Balbach Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Balbach Family Foundation is a private foundation in Orchard Park, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $109,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $18,250 and the largest $25,500. 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$109,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$18,250
- Largest grant$25,500
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $87,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $87,000 | 1 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $109,000 | 6 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Balbach 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 Balbach Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $109,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy Inc | Charitable | $25,500 |
| United Way of Buffalo and Erie County | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Torn Space Theater Inc | Charitable | $24,000 |
| Kleinhans Music Hall Management Inc | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Buffalo Akg Art Museum | Sponsorship for ak gala | $12,000 |
| Roswell Park Alliance Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Melissa T Balbach
- Carl T Balbach
- Jennifer Balbach
- John Bace
Questions people ask
Does Balbach Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Balbach Family Foundation give?
$109,000 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $18,250.
Who runs Balbach Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Melissa T Balbach (Trustee), Carl T Balbach (Trustee), Jennifer Balbach (Trustee) and John Bace (Trustee).
What does Balbach Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and environment and conservation.