Dave & Kristi Jaarsma Balk Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPella, Iowa · EIN 81-5351908 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$103K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$3,500
Total assets$326K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
0% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central College | Pella, IA | Charity | $65,000 |
| Second Reformed Church | Pella, IA | Charity | $15,000 |
| Pella Community Food Shelf | Pella, IA | Charity | $5,000 |
| Pella Rec Fundraising Campaign | Pella, IA | Charity | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Pella Community Cent | Pella, IA | Charity | $5,000 |
| Blank Children's Hospital | Des Moines, IA | Charity | $3,500 |
| Crossroads | Pella, IA | Charity | $2,000 |
| Pella Histroical Society | Pella, IA | Charity | $1,500 |
| Hospice of Pella | Pella, IA | Charity | $500 |
| Friends of Big Rock Park | Pella, IA | Charity | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $103,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $64,500 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502109349100600
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-5351908
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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