Lily Pad Fund for Nature
Preselected recipients only
Lily Pad Fund for Nature is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $61,870 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $5,218 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$61,870
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$5,218
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $35,800 the year before.
60% of its 2024 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 | $35,800 | 2 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $61,870 | 6 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Lily Pad Fund for Nature says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Lily Pad Fund for Nature funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $40,000 |
| California | 2 | $10,870 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network Inc | Andean Cat partner fund | $5,435 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network Inc | Cheetah live guard dog -Botswana | $5,435 |
| Sky Island Alliance | Funding for Path of Panther fencing | $5,000 |
| The Stewardship Network | funds to establish a tool lending program for TSN Clusters which includes purchase of tools, setting up tracking and distribution of the tools, and administration costs | $5,000 |
| Prairie Enthusiasts Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eva Ballering
- Jennell Ballering
- Mark Ballering
Questions people ask
Does Lily Pad Fund for Nature accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lily Pad Fund for Nature give?
$61,870 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $5,218.
Who runs Lily Pad Fund for Nature?
Its 2024 filing lists Eva Ballering (Treas), Jennell Ballering (Dir, Sec) and Mark Ballering (Dir, Pres).
What does Lily Pad Fund for Nature fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.