Funders › MI › James and Shirley Balk Foundation › 2018
Grants paid by James and Shirley Balk Foundation, tax year 2018
EIN 38-2556356 · Grand Rapids, MI · Form 990-PF, Part XV
In tax year 2018, James and Shirley Balk Foundation (EIN 38-2556356) reported 33 grants paid totaling $415,743. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Every grant, 2018
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Grand Rapids Christian High School Grand Rapids, MI | C | $100,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201911359349100246 |
| 2018 | Hope College Holland, MI | U | $100,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201911359349100246 |
| 2018 | Frederik Meijer Gardens Grand Rapids, MI | B | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201911359349100246 |
| 2018 | Lagrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church Grand Rapids, MI | D | $40,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201911359349100246 |
| 2018 | Hospice of Michigan Ada, MI | C | $21,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201911359349100246 |
| 2018 | Young Life Group Grand Rapids, MI | U | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201911359349100246 |
| 2018 | Spectrum Hospital Grand Rapids, MI | D | $15,450 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201911359349100246 |
| 2018 | Marco Presbyterian Church Marco Island, FL | B | $5,400 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201911359349100246 |
| 2018 | Make-a-Wish Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | D | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201911359349100246 |
| 2018 | Paws With a Cause Wayland, MI | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201911359349100246 |
| 2018 | Catherine's Health Center Grand Rapids, MI | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201911359349100246 |
| 2018 | Pilgrim Manor Community Grand Rapids, MI | U | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201911359349100246 |
| 2018 | Healing the Children Grand Rapids, MI | C | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201911359349100246 |
| 2018 | Tri-Cities Kiwanis Foundation Grand Haven, MI | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201911359349100246 |
| 2018 | Words of Hope Grand Rapids, MI | C | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201911359349100246 |
| 2018 | Central Grand Rapids Young Life Grand Rapids, MI | U | $3,698 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201911359349100246 |
| 2018 | Casa of Kent County Grand Rapids, MI | C | $3,250 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201911359349100246 |
| 2018 | Babies Welfare Guild Grand Rapids, MI | U | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201911359349100246 |
| 2018 | Camp Henry Newaygo, MI | U | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201911359349100246 |
| 2018 | Grand Rapids Catholic Central Grand Rapids, MI | U | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201911359349100246 |
| 2018 | Relay for Life Marco Island, FL | U | $2,295 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201911359349100246 |
| 2018 | Lake County Foundation Baldwin, MI | D | $1,700 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201911359349100246 |
| 2018 | Lao Hmong and American Veterans Memorial Sheboygan, WI | U | $1,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201911359349100246 |
| 2018 | Michigan Golden Gloves Association Inc Grand Rapids, MI | B | $1,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201911359349100246 |
| 2018 | New Development Corporation Grand Rapids, MI | B | $1,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201911359349100246 |
| 2018 | Yates Township Foundation Baldwin, MI | U | $1,200 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201911359349100246 |
| 2018 | Rockford High School Rockford, MI | D | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201911359349100246 |
| 2018 | Grand Rapids Children's Museum Grand Rapids, MI | B | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201911359349100246 |
| 2018 | Grand Rapids Art Museum Grand Rapids, MI | B | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201911359349100246 |
| 2018 | Helen Devos Children's Hospital Grand Rapids, MI | U | $500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201911359349100246 |
| 2018 | Isj Academy Grand Rapids, MI | U | $300 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201911359349100246 |
| 2018 | Senior Neighbors Grand Rapids, MI | B | $250 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201911359349100246 |
| 2018 | River Rock Church Rockford, MI | D | $200 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201911359349100246 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. All years for this funder.
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