The Ball Family Foundation concentrates its giving on education and youth-serving institutions, with large institutional gifts to colleges and independent schools alongside support for youth development and local environmental/community revitalization in the Philadelphia region. Its portfolio blends major university endowment-type grants with targeted investments in youth programs (both local and national) and neighborhood restoration projects, indicating a preference for durable, institution-building awards.
Highly concentrated giving: a small number of large grants that favor institution-building (multi-hundred-thousand to million-dollar awards). Mix of national/high-profile higher-education recipients and regionally focused charitable/ youth and community projects; few, sizeable grants rather than many small grants.
The Ball Family Foundation’s recent giving is marked by a $1.7 million charitable grant to the University of Richmond, alongside a $600,000 gift to the Cobbs Creek Restoration and Community Foundation. Those awards point to two themes that run through the foundation’s portfolio: large institutional support and place-based investment. The foundation backs colleges, independent schools, and youth-serving organizations, while also funding neighborhood restoration and community projects tied to the Philadelphia region. Its grant history includes substantial support for the Boys & Girls Club of Philadelphia, Baldwin School, Cornell University, Harvard University, and Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The mix suggests a funder that is comfortable making both major one-time awards and ongoing support for organizations with established scale. In the education lane, the foundation has funded universities and private schools; in the youth-serving lane, it has supported local and national organizations that work with children and teens. It also extends into environmental and community revitalization through Philadelphia-area initiatives, showing an interest in durable institutions as well as local civic projects.
Education is a central thread in the foundation’s recent grants. It gave $300,000 to The Baldwin School and $250,000 to Cornell University for general support, while also making an $81,666 charitable grant to Harvard University. That pattern shows support across independent schools and higher education rather than a single school type. Youth development is another clear area. The foundation awarded $500,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Philadelphia and $500,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and it also funded Streetsquash with $10,000. These grants link local service with a broader national youth network. The Ball Family Foundation also backs community and civic projects. Its $600,000 grant to Cobbs Creek Restoration and Community Foundation and $25,000 gifts to Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach signal interest in restoration and preservation work. Health and sports-related organizations also appear, including Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation and US Squash Foundation.
Typical grant size is modest relative to the foundation’s larger awards: the p25 is $4,125, the median is $10,000, and the p75 is $25,000. That distribution suggests a pattern of many smaller to mid-sized grants, with a few very large institutional gifts at the top end. The recent record shows repeat support for several organizations across multiple years, including Boys & Girls Club of Philadelphia, Salisbury School, Firstserve, Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach, and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. Its grants appear to come through standard charitable and general support awards rather than a separate application-driven program described in the data.
$2.6M
$670
$2.6M
$2.6M
Most grants fall between $4K and $25K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$4K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$25K
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Notable grantees: University of Richmond, Boys & Girls Club of Philadelphia, Cobbs Creek Restoration and Community Foundation, The Baldwin School, Cornell University
The Ball Family Foundation gives across the United States, with all recent grants listed to U.S. recipients. Pennsylvania is especially important: 45% of grants go to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state, and Philadelphia appears repeatedly, including Boys & Girls Club of Philadelphia, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and College Squash Association. New York is the top state by grant count, with recipients such as Cornell University, Streetsquash, United States Squash Racquets Association Inc, and Whitney Museum of American Art. Other recurring recipient cities include Cambridge, Bryn Mawr, West Palm Beach, and Atlanta.
Recent grants show a strong emphasis on education and youth-serving institutions, including independent schools, colleges, and Boys & Girls Club organizations. The foundation also supports community revitalization, preservation, health, and squash-related organizations, with grants to groups such as Cobbs Creek Restoration and Community Foundation, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation, and US Squash Foundation.
The foundation’s grant-size distribution centers on smaller awards, with a p25 of $4,125, a median of $10,000, and a p75 of $25,000. Larger gifts do appear, but most grants in the recent record fall in or near that middle band.
Yes. Several organizations appear more than once in the recent grants list, including Boys & Girls Club of Philadelphia, Salisbury School, Firstserve, Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach, and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation. That points to recurring support rather than one-off gifts only.
