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Deadline

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Grant Type

Foundation

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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.

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

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Education
  • K-12 schools
  • Environmental education
  • Academic enrichment

Project Locations

  • IN

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