Private foundation · Wilson, WY

Balyasny Foundation Inc

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Typical grant size
$5K $25K $100K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
12
Repeat grantees
3
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Scott Schroeder
PRESIDENT
Taylor O'malley
TREASURER
Dmitry Balyasny
DIRECTOR
Elona Balyasny
DIRECTOR

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
16.4%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
41
Total grants awarded
$7.3M
Total amount
$178K
Average grant
$2.5M
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$2.5M
1 grants
2023
$1.3M
2 grants
2022
$900K
6 grants
2021
$584K
3 grants
2018
$277K
2 grants
2017
$472K
3 grants
2016
$100K
1 grants
2015
$297K
4 grants
2014
$770K
12 grants
2013
$92K
7 grants

Top recipients

3 grants · IL · ✓ Exact match
$4.1M
3 grants · IL · ✓ Exact match
$963K
4 grants · NY · ✓ Exact match
$626K
Ayn Rand Institute
2 grants · CA
$544K
Ayne Rand Institute
3 grants · CA
$459K
One Goal
4 grants · IL
$300K
Hias Inc
1 grant · MD
$100K
1 grant · NY · ✓ Exact match
$25K
$25K
1 grant · CA · ✓ Exact match
$25K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Atlas Fellows
TO PROVIDE DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN EXPERIENCE THROUGH MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCE AND VALUABLE MENTORSH…
IL · TY 2024
$2.5M
Atlas Fellows
TO PROVIDE DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN EXPERIENCE THROUGH MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCE AND VALUABLE MENTORSH…
IL · TY 2023
$1.3M
Chicago Scholars Foundation
TO MENTOR ACADEMICALLY AMBITIOUS STUDENTS FROM UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES TO COMPLETE COLLEGE
IL · TY 2023
$7K
Chicago Scholars Foundation
TO MENTOR ACADEMICALLY AMBITIOUS STUDENTS FROM UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES TO COMPLETE COLLEGE
IL · TY 2022
$700K
Hias Inc
TO PROVIDE VITAL SERVICES TO REFUGEES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS AROUND THE WORLD AND ADVOCATES FOR THEIR FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS SO …
MD · TY 2022
$100K
Jewish National Fund
TO ENSURE A STRONG, SECURE, AND PROSPEROUS FUTURE FOR THE LAND AND PEOPLE OF ISRAEL.
NY · TY 2022
$25K
Jewish Family and Children's Service of the Suncoast Inc
TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILES TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY PROVIDING IMPACTFUL MENTAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES REGAR…
FL · TY 2022
$25K
Project Hope
TO PLACE POWER IN THE HANDS OF HEALTH CARE WORKERS TO SAVE LIVES ACROSS THE GLOBE.
DC · TY 2022
$25K
International Medical Corps
PROVIDE TRAINING AND DELIVER HEALTHCARE AND RELATED SERVICES TO THOSE AFFECTED BY CONFLICT
CA · TY 2022
$25K
Atlas Fellows
TO PROVIDE DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN EXPERIENCE THROUGH MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCE AND VALUABLE MENTORSH…
IL · TY 2021
$320K
Chicago Scholars Foundation
TO MENTOR ACADEMICALLY AMBITIOUS STUDENTS FROM UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES TO COMPLETE COLLEGE
IL · TY 2021
$255K
Skills for Chicagoland's Future
TO CREATE DEMAND-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS FOR EMPLOYERS TO GET THE UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED BACK TO WORK
IL · TY 2021
$10K
Ayn Rand Institute
TO FOSTER AWARENESS, UNDERSTANDING AND ACCEPTANCE OF AYN RAND'S PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVISM
CA · TY 2018
$272K
Children's Service Board
TO CHAMPION THE ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL THROUGH ENGAGEMENT, PHILANTHROPY, STEWARDSHIP, FUNDRAISING, AN…
