George and Frances Ball Foundation
Accepts applications
George and Frances Ball Foundation is a private foundation in Muncie, Indiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.0 million in 49 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $1.1 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.0 million
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$134 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.6 million the year before.
29% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.6 million | 45 | $125 million |
| 2024 | $5.0 million | 49 | $134 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Shannon Cline PO Box 1408, Muncie, IN 47308 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (765) 741-5500 |
| What to submit | Description 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 |
| Deadlines | Deadlines vary. Deadlines at www.gfballfdn.org |
| Restrictions | Provides 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 |
What George and Frances Ball Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 49 | $5.0 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnetrista Cultural Foundation Inc | Operations/ capital projects | $1.1 million |
| Muncie Community Schools | Longfellow school modular classrooms;blackrock subgrant; education data outcomes team; northside middle school view boards; robotic team southside middle school; can support & recognition; summer attendance rewards; student npps stipends | $729,423 |
| Ball State University Foundation | Performing arts center | $400,000 |
| Urban Light Community Church | Community social hub | $300,000 |
| Heart of Indiana United Way | Administrative overhead costs; third grade reading c2c can; can support & recognition; good attendance campaign | $291,500 |
| United Day Care Center of de Co | Addition of three infant & toddler classrooms | $250,000 |
| YMCA of Muncie | Capital campaign; camp crosley; can leadership recognition | $219,241 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Muncie | Operations & programming: out of school programs & middle grade math can | $175,000 |
| Muncie Innovation Connector Inc | Stem/minor operations support; middle grade math can; can leadership recognition; operational support | $158,550 |
| Ivy Tech Community College Muncie | Director community education | $92,950 |
| Cornerstone Center for the Arts | General operating costs | $90,000 |
| Muncie Civic Theatre | Underwrite scripts/ royalties/ music for season productions; | $89,397 |
| Greater Muncie in Habitat for Humanity | Housing program | $85,000 |
| Project Leadership Inc | Blackrock subgrant | $80,000 |
| The Nature Convservancy in Indiana | Continued water quality | $70,000 |
| Delaware Advancement Corporation | Support vision 2027 plan implementation; can leadership appreciation | $65,000 |
| Eci Regional Partnership | General operating expenses | $65,000 |
| Red-Tail Conservancy Inc | Operations support & matching challenge grant | $65,000 |
| Youth for Christ Muncie Area | Juvenile justice ministry at yoc & city life program; mentoring/tutoring strategies with mcs students | $61,438 |
| Cardinal Greenways | Matching support & trail gap work with taylor university | $60,000 |
| Riley Childrens Foundation | Large-scale t-1d | $50,000 |
| Teen Works | Programming & service | $50,000 |
| YWCA of Central Indiana | Emergency shelter & c.o.t.s. Program | $40,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Big idea initiative delaware county | $40,000 |
| Whitely Community Council | Funds for fundraising consultant; offset costs with director's salary & support education initiatives | $40,000 |
| Motivate Our Minds | After school & summer program | $40,000 |
| Ross Community Center | Operations & programming | $40,000 |
| Christian Ministries of Delaware County | Emergency men's sleeping room & shelter's security system | $34,000 |
| Open Door Health Services | 8twelve coalition operations support | $30,000 |
| Music for All | Summer symposium support | $25,000 |
| Health Hospital Corpopen Door Healt | Outreach health covering kids & families | $20,000 |
| Youth Symphony Orchestras | Partnership program with ball state university & implement private lessons | $16,000 |
| College Mentors for Kids | Bsu chapter program school activities | $15,000 |
| The Classroom Connections Eci | General operations | $15,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Staff/expense support | $10,000 |
| BY5 Early Learning Initiative | Can leadership & spring summit | $10,000 |
| Visit Muncie Inc | Magic in muncie solar eclipse | $10,000 |
| Indiana Philanthropy Alliance | Participation in statewide alliance of philanthropic organizations | $9,000 |
| Inspire Academy | Scholastic assessement-family engagement assessment | $7,998 |
| Muncie Downtown Development Partnership | Muncie three trails music series | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ermalene M Faulkner
- Joseph F Wiese
- Stefan S Anderson
- James R Williams
- Thomas J Kinghorn
- Mark K Hardwick
- Jon H Moll
- Ronald K Fauquher
- Marianne L Vorhees
- Michael B Galliher
- William M Bracken
- Steven M Smith
Questions people ask
Does George and Frances Ball Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Deadlines vary. Deadlines at www.gfballfdn.org.
How much does George and Frances Ball Foundation give?
$5.0 million in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs George and Frances Ball Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ermalene M Faulkner (Director), Joseph F Wiese (Secretary, Dir), Stefan S Anderson (Director) and James R Williams (Director) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does George and Frances Ball Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.