Edmund F and Virginia B Ball Foundation Inc
Historical FunderMuncie, Indiana · EIN 35-1911169 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $36,204 and $186,359.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SHANNON CLINE |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1408, MUNCIE IN 47308 |
| Phone | 7657415500 |
| INFO@EVBALLFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT, BUDGET AND INCLUDE COPY OF IRS EXEMPTION LETTER |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED OCTOBER 1 THRU MAY 31 |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
64% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leland Township Public Library | Leland, MI | Capital campaign expansion & renovation | $1,000,000 |
| Inland Seas Education Assoc | Suttons Bay, MI | Schoolship program & campus renovations | $530,000 |
| Fishtown Preservation Society | Leland, MI | Property purchase | $500,000 |
| Central Caribbean Marine Institute | Erwina, PA | Reefs go live & ocean science scholars program | $186,359 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Interlochen, MI | Creative writing support | $100,000 |
| Ball State University Fdn | Muncie, IN | Renovations ball honors house | $100,000 |
| Minnetrista Cultural Fdn | Muncie, IN | Funder fund endowment | $100,000 |
| Cornerstone Center for the Arts | Muncie, IN | Admin, education & staffing | $50,000 |
| VFW Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Building fund campaign VFW post 7731 | $50,000 |
| Indiana Youth Institute | Indianapolis, IN | Virginia B. ball library | $40,000 |
| Muncie Children's Museum | Muncie, IN | More to explore capital campaign | $36,204 |
| Leelanau Community Cultural Center | Leland, MI | Performance fund | $35,000 |
| Leelanau Outdoor Center | Maple City, MI | Tuition assistance program | $25,000 |
| Tc Philharmonic | Traverse City, MI | Family concert series | $13,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inland Seas Education Assoc | Suttons Bay, MI | Campus renovation | $500,000 |
| VFW Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Building fund campaign VFW post 7731 | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,765,563 | 16 |
| 2023 | $3,367,684 | 13 |
| 2022 | $1,763,324 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622259349100922
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-1911169
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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