Bales Family Foundation
EIN 83-2521945 · VA · NTEE T22
Giving Profile
In 2025, Bales Family Foundation based in VA paid 2 grants totaling $10K to 2 organizations. Its largest recipients included COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC BROADCASTING and WHRO PUBLIC MEDIA. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.
Foundation at a Glance
- Total assets
- $480,059
- Giving (latest yr)
- $10,000
- Filing year
- 2025
- Itemized grants
- 2
- Median grant
- $5K
- Recipients
- 2
- States reached
- 1
- Officers/trustees
- 5
- Unsolicited applications
- No — invitation only
Where the Money Goes
Top recipients
- Commonwealth Public Broadcasting$5,000
- Whro Public Media$5,000
Where grants went
- Virginia$10,000 · 2 grants
Grants Paid (2)
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FAQFrequently Asked Questions
No. Bales Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.
Bales Family Foundation is classified as a Arts, Culture & Humanities funder. Museums, performing arts, cultural institutions, and the humanities.
In its most recent filing, Bales Family Foundation reported 2 itemized grants totaling $10K.
Recent recipients include COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC BROADCASTING, WHRO PUBLIC MEDIA. The full grant list is on this page.
Bales Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Virginia, per its IRS 990-PF filing.
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