James And Shirley Balk Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 38-2556356
Foundation Overview
Based in Grand Rapids, MI, James And Shirley Balk Foundation has awarded 241 grants totaling $7,632,771 to organizations in Michigan, Vermont and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $200 to $1,350,000, with a median award of $2,500.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$7,632,771
Total Assets
$5,675,716
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,500
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
15
Median Grant
$3,000
% Median Grant Growth
+20%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 27%
4 of 15 recipients (27%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Michigan
90% of all grants are concentrated in Michigan, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Michigan, funding concentrates in Grand Rapids (68%), Rockford (12%), Ada (5%).
Funding Trajectory
-75%
Declining funding trend with 75% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + General Purposes
Dual focus on community projects (67%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into James And Shirley Balk Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corewell - Helen Devos Chidlren's Hospital Foundation | $60,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Frederik Meijer Gardens | $500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Gilda's Club | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Grand Rapids Christian School | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Hospice Of Michigan | $32,500 | Ada, MI, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Kiwanis Of Michigan | $2,000 | Mason, MI, US | General Support | 2024 |
| University Of Pennsylvania | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Van Andel Institute | $14,200 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Younglife | $3,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Casa Of Kent County Inc | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2024 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| First Reformed Church | $1,000 | Grandville, MI, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Rockford High School | $4,000 | Rockford, MI, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Red Glasses Movement | $500 | Grandville, MI, US | General Support | 2024 |
| San Juan Diego Academy | $3,000 | Wyoming, MI, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Frederik Meijer Gardens | $1,225 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Gilda's Club | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Grand Rapids Christian School | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Hospice Of Michigan | $39,050 | Ada, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Kiwanis Of Michigan | $2,000 | Mason, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| La Grave Church | $32,206 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Paws With A Cause | $5,000 | Wayland, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Rockford Education Fund | $5,000 | Rockford, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Corewell - Helen Devos Chidlren's Hospital Foundation | $11,058 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| University Of Pennsylvania | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Van Andel Institute | $20,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Hillsdale College | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Younglife | $3,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| North Alano Club Of Grand Rapids | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Mel Trotter Ministries | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Kids Food Basket | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Acorn Shop | $1,000 | Rockford, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Frederik Meijer Gardens | $1,225 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Gilda's Club | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Grand Rapids Christian School | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Hospice Of Michigan | $39,050 | Ada, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Kiwanis Of Michigan | $2,000 | Mason, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| La Grave Church | $32,206 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Paws With A Cause | $5,000 | Wayland, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Rockford Education Fund | $5,000 | Rockford, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Corewell - Helen Devos Chidlren's Hospital Foundation | $11,058 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| University Of Pennsylvania | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Van Andel Institute | $20,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Hillsdale College | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Younglife | $3,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| North Alano Club Of Grand Rapids | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Mel Trotter Ministries | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Kids Food Basket | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Acorn Shop | $1,000 | Rockford, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Central Grand Rapids Young Life | $3,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Frederik Meijer Gardens | $3,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Gilda's Club | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Christian School | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Hospice Of Michigan | $15,000 | Ada, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Isj Academy | $350 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Rockford Education Fund | $1,000 | Rockford, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Rockford High School | $2,000 | Rockford, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Spectrum Health - Helen Devos Chidlren's Hospital Foundation | $350,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Van Andel Institute | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Michigan Golden Gloves | $1,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Camp Blodgett | $6,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| University Of Pennsylvania | $1,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Kiwanis Of Michigan | $2,000 | Mason, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| La Grave Church | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Make A Wsih Foundation | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| San Juan Diego Academy | $1,000 | Wyoming, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Kent County Parks Foundation | $1,350,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Paws With A Cause | $2,500 | Wyoming, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Central Grand Rapids Young Life | $3,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Frederik Meijer Gardens | $3,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Gilda's Club | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Christian School | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Hospice Of Michigan | $15,000 | Ada, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Isj Academy | $350 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Rockford Education Fund | $1,000 | Rockford, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Rockford High School | $2,000 | Rockford, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Spectrum Health - Helen Devos Chidlren's Hospital Foundation | $350,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Van Andel Institute | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Michigan Golden Gloves | $1,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Camp Blodgett | $6,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| University Of Pennsylvania | $1,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Kiwanis Of Michigan | $2,000 | Mason, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| La Grave Church | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Make A Wsih Foundation | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| San Juan Diego Academy | $1,000 | Wyoming, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Kent County Parks Foundation | $1,350,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Paws With A Cause | $2,500 | Wyoming, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Central Grand Rapids Young Life | $3,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Frederik Meijer Gardens | $3,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Gilda's Club | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Christian School | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Hospice Of Michigan | $15,000 | Ada, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Isj Academy | $350 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Rockford Education Fund | $1,000 | Rockford, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Rockford High School | $2,000 | Rockford, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Spectrum Health - Helen Devos Chidlren's Hospital Foundation | $350,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Van Andel Institute | $15,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Michigan Golden Gloves | $1,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Camp Blodgett | $6,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| University Of Pennsylvania | $1,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Kiwanis Of Michigan | $2,000 | Mason, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| La Grave Church | $2,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Make A Wsih Foundation | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| San Juan Diego Academy | $1,000 | Wyoming, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Kent County Parks Foundation | $1,350,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Paws With A Cause | $2,500 | Wyoming, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Central Grand Rapids Young Life | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Frederik Meijer Gardens | $5,445 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Gilda's Club | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Hospice Of Michigan | $25,000 | Ada, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Isj Academy | $350 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Rockford High School | $2,000 | Rockford, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Spectrum Hospital | $500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Tri-cities Kiwanis Foundation | $3,500 | Grand Haven, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Van Andel Institute | $4,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Purple Heart Reunited | $2,500 | St Albans, VT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Grand Rapids Christian School | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Marco Island Academy | $65,000 | Marco Island, FL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,300 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Rosevelt Park Association | $750 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Susan Mast Als Foundation | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Nf Michigan | $500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Rockford Education Fund | $1,000 | Rockford, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Hillsdale College | $1,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Camp Blodgett | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Central Grand Rapids Young Life | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Devos Childrens Hospital | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Frederik Meijer Gardens | $52,200 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Gilda's Club | $6,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Grand Rapids Children's Museum | $40,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Hospice Of Michigan | $133,600 | Ada, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Isj Academy | $300 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Kid's Food Basket | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Marco Presbyterian Church | $1,100 | Marco Island, FL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Michigan Golden Gloves Association Inc | $1,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Pilgrim Manor Community | $1,090 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Rockford High School | $2,000 | Rockford, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Shrine Of The Pines | $500 | Baldwin, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Spectrum Hospital | $115,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Tri-cities Kiwanis Foundation | $1,000 | Grand Haven, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Rockford Historical Society | $1,000 | Rockford, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| John Ball Area Neighbors | $250 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Penn Medicine Development Basser Center For Brca | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Mel Trotter Ministries | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Humane Society Of West Michigan | $450 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Lean On Me Outreach Center | $5,000 | Rockford, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| North Kent Connect | $6,000 | Rockford, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Lagrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church | $50,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Van Andel Institute | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Baldwin Promise | $2,500 | Baldwin, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Camp Roger | $1,000 | Rockford, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Catherine's Health Center | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Special Olympics Michigan | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Paws With A Cause | $5,000 | Wayland, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Marco Presbyterian Church | $5,400 | Marco Island, FL, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Young Life Group | $20,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Spectrum Hospital | $15,450 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Hospice Of Michigan | $21,500 | Ada, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Words Of Hope | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Michigan Golden Gloves Association Inc | $1,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Helen Devos Children's Hospital | $500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Tri-cities Kiwanis Foundation | $5,000 | Grand Haven, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Lake County Foundation | $1,700 | Baldwin, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Frederik