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The George and Frances Ball Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that has disbursed a total of $5 million across 61 grantees in 2024, primarily focusing on Indiana. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, and prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC
$12.8M
23%

IVY TECH FOUNDATION INC
$2.3M
4%
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF MUNCIE INDIANA INC
$1.5M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
49
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$37.6K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GEORGE AND FRANCES BALL FOUNDATION?
Yes. GEORGE AND FRANCES BALL FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does GEORGE AND FRANCES BALL FOUNDATION give?
GEORGE AND FRANCES BALL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are GEORGE AND FRANCES BALL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GEORGE AND FRANCES BALL FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GEORGE AND FRANCES BALL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, GEORGE AND FRANCES BALL FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GEORGE AND FRANCES BALL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, GEORGE AND FRANCES BALL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include BALL STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC, IVY TECH FOUNDATION INC, and YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF MUNCIE INDIANA INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GEORGE AND FRANCES BALL FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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