James and Alvina Bartos Balog Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
James and Alvina Bartos Balog Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Morristown, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $379,243 in 63 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$379,243
- Number of grants63
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$10.4 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was down from $407,550 the year before.
71% 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 | $407,550 | 50 | $9.5 million |
| 2024 | $379,243 | 63 | $10.4 million |
How to apply
James and Alvina Bartos Balog Foundation Inc 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 James and Alvina Bartos Balog Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 9 | $117,500 |
| New Jersey | 24 | $99,650 |
| California | 6 | $58,044 |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $35,000 |
| New York | 5 | $16,500 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $12,500 |
| Utah | 1 | $7,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Art Museum - photo department | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| SJHS Respect the Seal Campaign | Unrestricted | $41,000 |
| Bishops School La Jolla | Unrestricted | $29,394 |
| Boulder Philharmonic | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| San Diego Rowing Club | Unrestricted | $11,150 |
| SJHS | Unrestricted | $10,100 |
| Community Servings | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Smaritans Purse | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Teluride Institute Telluride Mt Film | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| There With Care | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| First Choice Womans Resource Center | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Utah Film Festival | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Partnership for DrugFree NJ Elaine | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Voteorg | Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Citizens Campaign | Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Crohns and Colitis Foundation | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| St Peter - Paul Orthodox Church | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes School | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Penn State University | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Citizens Climate Lobby | Restricted | $5,000 |
| Global Giving - Ukrainian War Relie | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Open Discourse Coallition | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Samaratin's Purse | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| SJHS Green Tie Gala | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Think Big Pediatric Cancer Fd Colby | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Las Patronas | unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Our Children's Trust | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Christ Child Society of Summit | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Christ the King Harding Twp NJ | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Middle East Forum | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Sheldrake for Ukrainian Refugees In | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Friends of the Shelter | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| NCJW - St Louis Sect | Unrestricted | $2,699 |
| Semper Fi Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Cam Neely Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| W Eugene Smith Memorial Fund | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Fairview HS Band Booster | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Summit Middle School | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Tri-County Scholarship Fund Mary Fa | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen Balog
- James D Balog
- Michael G Balog
Questions people ask
Does James and Alvina Bartos Balog Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does James and Alvina Bartos Balog Foundation Inc give?
$379,243 in tax year 2024, across 63 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs James and Alvina Bartos Balog Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephen Balog (Director), James D Balog (Director) and Michael G Balog (Director).
What does James and Alvina Bartos Balog Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and international.