Ball Brothers Foundation Fellows Program Grant

Ball Brothers Foundation Fellows Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Ball Brothers Foundation
Amount: Up to US $15,000
Last Updated: September 01, 2025

Summary

The Ball Brothers Foundation Fellows Program aims to enhance the skills of nonprofit leaders in East Central Indiana. Established in 1926, the foundation emphasizes philanthropy over mere charity, honoring the legacy of the Ball brothers. This program facilitates monthly interactions between fellows and foundation staff from April to December, fostering dialogue around nonprofit management and community challenges. By participating, leaders can better understand foundation operations, acquire management skills, and develop their leadership capabilities.

Overview

About the Foundation Since its inception in 1926, Ball Brothers Foundation has remained committed to the belief that philanthropy holds greater power than mere charity. This conviction is deeply rooted in the values of the Ball brothers, who sought to enhance the quality of life in the Indiana community they chose to call home. Today, we continue to honor their legacy as one of the oldest private foundations in Indiana still led by members of its founding family. Our Mission Ball Brothers Foundation is dedicated to the stewardship legacy of the Ball brothers and to the pursuit of improving the quality of life in Muncie, Delaware County, East Central Indiana, and Indiana through philanthropy and leadership. Ball Brothers Foundation Fellows Program Ball Brothers Foundation offers a Fellows Program each year, which provides East Central Indiana nonprofit leaders and outstanding community leaders with an opportunity for two-way dialogue to help broaden their understanding of the foundation world. Fellows meet face-to-face with Ball Brothers Foundation staff members once a month from April through December. In addition to investing in local nonprofit leaders and listening to their perspectives on nonprofit management and current community issues, the program is a way for the foundation to demonstrate its transparency and receive feedback and insights from grantees. The goals of the Fellows Program are to help leaders: better understand how Ball Brothers Foundation and foundations in general operategain new nonprofit management skillsdevelop new leadership skills.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Fellows must hold the Executive Director position or a top leadership position in their organization. They are nominated and selected by Ball Brothers Foundation staff members based on a range of factors, including potential to benefit from the program, demonstration of leadership, strong character and integrity, community commitment, and other considerations.