Tom and Hetty Ball Private Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Tom and Hetty Ball Private Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $117,320 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $35,500. 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$117,320
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$35,500
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $91,200 the year before.
25% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $91,200 | 12 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $117,320 | 12 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Tom and Hetty Ball Private 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 Tom and Hetty Ball Private Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 6 | $55,120 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $21,200 |
| Colorado | 2 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Children's Hospital | Charitable | $35,500 |
| The Jimmy Graham Foundation Inc | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Eaa | Charitable | $21,200 |
| Texas Children's Cancer Hematology | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Bernick Charitable Foundation | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Bob Hoover Academy | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Camp Wapiyapi | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Spo | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Bear Be A Resource | Charitable | $1,620 |
| Childrens Transplant Initiative | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Charger Pride Scholarship Foundatio | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Houston Zoo Inc | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas A Ball
- Helen G Ball
- David S Stevens
- Kimberly D Stevens
- Catherine A Ball
Questions people ask
Does Tom and Hetty Ball Private Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tom and Hetty Ball Private Foundation Inc give?
$117,320 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Tom and Hetty Ball Private Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas A Ball (President), Helen G Ball (Secretary), David S Stevens (Vice President) and Kimberly D Stevens (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Tom and Hetty Ball Private Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and education.