David and Elita Balfour Foundation
Historical FunderSan Marino, California · EIN 85-3971742 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $150 and $1,200.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | David Balfour |
|---|---|
| Address | 2450 Mission Street Ste 3, San Marino CA 91108 |
| Phone | 6264034200 |
| dbalfour1@gmail.com | |
| Form and materials | There are no formal application forms. |
| Deadlines | There are no deadlines for submission. |
| Restrictions | There are no restrictions or limitations on awards. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
5% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancer Support Community Pasadena | Sierra Madre, CA | General | $2,725 |
| The Foundation at Hearst Castle | San Simeon, CA | General | $2,500 |
| Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation | Oakland, CA | General | $2,000 |
| Pasadena Garden Club | Pasadena, CA | General | $1,380 |
| Holy Family Church | So Pasadena, CA | Church | $1,200 |
| Pasadena Guild of Children Hospital | Los Angeles, CA | General | $1,100 |
| The Foundation ATHEA | Valley Village, CA | General | $500 |
| Christ Child Society of Pasadena | Pasadena, CA | General | $300 |
| The Huntington Library and Gardens | San Marino, CA | General | $300 |
| Loyola High School | Los Angeles, CA | General | $250 |
| Mayfield Senior School | Pasadena, CA | General | $250 |
| Pasadena Community Foundation | Pasadena, CA | General | $200 |
| Harvard Westlake School | Los Angeles, CA | General | $150 |
| The Kathi Koll Foundation | Irvine, CA | General | $100 |
| Tournament of Roses Foundation | Pasadena, CA | General | $100 |
| USC Marshall School of Business | Los Angeles, CA | General | $100 |
| Beta Theta Pi Foundation | Oxford, OH | General | $100 |
The return also lists 12 grants to individuals ($2,720). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,975 | 29 |
| 2024 | $11,125 | 31 |
| 2023 | $18,995 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611259349103356
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-3971742
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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