Edmund F and Virginia B Ball Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Edmund F and Virginia B Ball Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Muncie, Indiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.8 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.8 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$16.0 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.4 million the year before.
43% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.8 million | 15 | $19.7 million |
| 2023 | $3.4 million | 12 | $18.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 14 | $16.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Shannon Cline PO Box 1408, Muncie, IN 47308 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (765) 741-5500, info@evballfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Application should include complete description of project, budget and include copy of IRS exemption letter |
| Deadlines | Applications accepted october 1 thru may 31 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Edmund F and Virginia B Ball Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 7 | $2.2 million |
| Indiana | 5 | $326,204 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $186,359 |
| Missouri | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leland Township Public Library | Capital campaign expansion & renovation | $1.0 million |
| Inland Seas Education Assoc | Schoolship program & campus renovations | $530,000 |
| Fishtown Preservation Society | Property purchase | $500,000 |
| Central Caribbean Marine Institute | Reefs go live & ocean science scholars program | $186,359 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Creative writing support | $100,000 |
| Ball State University Fdn | Renovations ball honors house | $100,000 |
| Minnetrista Cultural Fdn | Funder fund endowment | $100,000 |
| Cornerstone Center for the Arts | Admin, education & staffing | $50,000 |
| VFW Foundation | Building fund campaign vfw post 7731 | $50,000 |
| Indiana Youth Institute | Virginia b. Ball library | $40,000 |
| Muncie Children's Museum | More to explore capital campaign | $36,204 |
| Leelanau Community Cultural Center | Performance fund | $35,000 |
| Leelanau Outdoor Center | Tuition assistance program | $25,000 |
| TC Philharmonic | Family concert series | $13,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy B Keilty
- Michael J Fisher Jr
- Frederick C Ball
- Robert B Ball
- Tamara S Phillips
- Charles F Ball
- Lauren E Conner
- Stacy McHenry
Questions people ask
Does Edmund F and Virginia B Ball Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications accepted october 1 thru may 31.
How much does Edmund F and Virginia B Ball Foundation Inc give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Edmund F and Virginia B Ball Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Nancy B Keilty (Vice Pres & Dir), Michael J Fisher Jr (Director), Frederick C Ball (Director) and Robert B Ball (President & Dir) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Edmund F and Virginia B Ball Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.