Stanley and Elaine Ball Foundation Grant

Stanley and Elaine Ball Foundation Grant is sponsored by Stanley & Elaine Ball Foundation (administered by Central Trust Company). The Stanley and Elaine Ball Foundation assists charitable organizations in Greene, Christian, and Webster counties, Missouri, with a primary focus on enhancing educational opportunities and/or providing support for disadvantaged children.

Stanley & Elaine Ball Foundation - Central Trust Stanley & Elaine Ball Foundation Enhancing Educational Opportunities and Providing Support for Disadvantaged Children The Stanley & Elaine Ball Foundation was formed by businessman Stanley Ball, who had a genuine love and passion for the communities in which he lived.

Throughout his life he served on the boards of numerous charitable organizations and recognized that there were many people in the area who truly wanted better lives but simply didn’t have the resources necessary to improve their situations. As a result, he wanted to do his part to create communities that help people to be successful and happy. He also felt strongly about education and helping children.

After Stanley’s beloved wife, Elaine, passed in 2005, it was important to him to do what Elaine would have wanted. For that reason, Stanley established the Stanley and Elaine Ball Charitable Foundation with a substantial part of his estate. For many years to come, the foundation will accomplish the couple’s goals of helping those less fortunate and improving the communities they loved.

Unfortunately, Stanley passed away in early 2015. However, his legacy will live on through his foundation and the gifts it has and will continue to bestow to deserving organizations. Central Trust is proud to be a part of and manage the Stanley & Elaine Ball Foundation and to play a small role in helping fulfill their dream of making our community a better place.

The Ball Foundation has granted Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks Boys & Girls Clubs of the Ozarks Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield Branson R-IV Education Foundation Branson R-IV School District Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks Bridge of Faith Community Church CASA – Court Appointed Special Advocates of Southwest Missouri Child Advocacy Center, Inc. Children’s Miracle Network at CoxHealth Community Foundation of the Ozarks – Northwest Project Community Partnership of the Ozarks Council of Churches of the Ozarks Council of Churches Foundation Cox Healthcare Foundation Diaper Bank of the Ozarks Dogwood Ranch Corporation Equi-Librium Therapy Center Foundation for Springfield Public Schools Friends of Abilities First Good Samaritan Boys Ranch History Museum on the Square Isabel’s House Crisis Nursery Lutheran Family & Children’s Services of Missouri Kiwanis Foundation of Springfield South Life360 Community Services Missouri State University Foundation OACAC – Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation Springfield – Greene County Library Springfield Symphony Orchestra Southern Stone County Food Pantry Taneyhills Community Library Open May 1, 2026 through July 31, 2026.

Thanks for your interest in the Stanley and Elaine Ball Foundation. You may submit your application for the 2026 season online by clicking the button below or by mailing in your submissions. Please see the application guidelines below for further instructions.

Grant Application Guidelines The Stanley and Elaine Ball Foundation was formed to assist charitable organizations in Greene, Christian, Stone and Taney Counties. Grants will be awarded exclusively for charitable uses and purposes, and the Ball Foundation’s primary focus is to enhance educational opportunities and/or provide support for disadvantaged children.

Organizations applying for a grant must be tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and provide their IRS Determination Letter. Submitting Your Application You may submit your application and supporting documentation through our website. If you are not able to submit an application online, you may still submit your application to: c/o CENTRAL TRUST COMPANY 3333 S.

NATIONAL AVE. , 3rd FLOOR Applications are due by Thursday, July 31, 2026 at 5:00 p. m.

If submitted by U.S. Mail or overnight delivery (such as UPS or FedEx), the application should be clearly postmarked by July 31, 2026. Application Documentation ONLINE SUBMISSIONS: If you are submitting your application online, you do NOT need to submit hard copies. However, if you are mailing your application, please follow the guidelines below.

HARD COPY SUBMISSIONS: Please provide one bound copy of your complete application. Your application should be spiral bound , including a clear cover, with your application followed by the list of supporting documents. The application documents should be divided with marked tabs for each section.

Most office stores including Office Depot, Staples, FedEx Office, and the UPS Store can bind your final application materials. Applications that do not comply with the application guidelines and instructions may not be considered. Notification of grant award status will be mailed by early November, 2026.

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