The Teddy Balkind Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Teddy Balkind Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $59,500 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $25,000. 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$59,500
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was down from $76,000 the year before.
30% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $76,000 | 8 | $879,491 |
| 2024 | $59,500 | 10 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
The Teddy Balkind Charitable Foundation 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 8 | $41,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $15,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Lukes Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| American Camping Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Filling in the Blanks Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Stowe Mountain Bike Club Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Brunswick School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Southern Connecticut Storm Specialhockey Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Town of Wilton | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| New Canaan Mounted Troop Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Grace Farms | General & unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan B Balkind
- Karey J Balkind
- Leslie B Balkind
- Sara K Balkind Adler
- Rand M Eyberg
- Denis M Manelski
- Peter McGeough
- Ken Walton
Questions people ask
Does The Teddy Balkind Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Teddy Balkind Charitable Foundation give?
$59,500 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Teddy Balkind Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jonathan B Balkind (Dir, Pres), Karey J Balkind (VP), Leslie B Balkind (Dir, Sec) and Sara K Balkind Adler (VP) among 8 officers and trustees.