How much funding does Ball Brothers Foundation Grants provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Ball Brothers Foundation Grants?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for Ball Brothers Foundation Grants?

Eligible applicants: Organizations. Geography: Indiana.

Ball Brothers Foundation Grants

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Organizations

Geography

Indiana

Overview

Ball Brothers Foundation is a 100-year-old private family foundation providing grant funding to organizations, schools, and nonprofits, focused on Muncie, Delaware County, and East Central Indiana. It awarded more than $1.8M in its spring 2026 round, with a stated focus that round on outdoor learning / nature-based play for schools and nonprofits. Prospective applicants are directed to schedule a visit or call to discuss a funding idea before applying (contact-first).

How to Apply

Contact Ball Brothers Foundation (Susan Brumley, Executive Assistant & Convenings Coordinator; info@ballfdn.org, 765-741-5500) to schedule a visit or call to discuss a funding idea before applying; see ballfdn.org How To Apply.

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What Ball Brothers Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024: 113
Total given: $8.29M
Median grant: $20K
Range: $1,500–$2.79M

>99% of its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana, where this grant's project is located.
By dollars: Indiana >99%, Ohio <1%. Top recipient cities: Muncie, IN; Indianapolis, IN; Selma, IN.
14% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
21% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Minnetrista Museum & Gardens · Muncie, IN

General operations & capital support; fellows

$2.79M
Muncie Community Schools · Muncie, IN

Prek-12 innovation & enhancement & excellence in teaching award

$469K
YMCA of Muncie · Muncie, IN

Camp crosley capital phase 2; mitchell early childhood & family center

$290K
Whiteley Community Council · Muncie, IN

Centennial resource hub; campaign consultant opportunity

$255K
Ball State University Foundation · Muncie, IN

Flight path fund

$250K