THE BALLE FOUNDATION
$1.3M
Total Assets (2025)
$52K
Total Giving (2025)
18
Grants on File (2024–2025)
$7K
Avg Grant Size
About
SOUTH CAROLINA DOES NOT REQUIRE FILING WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
DAWN WESSON
Phone
8647666025
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE IN WRITING AND SPECIFY TYPE OF NEED
Restrictions
NONE
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49K | $1.2M | $149K | 10 |
| 2025 | $52K | $1.3M | $43K | 8 |
Grant Size Distribution
Min: $2K
Median: $5K
Avg: $6K
Max: $10K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| DIANE B ANDERSON | TRUSTEE | $100 |
| DAVID E MARTIN | TRUSTEE | $100 |
| LENI PATTERSON | TRUSTEE | $100 |
| VIRGINIA L CARTEE | TRUSTEE | $100 |
Grants Awarded (18 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE | Clinton, SC | $10,301 | GRACE PROGRAMJACOBS SCHOLARSSTUDENTS BOOKS | 2025 |
| FAMILY YMCA OF GREATER LAURENS | Laurens, SC | $8,301 | CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER | 2025 |
| PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE | Clinton, SC | $8,000 | SUPPORT OF THE GRACE PROGRAM | 2024 |
| YMCA OF GREATER CLINTON | Clinton, SC | $7,000 | GRANT FOR CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM | 2025 |
| FELLOWSHIP CAMP AND CONFERENCE CENT | Waterloo, SC | $6,738 | PHYSICAL PROPERTY UPGRADES TABLES CHAIRS ETC | 2024 |
| FELLOWSHIP CAMP AND CONFERENCE CENT | Waterloo, SC | $6,500 | PHYSICAL PROPERTY UPGRADES TABLES CHAIRS ETC | 2025 |
| THORNWELL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER | Clinton, SC | $5,000 | SUPPORT LOW INCOME STUDENTS IN 3K PROGRAM | 2024 |
| FAMILY YMCA OF GREATER LAURENS | Laurens, SC | $5,000 | YOUTH MEMBERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS | 2024 |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF LAURENS CO | Laurens, SC | $5,000 | AID CONSTRUCTION FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES | 2024 |
| LAURENS LIONS CLUB | Laurens, SC | $5,000 | PURCHASE WELCH SLLYN SPOT VISION SCREENER | 2024 |
| CLINTON FAMILY YMCA | Clinton, SC | $5,000 | YOUTH MEMBERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNDERPRIVILEDGED | 2024 |
| ROTARY CLUB OF LAURENS | Laurens, SC | $5,000 | FOR BACKPACK PROGRAM ASSISTANCE | 2025 |
| THORNWELL | Clinton, SC | $5,000 | MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING AND SUPPORT | 2025 |
| STRAIGHT STREET | Laurens, SC | $5,000 | SAFE SPACE FOR YOUTH OUTREACH ANDRECREATION | 2025 |
| LAURENS CO MUSEUM ASSOCIATION | Laurens, SC | $5,000 | NEW LIGHTING IN EXHIBIT HALLS AND CONVERENCE RM | 2025 |
| LAURENS CO MUSEUM ASSOCIATION | Laurens, SC | $4,000 | CULTURAL ENRICHMENT AND MUSEUM OPERATIONS | 2024 |
| LAURENS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOME | Laurens, SC | $2,600 | SUPPORT FOR LOW INCOME SENIOR HOUSING | 2024 |
| ROTARY CLUB OF LAURENS | Laurens, SC | $2,500 | FOR BACKPACK PROGRAM ASSISTANCE | 2024 |