Ball Brothers Foundation

EIN 350882856 Private Foundation

Muncie, IN 47305 |(765) 741-5500

https://www.ballfdn.org
Total Given 2016–2024
$86.9M
780 grants · $9.7M avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$29K
typical mid grants · $5K–$75K
grant size
61%
deep partner · 152/249 multi-year
repeat
$214.0M
Assets (2024)
249
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education Health Arts & Culture Environment Human Services

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person DONNA MUNCHEL
Phone (765) 741-5500
Deadlines GRANT DEADLINES VARY BY TYPE. DEADLINES AT WWW.BALLFDN.ORG
How to Apply APPLICATIONS CAN BE SUBMITTED ON-LINE AT THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE AT WWW.BALLFDN.ORG. SUBMISSION DETAILS, AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE, DETAIL REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS.
Restrictions BALL BROTHERS FOUNDATION ONLY PROVIDES GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS OPERATING WITHIN THE STATE OF INDIANA. AREAS OF INTEREST INCLUDE ARTS, CULTURE, HUMANITIES; EDUCATION; ENVIRONMENT; HEALTH; HUMAN SERVICES; PUBLIC/SOCIETY BENEFIT. GRANTS ARE AWARDED FOR PROJECT/PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUESTS, GENERAL OPERATIONS, CAPACITY- BUILDING, AND SEED MONEY FOR NEW EFFORTS. ADDITIONAL DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.BALLFDN.ORG
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Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

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YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2016 $9.2M $163.2M $4.7M 86
2017 $11.5M $179.1M $9.8M 104
2018 $11.8M $166.5M $13.9M 83
2019 $2.3M $197.2M $18.8M 43
2020 $13.2M $220.4M $9.7M 106
2022 $12.9M $188.1M $19.6M 116
2023 $12.2M $204.7M $13.7M 125
2024 $13.7M $214.0M $14.9M 117

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 780 grants on record

Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$29K
Average
$111K
75th Pctl
$75K
Maximum
$2.8M

Geographic Distribution

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (780 total)

Purpose
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens Muncie, IN $2,790,000 GENERAL OPERATIONS & CAPITAL SUPPORT; FELLOWS 2024
Minnetrista Cultural Foundation Muncie, IN $2,775,000 GENERAL OPERATIONS & CAPITAL 2022
Minnetrista Cultural FND Muncie, IN $2,775,000 GENERAL OPERATIONS & CAPITAL SUPPORT 2023
Minnetrista Cultural Foundation Muncie, IN $2,775,000 GENERAL OPERATIONS & CAPITAL SUPPORT 2023
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens Muncie, IN $2,775,000 GENERAL OPERATIONS & CAPITAL SUPPORT 2024
Minnetrista Cultural FND Muncie, IN $2,760,000 GENERAL OPERATIONS & CAPITAL SUPPORT; TRANSITION INNOVATION FUND; MICHIGAN SUMMIT 2022
Minnetrista Cultural FND Muncie, IN $2,700,000 GENERAL OPERATIONS 2020
Minnetrista Cultural Foundation Muncie, IN $2,700,000 GENERAL OPERATIONS 2020
Minnetrista Cultural FND Muncie, IN $2,625,000 GENERAL OPERATIONS & MINNETRISTA BOULEVARD SIGNAGE 2018
Minnetrista Cultural Foundation Muncie, IN $2,620,000 GENERAL OPERATIONS 2018
Minnetrista Cultural FND Muncie, IN $2,620,000 OPERATING SUPPORT 2016
Minnetrista Cultural FND Muncie, IN $2,620,000 GENERAL OPERATIONS 2017
Minnetrista Cultural Foundation Muncie, IN $2,620,000 GENERAL OPERATIONS 2017
Ball State University Foundation Muncie, IN $2,500,000 CAPITAL PROJECT: PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 2024
Ball State University Foundation Muncie, IN $2,000,000 DESTINATION 2040: "OUR FLIGHT PATH" & MEARNS/PROUD MUNCIE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS SCHOLARSHIP FUND 2020
YMCA of Muncie Muncie, IN $1,070,000 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR NEW FACILITY; CAMP CROSLEY HILLTOP CABIN RENOVATION;MITCHELL STAFF RECRUITMENT; MICHIGAN... 2022
Ball State University Muncie, IN $1,000,000 BALL STATE & MUNCIE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS - BETTER TOGETHER 2018
YMCA of Muncie Muncie, IN $810,000 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR NEW FACILITY; MITCHELL ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT; ONPRINCIPLE ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE 2023
Ivy Tech Foundation Muncie, IN $500,000 MUNCIE CAPITAL PROJECT - NURSING 2018
Ivy Tech Foundation Muncie, IN $500,000 MUNCIE CAMPUS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 2018
Ball State University Muncie, IN $500,000 BALL STATE & MUNCIE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS - BETTER TOGETHER 2020
Muncie Community Schools Muncie, IN $487,924 IMPROVEMENT, INNOVATION & ENHANCEMENT; EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD; MUNCIE AREA CAREER CENTER TRANSPORTATION... 2020
Muncie Community Schools Muncie, IN $477,500 PREK-12 INNOVATION & ENHANCEMENT FUNDING & EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD 2023
Cardinal Greenway Inc Muncie, IN $475,000 KITSELMAN BRIDGE 2016
Muncie Community Schools Muncie, IN $469,000 PREK-12 INNOVATION & ENHANCEMENT & EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD 2024

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