The Ball Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyKing of Prussia, Pennsylvania · EIN 51-6017780 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.6M
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$670
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $150,000.
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
53% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | General support | $1,300,000 |
| Bath & Tennis Club Historic Building Preservation Foundation Inc | Palm Beach, FL | General support | $505,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Atlanta, GA | General support | $500,000 |
| Equal Citizens Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $150,000 |
| US Squash Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| High Point University | High Point, NC | General support | $25,000 |
| Squash and Education Alliance Inc | New York, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation | Radnor, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| James B Lee Jr Scholarship Fund | Southampton, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League of the Palm Beaches Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Philadelphia Charity Ball | Southeastern, PA | General support | $1,670 |
| Women Golfer's Give Back (Wggb) | Plymouth Meeting, PA | General support | $1,500 |
| Gladwyne Fire Company | Gladwyne, PA | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,598,670 | 15 |
| 2024 | $904,750 | 19 |
| 2023 | $737,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602539349101310
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-6017780
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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