Grants for Makerspaces Build on Industrial Heritage
Ball Brothers Foundation, one of the state of Indiana’s oldest and largest family foundations, awarded a total of $3,620,000 in grants earlier this month. Grants were awarded to 18 organizations that share the Ball Brothers Foundation’s commitment to improving the quality of life in Muncie, East Central Indiana, and Indiana.
Fisher Governance Award Presented at Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner
Ball Brothers Foundation has selected Julie Metzger, President of the board of directors of the Boys & Girls Club of Muncie and Vice President of the Project Leadership board of directors as the 2015 winner of the John W. and Janice B. Fisher Governance Award.
Ball Brothers Foundation Announces Rapid Grant Awards
Over twenty organizations have recently been awarded Rapid Grants by Ball Brothers Foundation. The grants are designed to provide funding in the amount of $5,000 or less to help organizations launch a new program or project, purchase equipment, address safety needs, or take advantage of special opportunities.
Ball Brothers Foundation Accepting Nominations for $10,000 Fisher Governance Award
Ball Brothers Foundation is accepting nominations through August 15 for its annual John W. and Janice B. Fisher Governance Award which recognizes the important role that board members play in the governance of nonprofit organizations.
BBF Selects 2015 Excellence In Teaching Award Winner
Burris kindergarten teacher Renee Huffman has earned Ball Brothers Foundation’s 2015 Excellence in Teaching Award, an honor that includes a $15,000 grant to her school.
Spisak assumes expanded role at BBF
Rich Spisak, program officer at Ball Brothers Foundation (BBF) since 2008, has been named senior program officer at the Muncie-based philanthropy.
Ball Brothers Foundation Announces Judging Panel for Excellence in Teaching Awards
Ball Brothers Foundation is pleased to announce that a five-member panel will select finalists for the foundation’s third “Excellence in Teaching Award.” The honor includes a $15,000 grant to promote innovation in the winning teacher’s district, school and classroom.
2014 Annual Report
In the pages that follow, we offer updates on three multi-faceted initiatives, some still unfolding, that demonstrate the power of partnerships.
2014 Year in Review
With the new year quickly approaching, BBF looks back to 2014. During the 2014 year, BBF awarded over $6.7 million in grants to nonprofits in Muncie, Delaware County, and Indiana.
Neil Schmottlach to retire from Ball Brothers Foundation
Neil Schmottlach, senior program officer at Ball Brothers Foundation (BBF), will retire on Dec. 31 after a career that has spanned 50 years and included teaching, advocating and writing about health and fitness.
BBF grants support major anniversary projects
Projects marking Muncie’s sesquicentennial and Indiana’s bicentennial received major funding boosts this week from Ball Brothers Foundation (BBF).
Fisher Governance Award Presented at Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner
Ball Brothers Foundation has selected Pat Botts, board treasurer of Greater Muncie, IN Habitat for Humanity, as the 2014 winner of the John W. and Janice B. Fisher Governance Award.
Fisher, Petty to lead Ball Brothers Foundation board
Ball Brothers Foundation (BBF), one of the oldest private philanthropies in Indiana still led by members of its founding family, has named James A. Fisher chairman and chief executive officer.
Ball Brothers Foundation Accepting Nominations for $15,000 ‘Excellence In Teaching’ Award
Ball Brothers Foundation is currently accepting applications for its annual Excellence in Teaching Award which recognizes the work of an outstanding and innovative Delaware County public school educator.
Ball Brothers Foundation Mourns the Loss of Board Chairman
Frank E. Ball’s passing on Monday, May 26, 2014, at his residence in Florida will be a great loss to his family and friends.
Grants Demonstrate Investment in Education and Youth
Ball Brothers Foundation awarded grants totaling over $2.7 million during its first grant making period of the year. Approved by the board of directors at the board’s May meeting, the grants support the efforts of thirty-one organizations.
BBF Recognizes Daleville Teacher with ‘Excellence in Teaching Award’
Julian Ravenscroft, an algebra and calculus teacher at Daleville Jr.-Sr. High School, Daleville, has earned Ball Brothers Foundation’s 2014 “Excellence in Teaching Award,” an award that includes a $15,000 grant to the Daleville Community Schools.
Wachtmann joins Ball Brothers Foundation staff
Jenna L. Wachtmann, a recent development officer with Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center in Indianapolis and an intern with the Office of Innovation, U.S. Department of State, joined the program staff at Ball Brothers Foundation effective March 3.
2013 Annual Report
Because a high quality school system is a major factor in attracting and sustaining economic development, we’ve assisted Muncie Community Schools as it goes about the emotional business of merging two high schools. Second, we’ve invested in a cluster of grants to continue the revitalization of Muncie’s downtown. Third, because a vibrant community must offer broad educational and recreational opportunities, we’ve dedicated funds for improvements at Camp Adventure and Minnetrista.
Ball Brothers grants strengthen, enrich community assets
Projects to revitalize Muncie’s downtown neighborhoods and expand Delaware County’s recreation opportunities received $550,000 in support recently as Ball Brothers Foundation announced its Cycle II grant allocations.