Meijer Gardens | $50,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Babies Welfare Guild | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Senior Neighbors | $250 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Central Grand Rapids Young Life | $3,698 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Isj Academy | $300 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Grand Rapids Children's Museum | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Camp Henry | $2,500 | Newaygo, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Pilgrim Manor Community | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Lao Hmong And American Veterans Memorial | $1,500 | Sheboygan, WI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Casa Of Kent County | $3,250 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Grand Rapids Art Museum | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Relay For Life | $2,295 | Marco Island, FL, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Grand Rapids Catholic Central | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| River Rock Church | $200 | Rockford, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Healing The Children | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| New Development Corporation | $1,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Catherine's Health Center | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Hope College | $100,000 | Holland, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Lagrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church | $40,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Yates Township Foundation | $1,200 | Baldwin, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Grand Rapids Christian High School | $100,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Rockford High School | $1,000 | Rockford, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Marco Pres Church | $4,000 | Marco Island, FL, US | General Operation | 2017 |
| Spectrum Hospital | $16,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operation | 2017 |
| Camp Blodgett | $25,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operation | 2017 |
| American Cancer Society | $5,615 | Naples, FL, US | General Operation | 2017 |
| United Church Of Christ | $400 | Naples, FL, US | General Operation | 2017 |
| Rockford Christian Schools | $6,100 | Rockford, MI, US | General Operation | 2017 |
| Grand Rapids Art Museum | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operation | 2017 |
| Pediatric Hydrosephalus | $250 | Woodbridge, NJ, US | General Operation | 2017 |
| Golden Gloves | $1,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operation | 2017 |
| Hospice Of Michigan | $4,200 | Ada, MI, US | General Operation | 2017 |
| Babies Welfare Guild | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operation | 2017 |
| Frederik Meijer Gardens | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operation | 2017 |
| Tri County Kiwanis | $5,000 | Grand Haven, MI, US | General Operation | 2017 |
| Lake County Foundation | $5,000 | Fremont, MI, US | General Operation | 2017 |
| Southwest Area Neighbors | $500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operation | 2017 |
| Shrine Of The Pines | $750 | Baldwin, MI, US | General Operation | 2017 |
| Grand Rapids Catholic Schools | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operation | 2017 |
| Grand Rapids Christian Schools | $100,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operation | 2017 |
| Pilgrim Manor | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operation | 2017 |
| Catholic Central Schools | $10,240 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operation | 2017 |
| Olivias Gift | $500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operation | 2017 |
| Isj Academy | $300 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operation | 2017 |
| Indian Trails Camp | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operation | 2017 |
| Mission India | $500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operation | 2017 |
| World Vision | $200 | Rockford, MI, US | General Operation | 2017 |
| Casa Of Kent County | $1,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operation | 2017 |
| Relay For Life | $1,000 | Holland, MI, US | General Operation | 2017 |
| American Cancer Society | $250 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operation | 2017 |
| Spectrum Hospital | $100,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operation | 2017 |
| Rockford Education Foundation | $1,000 | Rockford, MI, US | General Operation | 2017 |
| Marco Pres Church | $1,200 | Marco Island, FL, US | General Operation | 2016 |
| Spectrum Hospital | $116,450 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operation | 2016 |
| Grand Rapids Foundation | $165,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operation | 2016 |
| Naples Childrens Education | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operation | 2016 |
| Marco Island Ymca | $3,000 | Marco Island, FL, US | General Operation | 2016 |
| Rockford Area Community | $10,000 | Rockford, MI, US | General Operation | 2016 |
| Grand Rapids Art Museum | $1,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operation | 2016 |
| Equest Center | $2,500 | Rockford, MI, US | General Operation | 2016 |
| Bethany Christian Services | $3,600 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operation | 2016 |
| Hospice Of Michigan | $15,800 | Ada, MI, US | General Operation | 2016 |
| Mel Trotter Mission | $7,700 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operation | 2016 |
| Frederik Meijer Gardens | $7,800 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operation | 2016 |
| Calvin College | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operation | 2016 |
| Healing The Children | $6,210 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operation | 2016 |
| Childrens Healing Center | $26,800 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operation | 2016 |
| Boys Scouts Of America | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operation | 2016 |
| Grand Rapids Catholic Schools | $50,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operation | 2016 |
| Grand Rapids Christian Schools | $132,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operation | 2016 |
| Pilgrim Manor | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operation | 2016 |
| Blandford Nature Center | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operation | 2016 |
| St Cecilia Music Center | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operation | 2016 |
| Grand Rapids Children Museum | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operation | 2016 |
| Rockford Education Foundation | $1,000 | Rockford, MI, US | General Operation | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for James And Shirley Balk Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 38-2556356 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1230 MONROE AVE NW Grand Rapids, MI 49505-4620 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee James And Shirley Balk Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | James Balk Ii |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Shirley Balk |
| Trustee | James H Balk |
| Trustee | Martin A Balk |
| Trustee | Steven J Balk |
Forms 990-PF
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Data Currency: Last updated
February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.