREAS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Anna C Ball | PRES/SECR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jane Mann | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$31.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$31.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
181
Total Giving
$16.1M
Average Grant
$89K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
53
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmySUPPORT OPERATIONS | Glendale Heights, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| First Congregational ChurchSUPPORT OPERATIONS | Glen Ellyn, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Br Ryall YmcaSUPPORT OPERATIONS | Glen Ellyn, IL | $2M | 2023 |
| Orme SchoolSUPPORT OPERATIONS | Mayer, AZ | $200K | 2023 |
| Seed Your FutureSUPPORT OPERATIONS | Martinsville, IN | $150K | 2023 |
| Morton ArboretumSUPPORT OPERATIONS | Lisle, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Limestone UniversitySUPPORT OPERATIONS | Gaffney, SC | $100K | 2023 |
| Dupage Community FoundationSUPPORT OPERATIONS | Downers Grove, IL | $75K | 2023 |
| Farnsworth HouseSUPPORT OPERATIONS | Plano, IL | $60K | 2023 |
| The Conservation FoundationSUPPORT OPERATIONS | Naperville, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Ge Historical SocietySUPPORT OPERATIONS | Glen Ellyn, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| College Of Dupage FoundationSUPPORT OPERATIONS | Glen Ellyn, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Glen Ellyn Fourth Of JulySUPPORT OPERATIONS | Glen Ellyn, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Morton Arboretum GalaSUPPORT OPERATIONS | Lisle, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Mayo ClinicSUPPORT OPERATIONS | Rochester, MN | $25K | 2023 |
| Thresholds IncSUPPORT OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Oaks Recovery CenterSUPPORT OPERATIONS | Greenwood, SC | $25K | 2023 |
| Fox Valley Music FoundationSUPPORT OPERATIONS | West Dundee, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| American Horticultural SocietySUPPORT OPERATIONS | Alexandria, VA | $20K | 2023 |
| Kids GardeningSUPPORT OPERATIONS | Burlington, VT | $20K | 2023 |
| Educare Of West DupageSUPPORT OPERATIONS | West Chicago, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| American Horticultural Society GalaSUPPORT OPERATIONS | Alexandria, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Wc ParksSUPPORT OPERATIONS | West Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Forest Preserve District Of Dupage CountySUPPORT OPERATIONS | Wheaton, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Glen Ellyn Public LibrarySUPPORT OPERATIONS | Glen Ellyn, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| OpenlandsSUPPORT OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Ge ParksSUPPORT OPERATIONS | Glen Ellyn, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| FabrettoSUPPORT OPERATIONS | Evanston, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Dupage Senior Citizen'S FundSUPPORT OPERATIONS | Lombard, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Ukulele FestivalSUPPORT OPERATIONS | Aurora, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Ramsdell TheaterSUPPORT OPERATIONS | Manistee, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Ge Fire DepartmentSUPPORT OPERATIONS | Glen Ellyn, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Glen Ellyn Youth And Family CounselingSUPPORT OPERATIONS | Glen Ellyn, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| World Relief DupageSUPPORT OPERATIONS | Wheaton, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Crisis Text LineSUPPORT OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Glen Ellyn Children'S Resource CenterSUPPORT OPERATIONS | Glen Ellyn, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Bridge CommunitiesSUPPORT OPERATIONS | Glen Ellyn, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Tour Of Glen EllynSUPPORT OPERATIONS | Glen Ellyn, IL | $600 | 2023 |