TS & Juanita Ballance Foundation
Preselected recipients only
TS & Juanita Ballance Foundation is a private foundation in Decatur, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $638,064 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $70,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$638,064
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$14.8 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $578,641 the year before.
39% of its 2025 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 | $607,700 | 21 | $12.4 million |
| 2024 | $578,641 | 21 | $13.2 million |
| 2025 | $638,064 | 26 | $14.8 million |
How to apply
TS & Juanita Ballance 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.
What TS & Juanita Ballance Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 21 | $596,564 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $22,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $15,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | Charitable | $70,000 |
| God's Shelter of Love | Charitable | $65,413 |
| Millikin University | Educational | $60,000 |
| Richland Community College Foundation | Educational | $56,151 |
| Deatur Public Schools Foundation | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Webster Cantrell Hall | Charitable | $49,500 |
| Old Kings Orchard Community Center | Charitable | $40,000 |
| McKendree University | Educational | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Good Samaritan Inn | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Murray State University | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Water Street Mission | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Encore Developmental Services | Charitable | $15,000 |
| International Rett Syndrome Foundation | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Macon Resources Inc | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Decatur | Charitable | $14,500 |
| Northeast Community Fund | Charitable | $14,500 |
| Heartland Casa | Charitable | $14,500 |
| Kemmerer Village | Charitable | $14,500 |
| Illinois Prairie Community Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| United Way of Decatur & Mid-Illinois | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Decatur House of Prayer | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Patoka Public Library | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Street Dog Coalition | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Friends of Rush Creek Cemetery Inc | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Rush Creek Cemetery Perpetual Care Association | Charitable | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michelle O'Bryan
- Charlotte A Ballance
- Bolen Robinson Ellis LLP
- Katherine Haussermann
- Victoria Ochoa
Questions people ask
Does TS & Juanita Ballance Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does TS & Juanita Ballance Foundation give?
$638,064 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs TS & Juanita Ballance Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michelle O'Bryan (Director), Charlotte A Ballance (Director), Bolen Robinson Ellis LLP (Director) and Katherine Haussermann (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does TS & Juanita Ballance Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and community development.