Private foundation · EIN 35-6033917

George And Frances Ball Foundation

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Muncie, IN

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Tax year 2024 (period ending 2024-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2025 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202533179349103078
Total assets (EOY)$89,617,801
Grants paid$5,010,497
Typical (median) grant$40,000
Grants listed49
Giving in home state (IN)100%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K2
$5K–$25K17
$25K–$100K21
$100K+9

Smallest $3,000 · Largest $1,110,000

Geographic focus

IN
100%

Common purposes

operationsschoolmiddlerecognitioncostsgradeleadershipcapitaleducationsummercampaignprogrammingmathclassroomsblackrock

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$5,625,000$75,990,69245
2024$5,010,497$89,617,80149

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactSHANNON CLINE
AddressPO BOX 1408, MUNCIE, IN, 47308
Phone7657415500
Form & materialsDESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR PURPOSE OF GRANT REQUEST, BUDGET, COPY OF IRS EXEMPTION LETTER. GRANT SUBMISSION DETAILS AVAILABLE AT THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GFBALLFDN.ORG
DeadlinesDEADLINES VARY. DEADLINES AT WWW.GFBALLFDN.ORG
RestrictionsPROVIDES GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS SHARING SIMILAR VALUES OF THE BALL FAMILY WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS ON IMPROVING THE LIVABILITY AND EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT OF THE CITIZENS OF EAST CENTRAL INDIANA. ADDITIONAL DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.GFBALLFDN.ORG

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Minnetrista Cultural Foundation IncMUNCIE, INOPERATIONS/ CAPITAL PROJECTS$1,110,000
Muncie Community SchoolsMUNCIE, INLONGFELLOW SCHOOL MODULAR CLASSROOMS;BLACKROCK SUBGRANT; EDUCATION DATA OUTCOMES TEAM; NORTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL VIEW BOAR$729,423
Ball State University FoundationMUNCIE, INPERFORMING ARTS CENTER$400,000
Urban Light Community ChurchMUNCIE, INCOMMUNITY SOCIAL HUB$300,000
Heart Of Indiana United WayMUNCIE, INADMINISTRATIVE OVERHEAD COSTS; THIRD GRADE READING C2C CAN; CAN SUPPORT & RECOGNITION; GOOD ATTENDANCE CAMPAIGN$291,500
United Day Care Center Of De CoMUNCIE, INADDITION OF THREE INFANT & TODDLER CLASSROOMS$250,000
Ymca Of MuncieMUNCIE, INCAPITAL CAMPAIGN; CAMP CROSLEY; CAN LEADERSHIP RECOGNITION$219,241
Boys & Girls Club Of MuncieMUNCIE, INOPERATIONS & PROGRAMMING: OUT OF SCHOOL PROGRAMS & MIDDLE GRADE MATH CAN$175,000
Muncie Innovation Connector IncMUNCIE, INSTEM/MINOR OPERATIONS SUPPORT; MIDDLE GRADE MATH CAN; CAN LEADERSHIP RECOGNITION; OPERATIONAL SUPPORT$158,550
Ivy Tech Community College MuncieMUNCIE, INDIRECTOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION$92,950
Cornerstone Center For The ArtsMUNCIE, INGENERAL OPERATING COSTS$90,000
Muncie Civic TheatreMUNCIE, INUNDERWRITE SCRIPTS/ ROYALTIES/ MUSIC FOR SEASON PRODUCTIONS;$89,397
Greater Muncie In Habitat For HumanityMUNCIE, INHOUSING PROGRAM$85,000
Project Leadership IncMARION, INBLACKROCK SUBGRANT$80,000
The Nature Convservancy In IndianaINDIANAPOLIS, INCONTINUED WATER QUALITY$70,000
Delaware Advancement CorporationMUNCIE, INSUPPORT VISION 2027 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION; CAN LEADERSHIP APPRECIATION$65,000
Eci Regional PartnershipMUNCIE, INGENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES$65,000
Red-Tail Conservancy IncMUNCIE, INOPERATIONS SUPPORT & MATCHING CHALLENGE GRANT$65,000
Youth For Christ Muncie AreaMUNCIE, INJUVENILE JUSTICE MINISTRY AT YOC & CITY LIFE PROGRAM; MENTORING/TUTORING STRATEGIES WITH MCS STUDENTS$61,438
Cardinal GreenwaysMUNCIE, INMATCHING SUPPORT & TRAIL GAP WORK WITH TAYLOR UNIVERSITY$60,000
Riley Childrens FoundationINDIANAPOLIS, INLARGE-SCALE T-1D$50,000
Teen WorksINDIANAPOLIS, INPROGRAMMING & SERVICE$50,000
Ywca Of Central IndianaMUNCIE, INEMERGENCY SHELTER & C.O.T.S. PROGRAM$40,000
Second Harvest Food BankMUNCIE, INBIG IDEA INITIATIVE DELAWARE COUNTY$40,000
Whitely Community CouncilMUNCIE, INFUNDS FOR FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT; OFFSET COSTS WITH DIRECTOR'S SALARY & SUPPORT EDUCATION INITIATIVES$40,000
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