Balmes Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Balmes Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $178,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,500. 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$178,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,500
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2025 was up from $170,000 the year before.
65% 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 | $113,000 | 9 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $170,000 | 15 | $4.0 million |
| 2025 | $178,000 | 17 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
Balmes 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 Balmes Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $115,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,500 |
| Utah | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Healing Strides of Va | General operating | $20,500 |
| Shelter to Soldier Inc | General operating | $20,000 |
| National Ability Center | General operating | $20,000 |
| Challenged Athletes Inc | General operating | $15,000 |
| California Aquatic Therapy | General operating | $10,000 |
| Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Workshops for Warriors Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Patient Airlift Services | General operating | $10,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of San Diego Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| California Careforce | General operating | $10,000 |
| San Diego County Dental Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| Children's Burn Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| Support the Enlisted Project Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Sec Harvest Food Bank of Orange County I | General operating | $5,000 |
| Urban Corps of San Diego | General operating | $5,000 |
| ZERO8HUNDRED Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Fremont Area Veterans Coaliton | General operating | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Balmes Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Balmes Foundation give?
$178,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Balmes Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Balmes Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.