BALL BROTHERS FOUNDATION

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024

MUNCIE, INEIN 350882856 Website

Annual Giving

$8.3M-6% YoY

Grants

113

Median Grant

$20K

Organizations Funded

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Foundation Overview

Mission

Dedicated to stewardship legacy of Ball brothers and pursuit of improving quality of life in Muncie, Delaware County, East Central Indiana, and Indiana through philanthropy and leadership; commitment to place-based grantmaking rooted in history and Ball family legacy

Focus Areas

arts & culture (museums, performing arts, music)k-12 education & school innovationearly childhood care & learningyouth development & out-of-school programmingrecreational facilities & sports programmingcommunity & downtown developmentaffordable housingfood security & food bank operations

Grant Types

operating supportcapital campaigns & capital projectsprogram/project supportfellowshipscapacity building / organizational supportstrategic planning grantsequipment & facility repairsemergency grants

Funded Initiatives

Over $3 million awarded in spring 2025 grants; $5 million in second round 2023 grants; 174 grants totaling $8.8 million in 2023; $40,000 grant to City of Muncie for waterway projects; Project Blueways initiative for White River and Mississinewa River watersheds; annually pays out more than $8 million in grants

How to Apply

Online application system called GoApply accessible through ballfdn.org/apply; offers General Grants awarded twice annually for larger-scale projects and Rapid Grants up to $5,000 available February through November; applications due by 4:00 p.m. on deadline date; final reports required through GoApply system

Does Not Fund

Geographic focus limited to Muncie, Delaware County, East Central Indiana, and Indiana

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024-6%

$8.3M

Grants

113

Median

$20K

States

2023-12%

$8.8M

Grants

120

Median

$17K

States

2022

$10.0M

Grants

114

Median

$30K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$20K

Typical Grant (Median)

$2K

Smallest

$5K

25th Pctile

$60K

75th Pctile

$2.8M

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $5K and $60K.

Largest Recent Grants

$2.8M

2024

MINNETRISTA MUSEUM & GARDENS

IN · GENERAL OPERATIONS & CAPITAL SUPPORT; FELLOWS

$469K

2024

MUNCIE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

IN · PREK-12 INNOVATION & ENHANCEMENT & EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD

$290K

2024

YMCA OF MUNCIE

IN · CAMP CROSLEY CAPITAL PHASE 2; MITCHELL EARLY CHILDHOOD & FAMILY CENTER

$255K

2024

WHITELEY COMMUNITY COUNCIL

IN · CENTENNIAL RESOURCE HUB; CAMPAIGN CONSULTANT OPPORTUNITY

$250K

2024

BALL STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

IN · FLIGHT PATH FUND

Geographic Focus

$8.3M112 grants

$3K1 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$173.8M

$8.3M(4.8%)

2023

$170.7M

$8.8M(5.2%)

2022

$168.9M

$10.0M(5.9%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.