David and Elita Balfour Foundation
Accepts applications
David and Elita Balfour Foundation is a private foundation in San Marino, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,975 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $2,725. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$15,975
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$2,725
- Assets$426,772
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $11,125 the year before.
44% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $18,995 | 24 | $330,809 |
| 2024 | $11,125 | 31 | $445,067 |
| 2025 | $15,975 | 29 | $426,772 |
How to apply
| Contact | David Balfour 2450 Mission Street Ste 3, San Marino, CA 91108 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (626) 403-4200, dbalfour1@gmail.com |
| What to submit | There are no formal application forms. |
| Deadlines | There are no deadlines for submission. |
| Restrictions | There are no restrictions or limitations on awards. |
What David and Elita Balfour Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 26 | $15,075 |
| Colorado | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $300 |
| Ohio | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer Support Community Pasadena | General | $2,725 |
| The Foundation at Hearst Castle | General | $2,500 |
| Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation | General | $2,000 |
| Pasadena Garden Club | General | $1,380 |
| Holy Family Church | Church | $1,200 |
| Pasadena Guild of Children Hospital | General | $1,100 |
| Individual | General | $500 |
| The Foundation ATHEA | General | $500 |
| Arlington Garden in Pasadena | General | $300 |
| Christ Child Society of Pasadena | General | $300 |
| The Huntington Library and Gardens | General | $300 |
| Carmelite Sister of the Most Sacred | General | $300 |
| Order of the Holy Sepulchre | General | $300 |
| Loyola High School | General | $250 |
| Individual | General | $250 |
| Individual | General | $250 |
| Mayfield Senior School | General | $250 |
| Individual | General | $250 |
| Jake Stromsborg '23 Memorial Schola | General | $250 |
| Pasadena Community Foundation | General | $200 |
| Harvard Westlake School | General | $150 |
| Hillsides | General | $135 |
| The Kathi Koll Foundation | General | $100 |
| Tournament of Roses Foundation | General | $100 |
| USC Marshall School of Business | General | $100 |
| Beta Theta Pi Foundation | General | $100 |
| El Pinal PARLOR163 | General | $75 |
| Individual | General | $60 |
| Individual | General | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- David Balfour
- Elita Balfour
Questions people ask
Does David and Elita Balfour Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no deadlines for submission..
How much does David and Elita Balfour Foundation give?
$15,975 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs David and Elita Balfour Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Balfour (President) and Elita Balfour (Secretary).
What does David and Elita Balfour Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, environment and conservation and youth programs.