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Form 990-PFTax year 2018EIN 26-0024575

Abs Foundation Inc

A private foundation in San Diego, CA. Its return for tax year 2018 lists 46 grants and $1.2 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2018 (period ending Dec 31, 2018), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Abs Foundation Inc
PO Box 276227
Sacramento, CA 958276227
(916) 503-4100
Form and materials
1. Extensive information regarding the organization applying for funding 2. Verification of tax exempt status 3. Financial information including financial statements and current year budget 4. List of officers and board members 5. Project information and projected cost
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

1 return on file

Tax year 2018 is the only return we have read for this foundation so far.

  • Tax year 2018

    $1,223,000

    Grants listed
    46
    Assets, end of year
    $0

Grants paid in 2018

46 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. The Penn State University Philanthropic FundUniversity Park, PA

    Education

    $500,000
  2. University of the Pacific Advanced ServicesStockton, CA

    Education

    $500,000
  3. University of the Pacific Finance Center Payroll DepartmentSacramento, CA

    Education

    $100,000
  4. Wellspace HealthSacramento, CA

    Social welfare

    $6,500
  5. Arizona Helping HandsScottsdale, AZ

    Youth activities

    $6,000
  6. Guide Dogs of the DesertPalm Springs, CA

    Social welfare

    $5,000
  7. Star Jasmine - Jams MusicSanta Barbara, CA

    Youth activities

    $5,000
  8. Acquarium of the PacificLong Beach, CA

    Youth activities

    $4,000
  9. Furniture Bank AtlantaAtlanta, GA

    Social welfare

    $4,000
  10. Children's Museum of DenverDenver, CO

    Arts & cultural

    $3,500
  11. Neighborhood Center of the ArtsGrass Valley, CA

    Arts & cultural

    $3,500
  12. Novato Community Theater IncNovato, CA

    Arts & cultural

    $3,500
  13. Operation Appreciation IncHiawassee, GA

    Youth activities

    $3,500
  14. Palama SettlementHonolulu, HI

    Arts & cultural

    $3,500
  15. Studio East Training for the Performing ArtsKirkland, WA

    Arts & cultural

    $3,500
  16. The Children's Museum of AtlantaAtlanta, GA

    Arts & cultural

    $3,500
  17. Art HatchEscondido, CA

    Arts & cultural

    $3,000
  18. Chicks in CrisisElk Grove, CA

    Social welfare

    $3,000
  19. Fine Arts Chamber PlayersDallas, TX

    Arts & cultural

    $3,000
  20. Future for KidsScottsdale, AZ

    Youth activities

    $3,000
  21. Hawaii Foodbank IncHonolulu, HI

    Social welfare

    $3,000
  22. Project Angel HeartDenver, CO

    Social welfare

    $3,000
  23. Safetyville USASacramento, CA

    Youth activities

    $3,000
  24. Saturday Night Bath Concert FundLawndale, CA

    Arts & culture

    $3,000
  25. Wilson Elementary SchoolCoppell, TX

    Social welfare

    $3,000
  26. City of Refuge - SacramentoSacramento, CA

    Youth activities

    $2,500
  27. American River CollegeSacramento, CA

    Education

    $2,000
  28. Ats Academic Talent SearchSacramento, CA

    Education

    $2,000
  29. Butte College FoundationOroville, CA

    Education

    $2,000
  30. CHP 11-99 FoundationFullerton, CA

    Social welfare

    $2,000
  31. College of the RedwoodsEureka, CA

    Education

    $2,000
  32. Consumnes River College FoundationSacramento, CA

    Education

    $2,000
  33. El Camino College FoundationTorrance, CA

    Education

    $2,000
  34. Green River Community CollegeAuburn, WA

    Education

    $2,000
  35. Junior Achievement of Southern CaliforniaCosta Mesa, CA

    Education

    $2,000
  36. Maricopa Community College FoundationTempe, AZ

    Education

    $2,000
  37. My Stuff Bags FoundationWestlake VLG, CA

    Social welfare

    $2,000
  38. Orange Coast College FoundationCosta Mesa, CA

    Education

    $2,000
  39. Oregon Tech FoundationKlamath Falls, OR

    Education

    $2,000
  40. Red Rocks Community CollegeLakewood, CO

    Education

    $2,000
  41. San Joaquin Delta CollegeStockton, CA

    Education

    $2,000
  42. Sierra College FoundationRocklin, CA

    Education

    $2,000
  43. Sierra College GuardianRocklin, CA

    Education

    $2,000
  44. Uss Hornet Sea Air & Space MuseumAlameda, CA

    Youth activities

    $2,000
  45. Sacramento Food Bank ServicesSacramento, CA

    Social welfaresocial welfaresocial welfare

    $1,500
  46. The Great Arizona Puppet TheaterPhoenix, AZ

    Youth activities

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture7 grants $19,50035% of the total
  2. Human services4 grants $11,00020% of the total
  3. Mental health1 grant $6,50012% of the total
  4. Education3 grants $6,00011% of the total
  5. Crime and legal aid1 grant $3,5006% of the total
  6. Veterans and military1 grant $3,5006% of the total
  7. 2 other causes2 grants $6,00011% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California28 grants $671,500
  2. Pennsylvania1 grant $500,000
  3. Arizona4 grants $12,000
  4. Georgia3 grants $11,000
  5. Colorado3 grants $8,500
  6. Hawaii2 grants $6,500
  7. Texas2 grants $6,000
  8. Washington2 grants $5,500
  9. Oregon1 grant $2,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Mark BallantynePRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Sharee BallantyneSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Dave BakerVICE PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Sharon Van OsdolCFO Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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