Muncie Civic Theatre
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.3M
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
31
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Muncie Civic Theatre?
Muncie Civic Theatre is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by George and Frances Ball Foundation ($495K), Ball Brothers Foundation ($236K), The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County Inc ($178K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Muncie Civic Theatre between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| George and Frances Ball Foundation | $495,185 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Ball Brothers Foundation | $235,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County Inc | $177,687 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Avis Foundation Inc | $150,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Edmund F and Virginia B Ball | $100,000 | 2 | 2019–2021 |
| Hamer D & Phyllis C Shafer Foundation | $85,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| The Ayco Charitable Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | $18,600 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Grace Helen Spearman Foundation | $17,500 | 2 | 2019–2025 |
| Psi Iota XI Charities Inc | $9,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Muncie Endurathon Inc | $1,500 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2020) to $445K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $168K.
What grants has Muncie Civic Theatre received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Avis Foundation Inc | Boyce Block Remodel | $150,000 |
| 2025 | The Grace Helen Spearman Foundation | TO PROMOTE ARTS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,600 |
| 2024 | George and Frances Ball Foundation | UNDERWRITE SCRIPTS/ ROYALTIES/ MUSIC FOR SEASON PRODUCTIONS; | $89,397 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County Inc | OPERATING SUPPORT | $69,514 |
| 2024 | Hamer D & Phyllis C Shafer Foundation | PAGE TO STAGE PROGRAM | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Ball Brothers Foundation | OPERATING EXPENSES | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,000 |
| 2023 | George and Frances Ball Foundation | UNDERWRITE SCRIPTS/ ROYALTIES/ MUSIC FOR SEASON PRODUCTIONS; RIGGING SYSTEM PROJECT; CHARLOTTE'S WEB AT SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL | $244,450 |
| 2023 | Ball Brothers Foundation | OPERATING EXPENSES & RIGGING SYSTEM UPGRADE PROJECT | $130,000 |
| 2023 | Hamer D & Phyllis C Shafer Foundation | PAGE TO STAGE PROGRAM | $30,000 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County Inc | RIGGING SYSTEM PROJ. | $21,500 |
| 2023 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | ARTS AND CULTURE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Psi Iota XI Charities Inc | PROJECT ASSISTANCE | $9,000 |
| 2022 | George and Frances Ball Foundation | UNDERWRITE SCRIPTS/ ROYALTIES/ MUSIC FOR SEASON PRODUCTIONS | $87,786 |
| 2022 | The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $32,000 |
| 2022 | Ball Brothers Foundation | OPERATING EXPENSES | $30,000 |
| 2022 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | ARTS AND CULTURE | $10,000 |
| 2021 | George and Frances Ball Foundation | UNDERWRITE SCRIPTS/ ROYALTIES/ MUSIC FOR SEASON PRODUCTIONS | $71,552 |
| 2021 | Edmund F and Virginia B Ball | UPGRADE CURRENT RIGGING SYSTEM | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Ball Brothers Foundation | 2021-2022 SEASON PRODUCTION COSTS; FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM; WATER & SEWAGE SYSTEM | $30,000 |
| 2021 | Hamer D & Phyllis C Shafer Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2021 | The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,489 |
| 2020 | Ball Brothers Foundation | OUTDOOR PERFORMANCE OF THE MUSIC MAN; 2021 SEASON PRODUCTION COSTS; ADDRESSING RIGGING SYSTEM SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT & FISHER GOVERNANCE AWARD | $15,500 |
| 2020 | The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County Inc | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $8,210 |
| 2020 | George and Frances Ball Foundation | MITIGATING COVID-19 | $2,000 |
| 2020 | Muncie Endurathon Inc | PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS | $500 |
| 2019 | Edmund F and Virginia B Ball | PAYDOWN MORTGAGE LOAN | $50,000 |
| 2019 | The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County Inc | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $34,974 |
| 2019 | The Grace Helen Spearman Foundation | TO ENRICH THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THEATRE. | $7,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 31 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Muncie Civic Theatre?
Muncie Civic Theatre is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by George and Frances Ball Foundation ($495K), Ball Brothers Foundation ($236K), The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County Inc ($178K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Muncie Civic Theatre between 2019–2025.
Who is Muncie Civic Theatre's largest funder?
George and Frances Ball Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Muncie Civic Theatre, with $495K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Muncie Civic Theatre received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Muncie Civic Theatre across 31 grants from 11 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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