The Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation, established in 1973, reflects the philanthropic legacy of Mr. Lloyd G. Balfour. The Foundation focuses on three core areas: educational scholarships for Balfour Company employees and their families, charitable support for organizations serving Attleboro, Massachusetts, and funding for educational organizations across New England. These priorities reflect Mr. Balfour’s commitment to his employees, his local community, and his passion for education.
Scholarships provided through the Foundation are administered by the Attleboro Scholarship Foundation. These awards are specifically for Balfour Company employees, their children, grandchildren, and other deserving students from Attleboro High School. Interested parties are directed to contact Wendy Holt, Executive Director of the Attleboro Scholarship Foundation, for details.
For organizations serving Attleboro, the Foundation considers applications for educational, health, and human services programs, particularly those aimed at underserved populations. These applications are due by March 1, with decisions typically communicated by July 31. This stream focuses on supporting local community needs in Attleboro and aligns with the founder’s strong community ties.
Educational organizations serving the broader New England area, particularly those aiding underserved or underrepresented populations in accessing and succeeding in higher education, are also eligible. These applicants may apply by June 1 or November 1, with decision notifications by September 30 and February 28 respectively. General operating support is allowed, but discouraged for organizations with annual budgets exceeding $10 million and not available to public schools or charter schools. Small capital expenses can be included in proposals, and multi-year requests are encouraged to support long-term organizational capacity.
The Foundation explicitly gives special consideration to organizations mentioned in Mr. Balfour’s will, including Sigma Chi Foundation, the Inter-Fraternity Conference Foundation, Indiana University, Phi Delta Phi Foundation, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Culver Military Academy, and the University of Notre Dame. Applicants must align their proposals with the Foundation's stated priorities and are encouraged to consult the Massachusetts-specific guidelines outlined in the application section.
The geographic scope includes Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Organizations must operate within these states to be eligible. Funding is recurring with three defined annual deadlines, and decisions are made based on alignment with mission priorities, program impact, and target populations.
General operating support discouraged for organizations with budgets over $10 million or public schools; small capital costs allowed.;
