Edmund F and Virginia B Ball Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Edmund F and Virginia B Ball Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Muncie, Indiana, registered in 1994, with $1,567,367 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 1408, Muncie, IN, 47308 EIN 35-1911169 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.6M
▲ 110.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$3.8M
Net assets
$16.5M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Edmund F and Virginia B Ball Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating52 mo reserves · -144% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Edmund F and Virginia B Ball Foundation Inc: 52 mo reserves · -144% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Edmund F and Virginia B Ball Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Edmund F and Virginia B Ball Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $2.0M (FY2013) to $1.6M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $4,554Net assets $16.5M
Operating margin
-144.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$16.5M
Total liabilities
$4,554
Net assets
$16.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,567,367▲110% | $3,830,843▲45.6% | $16,484,410▼12.1% | $16,488,964▼12.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $745,240▼57.7% | $2,630,318▼40.6% | $18,747,886▼9.1% | $18,755,085▼9.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,763,620▼20.5% | $4,425,477▲64.3% | $20,632,964▼11.4% | $20,637,308▼11.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $2,218,558▲21.2% | $2,694,270▼17.2% | $23,294,821▼2.0% | $23,329,269▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,830,126▼19.2% | $3,254,221▲45.7% | $23,770,533▼5.7% | $23,774,202▼5.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $2,264,711▲21.9% | $2,232,776▲18.8% | $25,194,628▲0.1% | $25,198,189▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,858,220▼3.4% | $1,880,027▲10.3% | $25,162,693▼0.1% | $25,165,867▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $1,924,167▲7.8% | $1,704,334▼2.7% | $25,184,500▲0.9% | $25,188,523▲0.9% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $1,784,865▼9.1% | $1,752,289▲1.9% | $24,964,667▲0.1% | $24,967,409▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,962,613▼0.2% | $1,719,355▲11.7% | $24,932,091▲1.0% | $24,936,188▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $1,967,204 | $1,538,700▲4.4% | $24,688,833▲1.8% | $24,691,796▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $1,473,597▲2.3% | $24,260,329▲2.6% | $24,261,308▲2.6% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $1,439,778▲9.8% | $23,652,585▲0.4% | $23,653,052▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $1,311,468 | $23,560,263 | $23,560,747 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Edmund F and Virginia B Ball Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Edmund F and Virginia B Ball Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 35-1911169, based in Muncie, Indiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Edmund F and Virginia B Ball Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Edmund F and Virginia B Ball Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 35-1911169.
- How much revenue does Edmund F and Virginia B Ball Foundation Inc report?
- Edmund F and Virginia B Ball Foundation Inc reported $1,567,367 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Edmund F and Virginia B Ball Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Edmund F and Virginia B Ball Foundation Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Edmund F and Virginia B Ball Foundation Inc (EIN 35-1911169) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.