New York is the top state by grant count, while Pennsylvania receives 45% of grants. Recent recipient cities include Philadelphia, New York, Bryn Mawr, Cambridge, and West Palm Beach.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORNELL UNIVERSITY | ITHACA, NY | $1,300,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BATH & TENNIS CLUB HISTORIC BUILDING PRESERVATION FOUNDATION INC | PALM BEACH, FL | $505,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA | ATLANTA, GA | $500,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| EQUAL CITIZENS FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $150,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| US SQUASH FOUNDATION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY | HIGH POINT, NC | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SQUASH AND EDUCATION ALLIANCE INC | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BRYN MAWR HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | RADNOR, PA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF THE PALM BEACHES INC | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| JAMES B LEE JR SCHOLARSHIP FUND | SOUTHAMPTON, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PHILADELPHIA CHARITY BALL | SOUTHEASTERN, PA | $1,670 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WOMEN GOLFER'S GIVE BACK (WGGB) | PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA | $1,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GLADWYNE FIRE COMPANY | GLADWYNE, PA | $500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA | ATLANTA, GA | $500,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CORNELL UNIVERSITY | ITHACA, NY | $250,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF PALM BEACH | PALM BEACH, FL | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| US SQUASH FOUNDATION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SALISBURY SCHOOL | SALISBURY, CT | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $11,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BRYN MAWR HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | RADNOR, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SQUASHBUSTERS | BOSTON, MA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FIRSTSERVE | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHARITY FOR THE ARTS SPORTS & EDUCATION (CHASE) | NEWTON SQUARE, PA | $7,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRIENDS OF HARVARD SQUARE | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BATH & TENNIS CLUB HISTORIC BUILDING PRESERVATION FOUNDATION INC | PALM BEACH, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE HAVERFORD SCHOOL | HAVERFORD, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MURAL ARTS PHILADELPHIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $3,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WOMEN GOLFER'S GIVE BACK (WGGB) | PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA | $1,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NATURAL LANDS TRUST INCORPORATED | MEDIA, PA | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE PALM BEACH POLICE & FIRE FOUNDATION INC | PALM BEACH, FL | $500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE SCHUYLKILL CENTER | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $250 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $500,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| PROVIDANCE ANIMAL CENTER | MEDIA, PA | $25,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| SALISBURY SCHOOL | SALISBURY, CT | $25,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| FRIENDS OF HARVARD SQUARE | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $25,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF PALM BEACH | PALM BEACH, FL | $25,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| FIRSTSERVE | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $20,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $10,250 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| FRIENDS OF HAVERFORD SQUASH | BRYN MAWR, PA | $10,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| COLLEGE SQUASH ASSOCIATION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $10,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY | ATLANTA, GA | $10,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| PARTNERSHIP TO END ADDICTION | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $10,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| BRYN MAWR HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | RADNOR, PA | $10,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| CITYSQUASH | BRONX, NY | $10,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| STREETSQUASH | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
BATH & TENNIS CLUB HISTORIC BUILDING PRESERVATION FOUNDATION INC
$505,000GENERAL SUPPORT
EQUAL CITIZENS FOUNDATION
$150,000GENERAL SUPPORT
US SQUASH FOUNDATION
$50,000GENERAL SUPPORT
GENERAL SUPPORT
GENERAL SUPPORT
JAMES B LEE JR SCHOLARSHIP FUND
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
PHILADELPHIA CHARITY BALL
$1,670GENERAL SUPPORT
WOMEN GOLFER'S GIVE BACK (WGGB)
$1,500GENERAL SUPPORT
GLADWYNE FIRE COMPANY
$500GENERAL SUPPORT
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA
$500,000GENERAL SUPPORT
US SQUASH FOUNDATION
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS
$11,000GENERAL SUPPORT
FIRSTSERVE
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CHARITY FOR THE ARTS SPORTS & EDUCATION (CHASE)
$7,500GENERAL SUPPORT
FRIENDS OF HARVARD SQUARE
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BATH & TENNIS CLUB HISTORIC BUILDING PRESERVATION FOUNDATION INC
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
THE HAVERFORD SCHOOL
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
WOMEN GOLFER'S GIVE BACK (WGGB)
$1,500GENERAL SUPPORT
THE PALM BEACH POLICE & FIRE FOUNDATION INC
$500GENERAL SUPPORT
THE SCHUYLKILL CENTER
$250GENERAL SUPPORT
PROVIDANCE ANIMAL CENTER
$25,000CHARITABLE
FRIENDS OF HARVARD SQUARE
$25,000CHARITABLE
FIRSTSERVE
$20,000CHARITABLE
FRIENDS OF HAVERFORD SQUASH
$10,000CHARITABLE
COLLEGE SQUASH ASSOCIATION
$10,000CHARITABLE
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
$10,000CHARITABLE
WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART
$10,000CHARITABLE