IL · TY 2018
$5K
Ayn Rand Institute
TO FOSTER AWARENESS, UNDERSTANDING AND ACCEPTANCE OF AYN RAND'S PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVISM
CA · TY 2017
$272K
One Goal
TO IDENTIFY, TRAIN AND SUPPORT OUR NATION'S MOST EFFECTIVE TEACHERS TO LEAD UNDERPERFORMING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
IL · TY 2017
$100K
Teach for America
TO ENLIST, DEVELOP, AND MOBILIZE OUR NATION'S MOST PROMISING FUTURE LEADERS TO GROW AND STRENGTHEN.
NY · TY 2017
$100K
Ayne Rand Institute
To foster awareness, understanding and acceptance of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism
CA · TY 2016
$100K
Ayne Rand Institute
To foster awareness, understanding and acceptance of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism, in order to
CA · TY 2015
$236K
One Goal
To identify, train and support our nation's most effective teachers to lead underperforming high school students.
IL · TY 2015
$50K
Lezion B'rina Institute
Providie a comprehensive Jewish education to boys from the Former Soviet Union.
NY · TY 2015
$10K
Teach for America
To enlist, develop, and mobilize our nation's most promising future leaders to grow and strengthen.
NY · TY 2015
$1K
Teach for America
TO ENLIST, DEVELOP, AND MOBILIZE OUR NATION'S MOST PROMISING FUTURE LEADERS TO GROW AND STRENGTHEN THE MOVEMENT FOR EDUC…
NY · TY 2014
$500K
Ayne Rand Institute
TO FOSTER AWARENESS, UNDERSTANDING AND ACCEPTANCE OF AYN RAND'S PHILOSOPHY, OBJECTIVISM, IN ORDER TO CREATE A CULTURE WH…
CA · TY 2014
$123K
One Goal
TO IDENTIFY, TRAIN AND SUPPORT OUR NATION'S MOST EFFECTIVE TEACHERS TO LEAD UNDERPERFORMING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO REAC…
IL · TY 2014
$100K
Tzone Foundation
TO HELP GIRLS & YOUNG WOMEN REALIZE THEIR AMBITIONS & APPROACH LIFE'S CHALLENGES.
CA · TY 2014
$13K
A Better Chicago
TO DRAMATICALLY IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW-INCOME CHICAGOANS.
IL · TY 2014
$10K
Lezion B'rina Institute
PROVIDIE A COMPREHENSIVE JEWISH EDUCATION TO BOYS FROM THE FORMER SOVIET UNION.
NY · TY 2014
$7K
Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship
TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE FROM LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES TO STAY IN SCHOOL, TO RECOGNIZE BUSINESS OPPOR…
NY · TY 2014
$5K
Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund
HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED CHICAGO STUDENTS.
IL · TY 2014
$5K
Navy Seal Foundaton
PROVIDES IMMEDIATE AND ONGOING SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO THE NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE COMMUNITY AND ITS FAMILIES.
VA · TY 2014
$3K
Make a Wish Foundation
TO GRANT THE WISH OF A CHILD DIAGNOSED WITH A LIFE-THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITION IN THE UNITED STATES.
AZ · TY 2014
$2K
Students for Liberty
TO PROVIDE A UNIFIED, STUDENT-DRIVEN FORUM OF SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS AND STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO LIBERTY.
DC · TY 2014
$2K
Chicago Collegiate Charter School
TO PREPARE STUDENTS WITH THE PERSONAL & ACADEMIC SKILLS NEEDED TO GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE.
IL · TY 2014
$1K
One Goal
CHARITABLE
IL · TY 2013
$50K
Teach for America
CHARITABLE
NY · TY 2013
$25K
Cato Institute
CHARITABLE
DC · TY 2013
$5K
Wounded Warrior Project
CHARITABLE
NY · TY 2013
$5K
Institute for Justice
CHARITABLE
VA · TY 2013
$5K
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
CHARITABLE
NY · TY 2013
$1K
Borough of Fanwood Recreation
CHARITABLE
NJ · TY 2013
$1K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.