Year after year, Ball State University continues to break records for philanthropic support. In fiscal year 2024, donors contributed more than $79M in new gifts and commitments to support Ball State students and programs—the highest fundraising total in our history.
With the October 2023 launch of Our Call To Beneficence: The Campaign for Ball State University, we are embarking on our most ambitious fundraising campaign to date.
Together, we are answering Our Call to Beneficence.
More than $79M Raised
44,000+ Total gifts
4,000+ Total first-time donors
2,000+ gifts of $1,000 or more
Julie Mannies, ’86, daughter of Morry Mannies, ’60 MA ’64, the “Voice of the Cardinals,” honors her parents’ legacy with a planned gift.
Critical student emergency aid funding helped Megan Pax, ’24, graduate.
Bill Walters, ’72, rediscovered his passion for mentoring others. Now he’s a Top 100 judge, mentor, and guest speaker in Ball State classrooms.
"Because of One Ball State Day donors, I was able to travel to Mexico City and learn so much about Mexico and the wonderful people who live there. This experience has truly expanded my worldview and will be invaluable in my future career."
Victoria Adebayo, sophomore international business major
1.1M+
Raised
1,302
First-time Donors
8,467
Total Gifts
400+
Student Gifts
1,000+
Employees Gave More than 2,500 Gifts
330+
Ball State Geese Named, Benefiting the Ball State Fund
Guided by Beneficence, Ball State University empowers students to pursue fulfilling careers and lead meaningful lives. With generous donor support, our students have access to high-impact educational experiences such as immersive learning and study abroad.
Whether in the classroom, the statehouse, or abroad, Cardinals are finding their passion and their purpose.
With an emphasis on affordability and high-impact learning experiences, Ball State’s Study Abroad programs focus on empowering students to learn in global contexts.
Radiance Cinema, a year-long Immersive Learning course, prepares students for careers in filmmaking.
Scholarships are integral to providing students with opportunities to succeed at Ball State. In Fiscal Year 2023–24, donor generosity enabled more than $3.5 million to be awarded in donor-funded scholarships to 1,977 recipients. With your support, Ball State students fly even higher.
–Erin Rossiter, ’24 (2023 Ball State University Top 100 Award recipient)
Ball State’s campus continues to evolve to serve students, faculty, and staff—as well as the Muncie community and beyond. State-of-the-art buildings, well-equipped facilities, and beautiful grounds ensure that students live and learn in an environment where they can thrive.
Fulfilling the strategic goals outlined in Destination 2040: Our Flight Path, Ball State’s Village revitalization plan will transform the area into a vibrant, multigenerational district for arts, culture, entertainment, and living. At the heart of this plan is the Performing Arts Center, a 65,000 square-foot venue that will generate over 160 performances annually and attract over 35,000 attendees to The Village each year.
Learn more about the Performing Arts Center at Ball State.
A generous gift of $4 million from Eric, ’80, and Kim Foss, ensures Ball State student-athletes will have access to a premier strength and conditioning facility on campus. Adjacent to Worthen Arena and the Dr. Don Shondell Practice Center, the new facility will house athletic training, recovery, and nutrition initiatives alongside a state-of-the-art weight room, as well as dedicated space for offices, storage, and building services. The 10,000 square foot building will triple the current space, allowing more concurrent team training.
Read more about Eric and Kim Foss’ generous gift to transform the student-athlete experience.
In the spirit of gratitude, we express our appreciation to you—our alumni, friends, and fans—for your selfless service and your generous philanthropy.
This is Our Call to Beneficence...and Yours!
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