Tim Ballard is the founder and CEO of OUR, Operation Underground Railroada non-profit organization that rescues children from sex trafficking.
After positive reviews for July 4, 2023-release The Sound of Freedoma feature film about Tim’s life produced by Angel Studios, we thought of telling you more about Tim’s personal life.
Back in 1999, Tim met his now-wife, Katherine Ballard, at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. They quickly fell in love, got married, and started a family. More than two decades have passed since then, and even today, they still have stars in their eyes when they talk about each other.
Read on and you’ll discover more about Katherine and the life she shares with Tim.
Meet Katherine Ballard, wife of Tim Ballard
Every year on April 25, Katherine Ballard and Tim Ballard wish each other ‘Happy Wedding Anniversary!’ “Katherine, I love you even more today than I did 21 years ago (and I loved you SO MUCH then ❤️),” Tim wrote on Facebook on the same day in 2021.
It’s not just on special occasions that Tim speaks highly of his beautiful wife. He doesn’t hesitate to tell her how grateful he is to his “Heavenly Father” for her. He regularly tells the world how much they love each other.
Katherine naturally reciprocated the sentiment. Not long ago, a blog post about ourrescue.org Speaking about how she found it easy to support Tim because she loves him, Katherine said it was a relief to know he was doing something meaningful that very few people could and would do. As a result, her belief in Tim boosted his confidence.
A period in Tim and Katherine’s relationship is also shown in The Sound of Freedom. Actor Jim Caviezel plays Katherine’s real-life anti-trafficking activist husband, and Mira Sorvino has been cast as her, in an extended cameo.
Tim Ballard And Katherine Ballard Children
As of 2023, Tim Ballard and Katherine Ballard present themselves as the parents of nine children. Two of them (son Colin and daughter Coline) are adopted. They were apparently rescued from human traffickers by Tim while he was conducting a sting operation in Haiti. The nine children range in age from 23 to 6 as of June 2023.
Tim met Colin and Coline, a brother and sister, on a trip to Haiti. And just months after starting the adoption process, Katherine felt inspired to help more children and even founded an organization to do just that.
Katherine, Tim and the kids seen in November 2020 (Photo: Facebook)
Alongside this photo, Tim wrote sincerely that he was grateful to have an eternal family, because his children were the light of his world. And just on May 14, 2023, Tim was full of praise for Katherine as an inspiring and wonderful mother to his children.
Their son, Blain Ballard, is a volunteer with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He previously attended Westlake High School in Utah. Back in May 2019, his proud parents were thrilled when he was called to serve a two-year church mission in Quito, Ecuador. “What a blessing to be his dad!!!,” Tim said at the time.
The other son, Daniel, is much younger. He was born while Tim and his wife were fighting to bring their Haitian children home. The adoption process took more than three years.
The remaining children we know about are two daughters, Anne and Della.
Katherine Ballard’s Age
Katherine Ballard was born in 1976. So even at most, she shouldn’t be older than her mid to late 40s.
What was Katherine Ballard’s maiden name?
It is understood that Katherine used her maiden name Zinn before taking her husband’s surname Ballard.
Katherine is the daughter of Tamara and Richard Zinn. Born in December 1951, Tamara turns 71 in 2022. Meanwhile, as of July 2023, Richard is 74 years old.
Katherine Ballard Jobs
In March 2020, Tim revealed on his Facebook that Katherine had set up a foundation called Children Need Families (CNF)He said he was really excited for her and informed everyone that the organization is now a project of Operation Underground Railroad. He also shared that they will work together to further promote OUR AFTERCARE efforts. And they have been doing so for years. Together, they have worked with children who have been trafficked or are at risk of being trafficked and helped place them with families who want to adopt them.
So far, Katherine’s foundation has supported 140 families, awarded 145 grants, and partnered with seven agencies. She states on her website that a total of 223 children have gone home or are in the process of going home thanks to CNF’s donors, volunteers, and partners.
Related FAQs
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Where is Katherine Ballard from?
As of July 2023, Katherine Ballard and her family are living somewhere in California. As for her hometown, Katherine was likely born and raised in Eagle Mountain, Utah.
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What is Katherine Ballard’s birthday?
Katherine Ballard’s birthday is May 2, which makes her a Taurus.
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Does Katherine Ballard use Instagram and Facebook?
Katherine Ballard can be found on both Instagram and Facebook. However, her IG account @katherineballard, with 264 posts and 80 followers, is private until July 5, 2023.
When using Facebook as ‘Katherine Ballard’, Katherine does not appear to post much.