Betty and Leo Balzereit Foundation
Accepts applications
Betty and Leo Balzereit Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $530,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $24,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$530,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$24,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$10.6 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was down from $533,000 the year before.
5% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $540,000 | 23 | $10.6 million |
| 2024 | $533,000 | 23 | $10.6 million |
| 2025 | $530,000 | 20 | $10.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Andrew Slade C/O the Glenmede Trust Co 1650 Ma, Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (215) 419-6000 |
| Deadlines | 12/31 |
What Betty and Leo Balzereit Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 11 | $254,000 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $136,000 |
| New York | 2 | $65,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Crisis Center of Baltimore County Inc | Domestic violence emergency | $50,000 |
| Family Promise Montco PA | Housing and support | $40,000 |
| Sanctuary for Families Inc | Children and family | $40,000 |
| Susan B Anthony Project Inc | Rebuilding lives program | $40,000 |
| The Center for Empowerment and Education Inc | Domestic violence and | $35,000 |
| Lancaster County Food Hub | Strengthening shelter | $33,000 |
| Children's Aid Society | The lehman center crisis | $30,000 |
| Friends in Service to Humanity of Northwestern Connecticut Inc | Fish nwct homeless shelter | $26,000 |
| Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County Inc | Safe kids | $25,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Assumption Family Health Services | Advocacy services for | $25,000 |
| Domestic Violence Center of Chester County | Emergency safe | $23,000 |
| Drueding Center | Transitional housing and | $20,000 |
| Olney High School Alumni Association | 2025 grant for student | $20,000 |
| The Center for Family Justice | Crisis services and pro | $20,000 |
| Veterans Multi-Service Center Inc | Veterans multi-service | $20,000 |
| Women in Transition Inc | Women in transition | $20,000 |
| Laurel House | Emergency shelter and | $18,000 |
| Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland and Perry Counties | Emergency shelter | $15,000 |
| Project Sage | Healthier communities & | $15,000 |
| Dawns Place | Housing for survivors of | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- The Glenmede Trust Company N A
- Jane B Gruson
- Leo G Balzerit
Questions people ask
Does Betty and Leo Balzereit Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 12/31.
How much does Betty and Leo Balzereit Foundation give?
$530,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $24,000.
Who runs Betty and Leo Balzereit Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists The Glenmede Trust Company N A (Trustee), Jane B Gruson (Trustee) and Leo G Balzerit (Trustee).
What does Betty and Leo Balzereit Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, housing and homelessness and youth programs.