George And Frances Ball Foundation
The George and Frances Ball Foundation is a private foundation based in Muncie, Indiana focused on education, youth, and community grantmaking. The official site lists the foundation's address and phone, strategic plan documents, grantmaking priorities, recent awards, and application guidance. It also provides contact and team pages.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
An Indiana-based nonprofit (often Muncie/Delaware County) working in education, youth development, arts/culture, or community livability seeking program, operating, or capital support.
Good Fit
- • Programs focused on K–12 education, early childhood, or youth development.
- • Local presence or demonstrated impact in Muncie/Delaware County or east-central Indiana.
- • Requests for operating support, capital projects, scholarships, or partnership work with Ball State.
- • Capacity to provide a clear project description, budget, and IRS exemption documentation.
Geography
Observed grantmaking in the latest years is geographically confined to one state (Indiana) with many of the largest awards going to organizations in Muncie/Delaware County.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 45 distinct grantees across education, youth services, arts, and community organizations, indicating a broad and diverse recipient set for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of access exists: the foundation publishes application guidance and contact details, and 11 new organizations were added to the 2023 portfolio, so unfamiliar local applicants have a realistic path to funding.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
