How to apply
All grant applications must be submitted online via the Ball Foundation portal found at: https: www.ball.com our-company the-ball-foundation Contact: Jessica Leary, 9200 W 108th Cir, Westminster, Co, 3034603613, ben.roberts@ball.com Deadlines: Second Friday in May and Third Friday in September annually Restrictions: Ball Foundation grantmaking focuses on programming that aligns strongly with our priority areas including: Recycling Education and Disaster Relief and Preparedness. We focus on specific measurable projects and programs rather than offering broad sponsorships. Our deadlines to apply for 2025 are May 16 and September 19.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Globalgiving FoundationArvada, CO | General Purpose | $400K |
| Everfi IncPittsburgh, PA | General Purpose | $400K |
| Cand Aid FoundationLongmont, CO | General Purpose | $250K |
| Jason LearningAshburn, VA | General Purpose | $200K |
| First Robotics NationalManchester, NH | General Purpose | $135K |
| Childrens Museum of DenverDenver, CO | General Purpose | $53K |
| American Red CrossBoone, IA | General Purpose | $50K |
| Front Range Community CollegeWestminster, CO | General Purpose | $50K |
| National Childrens MuseumWashington, DC | General Purpose | $25K |
| Community Food ShareLouisville, CO | General Purpose | $15K |
| Girls Inc of Metro DenverDenver, CO | General Purpose | $15K |
| A Precious ChildBroomfield, CO | General Purpose | $15K |
By state: Colorado 7 · Pennsylvania 1 · Virginia 1 · New Hampshire 1 · Iowa 1 · District of Columbia 1
About this foundation
Ball Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Broomfield, Colorado, administered in care of Daniel Fisher, tax-exempt since 2013. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Ball Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. All grant applications must be submitted online via the Ball Foundation portal found at: https: www.ball.com our-company the-ball-foundation Deadlines: Second Friday in May and Third Friday in September annually.
How much does Ball Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $1.6M across 12 grants, a median of $51K.
Where does Ball Foundation give?
Colorado (7 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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