Determan Balk Family Foundation NFP
Invitation OnlyLake Forest, Illinois · EIN 47-4148161 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$144K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 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
55% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern College of Arts & Sciences | Evanston, IL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Geneva, IL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Ragdale Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Refugee One | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Adirondack Community Foundation | Lake Placid, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cornell Engineering | Ithaca, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Gorton Community Center | Lake Forest, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Michigan State University | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Pendragon Theater | Saranac Lake, NY | Unresticted | $10,000 |
| Wild Center | Tupper Lake, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Upper Saranac Lake Foundation | Saranac Lake, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Church of the Holy Spirit Food Pantry | Lake Forest, IL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| North Scott High School | Eldridge, IA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Adirondack Rail Trail Association | Saranac Lake, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Foundation at Pck | Parker, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Historic Saranac Lake | Saranac Lake, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory | Tupper Lake, NY | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Columbia Law School | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Deerpath Garden Club | Lake Bluff, IL | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Wbez Chicago Public Media | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $144,500 | 20 |
| 2024 | $146,040 | 23 |
| 2023 | $128,758 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621289349102147
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-4148161
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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