George and Frances Ball Foundation

EIN 356033917 Private Foundation

Muncie, IN 47305 |(765) 741-5500

Total Given 2016–2023
$55.2M
412 grants · $6.9M avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$36K
typical mid grants · $10K–$83K
grant size
65%
deep partner · 71/110 multi-year
repeat
$125.3M
Assets (2023)
110
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education Arts & Culture Human Services Youth Development Community Development

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person SHANNON CLINE
Phone (765) 741-5500
Deadlines DEADLINES VARY. DEADLINES AT WWW.GFBALLFDN.ORG
How to Apply DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR PURPOSE OF GRANT REQUEST, BUDGET, COPY OF IRS EXEMPTION LETTER. GRANT SUBMISSION DETAILS AVAILABLE AT THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GFBALLFDN.ORG
Restrictions PROVIDES GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS SHARING SIMILAR VALUES OF THE BALL FAMILY WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS ON IMPROVING THE LIVABILITY AND EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT OF THE CITIZENS OF EAST CENTRAL INDIANA. ADDITIONAL DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.GFBALLFDN.ORG
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Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

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YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2016 $7.4M $105.2M $5.8M 48
2017 $6.9M $114.2M $6.4M 52
2018 $9.4M $103.0M $6.1M 53
2019 $32K $121.1M $5.5M 2
2020 $6.8M $130.2M $6.7M 86
2021 $8.7M $146.9M $7.2M 59
2022 $6.7M $115.2M $6.3M 57
2023 $9.4M $125.3M $6.8M 55

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 412 grants on record

Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$36K
Average
$134K
75th Pctl
$83K
Maximum
$2.5M

Geographic Distribution

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (412 total)

Purpose
Ball State University Foundation Muncie, IN $2,500,000 PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 2023
YMCA of Muncie Muncie, IN $2,075,000 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN - NEW BUILDING 2021
Ivy Tech Foundation Muncie, IN $1,600,000 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN BUILDING PROJECT - MUNCIE CAMPUS 2018
Ball State University Foundation Muncie, IN $1,327,608 ATHLETIC CAMPAIGN CARDINAL COMMITMENT 2016
Minnetrista Cultural Foundation Inc Muncie, IN $1,210,000 OPERATIONS/ CAPITAL PROJECTS & NEW OAKHURST EXPERIENCE 2018
Minnetrista Cultural Foundation Muncie, IN $1,200,000 NEW OAKHURST EXPERIENCE & GENERAL OPERATING/ CAPITAL PROJECTS 2018
Minnetrista Cultural Foundation Inc Muncie, IN $1,135,000 OPERATIONS/ CAPITAL PROJECTS 2016
Minnetrista Cultural Foundation Inc Muncie, IN $1,120,000 OPERATIONS/ CAPITAL PROJECTS & KAREN VINCENT FUND-COLLECTIONS & PRESERVATION 2021
Minnetrista Cultural Foundation Inc Muncie, IN $1,115,000 OPERATIONS/ CAPITAL PROJECTS & CEO TRANSITION FUNDS 2022
Minnetrista Cultural Foundation Inc Muncie, IN $1,110,000 OPERATIONS/ CAPITAL PROJECTS & NEW OAKHURST EXPERIENCE 2020
Minnetrista Cultural Foundation Muncie, IN $1,110,000 GENERAL OPERATING/ CAPITAL PROJECTS 2020
Minnetrista Cultural Foundation Muncie, IN $1,110,000 GENERAL OPERATING/ CAPITAL PROJECTS 2021
Minnetrista Cultural Foundation Muncie, IN $1,110,000 GENERAL OPERATING/ CAPITAL PROJECTS 2022
Minnetrista Cultural Foundation Inc Muncie, IN $1,110,000 OPERATIONS/ CAPITAL PROJECTS 2023
Minnetrista Cultural Foundation Muncie, IN $1,110,000 GENERAL OPERATING/ CAPITAL PROJECTS 2023
Minnetrista Cultural Foundation Inc Muncie, IN $1,110,000 OPERATIONS/ CAPITAL PROJECTS 2017
Ball State University Foundation Muncie, IN $1,000,000 ESTABLISH ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2018
Ball State University Foundation Muncie, IN $1,000,000 SUPPORT FOR MUNCIE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS 2018
YMCA of Muncie Muncie, IN $975,000 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN & SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAM 2021
Ball State University Foundation Muncie, IN $805,000 ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM; ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING COLLEGE PROJECT - COWAN INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING 2023
Muncie Community Schools Muncie, IN $804,100 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION CAN;SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL ROBOTICS TEAM; G. CANADA EDUCATION SUMMIT & SUMMER SCHOOL... 2022
Ball State University Foundation Muncie, IN $800,000 ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2020
Ball State University Foundation Muncie, IN $800,000 ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2021
Ball State University Foundation Muncie, IN $800,000 ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2022
Hillcroft Services Muncie, IN $800,000 BUILDING PROJECTS TO CONSOLIDATE PROGRAMS 2016

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