Local Childcare Centers Challenged by Pandemic Receive BBF Support
Throughout the pandemic, challenges related to childcare have gained significant attention. BBF has focused early childhood funding throughout the year on helping local childcare centers reopen safely, support staffing needs, and even reconfigure spaces for improved safety.
Spreading some good news in 2020
FALL 2020 NEWSLETTER
2020 has been a long, challenging year, to say the least. Providing a hopeful look ahead, Ball Brothers Foundation is excited to share some good news during these difficult times.
Looking to improve quality of life beyond COVID-19, Ball Brothers Foundation awards over $6 million in grants to support education, workforce development, more
In its final round of grants for the year, Ball Brothers Foundation awarded more than $6 million to local nonprofits, schools, workforce development organizations and other entities
Ron Fauquher of Innovation Connector recognized with annual Fisher Governance Award
This year’s Fisher Governance Award, annually presented by Ball Brothers Foundation, was awarded to Ron Fauquher, chair of the Innovation Connector Board of Directors. Fauquher was honored with the award at the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce’s 126th Annual Meeting Celebration on Oct. 15.
Jud Fisher Remarks at Kitselman Trailhead Convening
On October 13, 2020, Ball Brothers Foundation partnered with the Cardinal Greenway to host a convening at the new Kitselman Trailhead on the city of Muncie’s eastside.
Next Phase of Ross Center Sports Complex Underway
A decade ago, just two baseball/softball fields and a small park stood adjacent to the Ross Community Center on Muncie’s southside.
Collaborative Effort Pushes Census Participation
Two years ago, The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County recognized an opportunity to take a leadership role in encouraging the public to participate in the 2020 Census.
“Project Blueways” to Support Local Rivers, Watersheds
As a place-based family foundation that was established in 1926 in Muncie, Indiana, Ball Brothers Foundation has a long history of supporting efforts related to the White River. In 2020, we are building on this interest by dedicating additional funding to projects involving the White River, the Mississinewa River, and surrounding watersheds in East Central Indiana. We are calling this effort “Project Blueways.”
‘The future of medicine’: Local partnership enhances Muncie as one of the state’s leading medical hubs
According to Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Delaware County has the fourth-highest number of primary care physicians per capita in the state—a ranking that should mean the county is one of the healthiest. But it’s not.
Funding Supports Students in Navigating Graduation Requirements
As high school freshmen and sophomores return to school this fall—whether virtually or in-person—among the changes they face are ensuring that they meet new graduation guidelines.
2020 Fisher Governance Award nomination deadline approaching
The deadline to nominate a board member for Ball Brothers Foundation’s annual John W. and Janice B. Fisher Governance Award is fast approaching. Delaware County nonprofits have until Aug. 15 to nominate one of their board members for the award.
BBF’s Rich Spisak Honored with “Spirit of Muncie Award”
BBF’s Rich Spisak was announced today as the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce’s 2020 “Spirit of Muncie” award winner.
2019 Annual Report
In 2019 our Foundation’s growing endowment enabled us to make grants totaling $8 million, a record payout. Among the organizations that received support were those working at the neighborhood level to meet residents’ basic needs, create vibrant public spaces, improve housing, and build community and a ‘sense of place.’
Supported by local philanthropies, Academic Innovation Plan sparks ‘new sense of optimism for what is possible in Muncie Community Schools’
In the summer of 2018, Muncie Community Schools made headlines when it partnered with Ball State University to establish a new model of leadership for the corporation. But there’s one aspect to the partnership that many people may not know about: the substantial support from local foundations.
Spring 2020: Kitselman Trailhead opening, Excellence in Teaching Award winner announced, and more
A lot has happened in 2020. Here's a recap of what you may have missed.
As we wrap up the first half of 2020, we're reflecting on all that we have been through as a community and as a foundation. Of course, a prominent focus of this year has been battling the many effects of COVID-19.
Neighborhood Organizations, Leadership Academy Share How They’re Addressing Needs
As the world continues to change as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ball Brothers Foundation remains committed to supporting organizations at the neighborhood level. These organizations are the lifeblood of our community, and they will carry us through.
Ball Brothers Foundation approves $1.7 million in first round of annual grants
Last month, Ball Brothers Foundation’s Board of Directors approved $1.7 million in its first round of grants for the year. Overall, the funding provides support to local efforts in arts, culture, and humanities; education; environment; human services; and public society benefit.
Ball Brothers Foundation Office Status Update
Ball Brothers Foundation’s offices remain closed to the public. Our staff continues to work from home while we begin to return to the office using a staggered schedule.
BBF Awards Special Funding to Support BSU and Ivy Tech COVID Efforts
As the impact of COVID continues to be felt in our community, Ball Brothers Foundation is supporting special efforts at Ball State University and Ivy Tech Community College.
Burris’ Stefanie Onieal named recipient of Ball Brothers Foundation’s Excellence in Teaching Award
Stefanie Onieal is not a teacher, she says. She’s a researcher.
“I'm a researcher of my students. I am researching what they know, what they can do, and I'm trying to take them to the next place, to where they need to go,” said Onieal, a second-grade teacher at Burris Laboratory School in Muncie.