Directed Balloun Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Directed Balloun Family Foundation is a private foundation in Henderson, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $620,050 in 65 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$620,050
- Number of grants65
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$16.6 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $581,700 the year before.
20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $63,000 | 40 | $3.8 million |
| 2023 | $115,786 | 1 | $15.2 million |
| 2024 | $581,700 | 56 | $15.9 million |
| 2025 | $620,050 | 65 | $16.6 million |
How to apply
Directed Balloun Family 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 Directed Balloun Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 27 | $297,600 |
| Georgia | 27 | $225,000 |
| New York | 2 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 2 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $15,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,250 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louise Wells Cameron Art Museum | General operating | $100,000 |
| Cape Fear Academy | General operating | $50,000 |
| Westminster Schools | General operating | $25,000 |
| Skidmore College | General operating | $20,000 |
| Tryall Fund | General operating | $20,000 |
| Park Pride | General operating | $20,000 |
| Harvard College Fund | General operating | $10,000 |
| Shepherd Center Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| Nourishnc | General operating | $10,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | General operating | $10,000 |
| Agape Community Center | General operating | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern NC | General operating | $10,000 |
| Cucalorus Film Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| Clemson University Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| Families First | General operating | $10,000 |
| Trinity School of Atlanta | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Atlanta Botanical Garden | General operating | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | General operating | $10,000 |
| Piedmont Park Conservancy | General operating | $10,000 |
| Trees Atlanta | General operating | $10,000 |
| Path Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| Propel Atl | General operating | $10,000 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | General operating | $10,000 |
| Lake Burton Civic Association Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| Eden Village of Wilmington | General operating | $10,000 |
| Alliance for Cape Fear Trees | General operating | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Mass | General operating | $5,000 |
| Covenant House Georgia | General operating | $5,000 |
| Sheltering Arms | General operating | $5,000 |
| Wrightsville Beach Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Cape Fear | General operating | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army of Cape Fear | General operating | $5,000 |
| Kids Making It | General operating | $5,000 |
| Parks Conservancy of New Hanover County | General operating | $5,000 |
| Harbor Island Garden Club | General operating | $5,000 |
| Coastal Horizons Center | General operating | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Friends of the New Hanover Country Arbor | General operating | $5,000 |
| Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity | General operating | $5,000 |
| Good Shepherd Center | General operating | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles Schwab Trust Co
Questions people ask
Does Directed Balloun Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Directed Balloun Family Foundation give?
$620,050 in tax year 2025, across 65 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Directed Balloun Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles Schwab Trust Co (Trustee).
What does Directed Balloun Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.