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Ball Brothers Foundation

Muncie, Indiana  ·  EIN 350882856  ·  Private foundation

Ball Brothers Foundation is a private foundation based in Muncie, Indiana. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $8.5M in grants paid and $146.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 866 individual grants from this funder — $72.9M awarded across 2015–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$8.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$146.9M
Total assets
866
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Ball Brothers Foundation funds

Ball Brothers Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, disability services, early childhood education, economic development, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & Agriculture

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, low-income communities, older adults.

black communitieschildrendisabledfamilieslow-income communitiesolder adultswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Ball Brothers Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
GENERAL OPERATIONS & CAPITAL SUPPORT; FELLOWS
Muncie, IN$2.8M2024
Minnetrista Cultural Fnd
GENERAL OPERATIONS & CAPITAL SUPPORT
Muncie, IN$2.8M2023
Minnetrista Cultural Fnd
GENERAL OPERATIONS & CAPITAL SUPPORT; TRANSITION INNOVATION FUND; MICHIGAN SUMMIT
Muncie, IN$2.8M2022
Minnetrista Cultural Fnd
GENERAL OPERATIONS & NEXT LEVEL TRAILS PROPOSAL
Muncie, IN$2.7M2019
Minnetrista Cultural Fnd
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Muncie, IN$2.7M2020
Minnetrista Cultural Fnd
GENERAL OPERATIONS & MINNETRISTA BOULEVARD SIGNAGE
Muncie, IN$2.6M2018
Minnetrista Cultural Fnd
OPERATING SUPPORT
Muncie, IN$2.6M2016
Minnetrista Cultural Fnd
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Muncie, IN$2.6M2017
Minnetrista Cultural Fnd
OPERATING SUPPORT
Muncie, IN$2.6M2015
YMCA of Muncie
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR NEW FACILITY; CAMP CROSLEY HILLTOP CABIN RENOVATION;MITCHELL STAFF RECRUITMENT; MICHIGAN SUMMIT; ICE LEAGUE
Muncie, IN$1.1M2022
YMCA of Muncie
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR NEW FACILITY; MITCHELL ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT; ONPRINCIPLE ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Muncie, IN$810K2023
Cardinal Greenway Inc
OPERATING SUPPORT & KITSELMAN BRIDGE
Muncie, IN$578K2019
Ivy Tech Foundation
MUNCIE CAPITAL PROJECT - NURSING
Muncie, IN$500K2018
Ball State University
BALL STATE & MUNCIE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS - BETTER TOGETHER
Muncie, IN$500K2020
Muncie Community Schools
IMPROVEMENT, INNOVATION & ENHANCEMENT; EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD; MUNCIE AREA CAREER CENTER TRANSPORTATION FEASIBILITY STUDY; PREPARING F
Muncie, IN$488K2020

Ball Brothers Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2015$6.9M
2016$7.3M
2017$7.4M
2018$7.7M
2019$8.1M
2020$8.5M
2022$10.0M
2023$8.8M
2024$8.3M

How to apply for funding from Ball Brothers Foundation

From Ball Brothers Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“GRANT DEADLINES VARY BY TYPE. DEADLINES AT WWW.BALLFDN.ORG”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at ballfdn.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Ball Brothers Foundation

Does Ball Brothers Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Ball Brothers Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Ball Brothers Foundation fund?
Ball Brothers Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Minnetrista Museum & Gardens, Minnetrista Cultural Fnd, Minnetrista Cultural Fnd. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Ball Brothers Foundation give in grants?
Ball Brothers Foundation reported $8.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $72.9M over 866 grants.
Where is Ball Brothers Foundation located?
Ball Brothers Foundation is based in Muncie, Indiana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 350882856.
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About this profile. This page is built from Ball Brothers Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Ball Brothers Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.