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The G Carl Ball Family Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking primarily in Illinois, Arizona, and Missouri, having distributed a total of $4.1 million across 34 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF NORTHWESTERN DUPAGE COUNTY
$3.8M
24%
THE MORTON ARBORETUM
$3M
19%
The Orme School
$1.5M
9%
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Total No. of Grants
44
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to G CARL BALL FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. G CARL BALL FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does G CARL BALL FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
G CARL BALL FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Arizona, and Missouri. 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 G CARL BALL FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from G CARL BALL FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does G CARL BALL FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, G CARL BALL FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $4.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did G CARL BALL FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, G CARL BALL FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF NORTHWESTERN DUPAGE COUNTY, THE MORTON ARBORETUM, and The Orme School. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to G CARL BALL FAMILY FOUNDATION?
G CARL BALL FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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