Betty And Leo Balzereit Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various social services, with a strong emphasis on aiding vulnerable populations such as victims of domestic violence and individuals experiencing homelessness. Its mission reflects a commitment to providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and advocacy services, particularly for women and families in crisis. The foundation funds a range of programs, including those focused on health, education, and empowerment, aiming to rebuild lives and foster healthier communities. Its grantmaking primarily supports organizations that offer direct assistance and resources to those in need.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A regional nonprofit providing domestic violence, emergency shelter, transitional housing, or related social services—preferably with an established track record and a presence in Pennsylvania or within the five-state footprint; requests in the $10k–$40k range match observed awards.
Good Fit
- • Programs focused on domestic violence shelter, emergency housing, or transitional services for women and families
- • Located in Pennsylvania or within the observed five-state footprint (PA, CT, FL, NY, MD)
- • Request size in the typical $10k–$40k award range
- • An established organization with prior local credibility or prior relationship to foundation trustees or the mailing contact
- • Willingness to apply via mailed letter and meet the 12/31 submission timing
Geography
Grants span five states but are regionally concentrated: roughly half of giving in the latest year went to Pennsylvania, the foundation's home state.
Recipient Variety
The latest year funded 23 distinct recipients and the three-year history shows many independent charities across multiple states, indicating a broad recipient set despite some repeat funding.
New Applicants
A public application route exists (mailed-letter submission with a named contact, phone number, and a 12/31 deadline), and occasional new grantees have been admitted, but the portfolio is heavily repeat-driven, so new entrants appear possible but not frequent.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
