Ball Brothers Foundation
Muncie, Indiana · EIN 350882856 · Private foundation
Ball Brothers Foundation is a private foundation based in Muncie, Indiana. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) 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. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
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.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, low-income communities, older adults.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnetrista Museum & Gardens GENERAL OPERATIONS & CAPITAL SUPPORT; FELLOWS | Muncie, IN | $2.8M | 2024 |
| Minnetrista Cultural Fnd GENERAL OPERATIONS & CAPITAL SUPPORT | Muncie, IN | $2.8M | 2023 |
| Minnetrista Cultural Fnd GENERAL OPERATIONS & CAPITAL SUPPORT; TRANSITION INNOVATION FUND; MICHIGAN SUMMIT | Muncie, IN | $2.8M | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Ball Brothers Foundation
From Ball Brothers Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
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. Example recipients include Minnetrista Museum & Gardens, Minnetrista Cultural Fnd. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Ball Brothers Foundation give in grants?
- Ball Brothers Foundation reported $8.5M in grants in an indexed 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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