Ts & Juanita Ballance Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Ts & Juanita Ballance Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Decatur, Illinois, registered in 2009, with $517,573 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
132 S Water St Ste 300, Decatur, IL, 62523 EIN 26-4741427 Since 2009
Revenue (FY2024)
$518K
▼ 10.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$723K
Net assets
$9.4M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Ts & Juanita Ballance Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating156 mo reserves · -40% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Ts & Juanita Ballance Foundation: 156 mo reserves · -40% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Ts & Juanita Ballance Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Ts & Juanita Ballance Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 132 S Water St Ste 300, Decatur, IL, 62523
- City
- Decatur
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.2M (FY2013) to $518K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $9.4M
Operating margin
-39.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$9.4M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$9.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $517,573▼10.7% | $722,835▼2.4% | $9,376,199▼2.3% | $9,376,199▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $579,553▲105% | $740,822▼14.9% | $9,594,130▼2.4% | $9,594,130▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $282,050▼83.0% | $870,165▲14.6% | $9,832,835▼5.3% | $9,832,835▼5.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,656,187▲322% | $759,179▲9.2% | $10,382,684▲9.2% | $10,382,684▲8.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $392,017▲3.4% | $695,126▼3.4% | $9,508,287▼1.7% | $9,543,920▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $379,136▼59.3% | $719,822▼4.5% | $9,668,296▼3.1% | $9,668,296▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $932,567▲31.4% | $753,873▲2.7% | $9,979,177▼2.5% | $9,979,177▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $709,456▲138% | $733,963▲5.4% | $10,233,873▼0.6% | $10,233,873▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $298,683▼40.1% | $696,616▲2.6% | $10,297,170▲8.9% | $10,297,170▲8.9% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $498,629▼32.3% | $679,157▼33.1% | $9,453,865▲2.2% | $9,453,865▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $736,330▼40.9% | $1,014,897▲93.8% | $9,249,393▼2.9% | $9,499,393▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $1,244,936 | $523,692▲677% | $9,527,960▲7.9% | $9,527,960▲7.9% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $67,413▲222% | $8,827,157▲34928% | $8,827,157▲13439% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $20,935 | $25,200 | $65,200 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ts & Juanita Ballance Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ts & Juanita Ballance Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-4741427, based in Decatur, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ts & Juanita Ballance Foundation's EIN?
- Ts & Juanita Ballance Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-4741427.
- How much revenue does Ts & Juanita Ballance Foundation report?
- Ts & Juanita Ballance Foundation reported $517,573 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ts & Juanita Ballance Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Ts & Juanita Ballance Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ts & Juanita Ballance Foundation (EIN 26-4741427) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.