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Fellows Testimonial 6

“The Fellows Program was both personally meaningful and professionally transformative. Its greatest strength lies in how intentionally it blends relationship-building, reflection, practical learning, and unique access to strategic experiences. I leave the program with stronger relationships, heightened self-awareness, and fresh strategies for supporting nonprofit leaders.”

-BBF Fellow

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Fellows Testimonial 5

“Getting to know the Ball Brothers Foundation was important to me, as well as building stronger relationships with its team. I feel that it has become much easier for me to reach out to the Ball Brothers Foundation for insight, expertise, and just guidance without feeling intimidated.”

-BBF Fellow

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Fellows Testimony 4

“As an organizational leader, many times we do not have the opportunities we would like to engage in thoughtful dialogue and thought with other professionals…this experience provided the chance to step back and reflect on bigger picture concepts both within our organization and the greater community.”

—BBF Fellow

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Fellows Testimony 3

“Getting a chance to process and discuss both broad and more specific organizational and societal issues with other professionals was a welcome divergence from the routine…I enjoyed being welcomed at your building and peering into your world at the Foundation a bit more routinely. I will now always feel a little more comfortable at your place and with each of you.”

—BBF Fellow

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Fellows Testimony 2

“Personally I am more aware of what the Ball Brothers Foundation represents and in general, what foundations’ work is about. These experiences will allow me to be a better ambassador for [Ball Brothers Foundation’s] work … I now take some time to work ‘on’ myself and [my organization]—not just working ‘in’ the grind of the details all the time. This has been a refreshing change for me.”

—BBF Fellow

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George

George A. Ball

1862-1955

Handled financial affairs for Ball Brothers Glass Manufacturing Company.

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William

William C. Ball

1852-1921

Worked in sales for Ball Brothers Glass Manufacturing Company.

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Frank

Frank C. Ball

1857-1943

Served as President for Ball Brothers Glass Manufacturing Company.

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Lucius

Lucius L. Ball

1850-1932

A company stockholder and worked in the medical profession.

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Edmund

Edmund B. Ball

1855-1925

Served as Vice President and directed daily operations for Ball Brothers Glass Manufacturing Company.

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1880

1880

Frank C. And Edmund B. Ball purchase the Wooden Jacket Can Company of Buffalo, New York. William, Lucius, and George soon joined them in Buffalo.

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1886

1886

The brothers, who began producing glass canning jars around 1884, established Ball Brothers Manufacturing Company to make cans, bottles, and jars.

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1888

1888

Ball Brothers Manufacturing Company officially moves its glass manufacturing facility to Muncie, Indiana, to make use of the natural gas boom in the area.

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1910s

1910s

Ball brothers provide financial gifts to assist in securing buildings for the Muncie YWCA and YMCA.

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1917

1917

Ball brothers purchased and donated the Indiana Normal Institute to the state. The campus reopened in 1918 as Indiana State Normal School – Eastern Division, now known as Ball State University.

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1926

1926

Ball Brothers Foundation is established by an estate gift of $3.3 million from Edmund B. Ball with Frank C. Ball serving as president.

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1929

1929

Ball Brothers Foundation grant advances Ball Memorial Hospital project.

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1943

1943

George A. Ball assumes presidency of Ball Brothers Foundation.

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