Private foundation · Atlanta, GA

The Balkcom Charitable Trust

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Typical grant size
$5K – $10K – $18K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
16
Repeat grantees
5
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2021 990-PF

DeadlinesSEE ITEM B ABOVE
ContactJAMES R BALKCOM · 4042620896
MaterialsTHOSE INTERESTED IN SUPPORT SHOULD WRITE TO REQUEST A COPY OF GUIDELINES
RestrictionsSEE ITEM B ABOVE

Leadership · from 2021 990-PF

James R Balkcom Jr
TRUSTEE
Linda P Balkcom
ADV/CMTEE
Julie B Green Co James R Balkcom
ADV/CMTEE
M Kathryn Bush Co James R Balkcom
ADV/CMTEE

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

Payout rate · TY 2020
0.0%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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27
Total grants awarded
$647K
Total amount
$24K
Average grant
$275K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2021
$447K
13 grants
2019
$20K
3 grants
2018
$25K
1 grants
2017
$65K
3 grants
2016
$45K
3 grants
2015
$20K
1 grants
2014
$15K
2 grants
2013
$10K
1 grants

Top recipients

3 grants · GA · ≈ likely match
$305K
1 grant · GA · ✓ Exact match
$100K
2 grants · GA · ≈ likely match
$55K
Wonders of Wildlife Foundation
1 grant · MO
$50K
2 grants · GA · ✓ Exact match
$23K
2 grants · AL · ≈ likely match
$20K
Refuge Point
1 grant · MA
$15K
2 grants · MD · ≈ likely match
$10K
1 grant · GA · ✓ Exact match
$10K
1 grant · WI · ✓ Exact match
$10K

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

Shepherd Center Foundation
CIVIC/CHARITABLE PURPOSES
GA · TY 2021
$275K
Wesleyan School
CIVIC/CHARITABLE PURPOSES
GA · TY 2021
$100K
Peachtree Presbyterian Church
CIVIC/CHARITABLE PURPOSES
GA · TY 2021
$30K
Refuge Point
CIVIC/CHARITABLE PURPOSES
MA · TY 2021
$15K
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
CIVIC/CHARITABLE PURPOSES
MD · TY 2021
$5K
Summerhill Community Ministries
CIVIC/CHARITABLE PURPOSES
GA · TY 2021
$5K
Emory University Als Center
CIVIC/CHARITABLE PURPOSES
GA · TY 2021
$5K
Desire Street Ministries
CIVIC/CHARITABLE PURPOSES
GA · TY 2021
$3K
Reflection Ministries
CIVIC/CHARITABLE PURPOSES
GA · TY 2021
$3K
National Infantry Museum
CIVIC/CHARITABLE PURPOSES
GA · TY 2021
$3K
Corners Outreach
CIVIC/CHARITABLE PURPOSES
GA · TY 2021
$1K
One Hundred Shares
CIVIC/CHARITABLE PURPOSES
GA · TY 2021
$1K
Bobby Dodd Institute
CIVIC/CHARITABLE PURPOSES
GA · TY 2021
$500
Barnabas International
CHARITABLE GENERAL PURPOSE
WI · TY 2019
$10K
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
CHARITABLE GENERAL PURPOSE
MD · TY 2019
$5K
Orchard
CHARITABLE GENERAL PURPOSE
GA · TY 2019
$5K
Shepherd Center Foundation
CHARITABLE GENERAL PURPOSE
GA · TY 2018
$25K
Wonders of Wildlife Foundation
CHARITABLE GENERAL PURPOSE
MO · TY 2017
$50K
Lagrange College
CHARITABLE GENERAL PURPOSE
GA · TY 2017
$10K
Shepherd Center Foundation
CHARITABLE GENERAL PURPOSE
GA · TY 2017
$5K
Peachtree Presbyterian Church
CHARITABLE GENERAL PURPOSE
GA · TY 2016
$25K
Atlanta Community Ministries
CHARITABLE GENERAL PURPOSE
GA · TY 2016
$10K
The Lovett School
CHARITABLE GENERAL PURPOSE
GA · TY 2016
$10K
Desire Street Ministries
CHARITABLE GENERAL PURPOSE
GA · TY 2015
$20K
Trinity Presbyterian School
CHARITABLE GENERAL PURPOSE
AL · TY 2014
$10K
Central Alabama Community Foundation
CHARITABLE GENERAL PURPOSE
AL · TY 2014
$5K
Trinity Presbyterian School
CHARITABLE GENERAL PURPOSE
AL · TY 2013
$10K

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