Balmes Foundation
Invitation OnlySaint Louis, Missouri · EIN 61-1815570 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$178K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$4.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healing Strides of Va | Boones Mill, VA | General operating | $20,500 |
| Shelter to Soldier Inc | San Diego, CA | General operating | $20,000 |
| National Ability Center | Park City, UT | General operating | $20,000 |
| Challenged Athletes Inc | San Diego, CA | General operating | $15,000 |
| California Aquatic Therapy | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation Inc | Lake Ariel, PA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Workshops for Warriors Inc | San Diego, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Patient Airlift Services | Farmingdale, NY | General operating | $10,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of San Diego Inc | San Diego, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| California Careforce | Roseville, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| San Diego County Dental Foundation | San Diego, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Children's Burn Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Support the Enlisted Project Inc | San Diego, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Sec Harvest Food Bank of Orange County I | Irvine, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Urban Corps of San Diego | San Diego, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Zero8hundred Inc | San Diego, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Fremont Area Veterans Coaliton | Fremont, NE | General operating | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $178,000 | 17 |
| 2024 | $170,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $113,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631249349102938
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 61-1815570
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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