Women of Beneficence

Are you looking for a way to make a difference and be part of a powerful group of female influencers? 

The Women of Beneficence are a women’s collaborative philanthropic group created to support and fund innovative projects and programs at Ball State University – impacting students and benefiting our local, national, and international communities.

About Women of Beneficence

Since being established in 2002, the Women of Beneficence have granted $1 million and supported over 60 projects and programs at Ball State.

Women of Beneficence, directors, and members are part of a collaborative philanthropic group that works with University administrators to select and support high-profile Ball State projects. Grant allocations range from $10,000 to $30,000. Members receive progress reports from grant recipients and participate in the Annual Meeting, grant selection gatherings, tours of funded projects, and the holiday reception.

Levels of Support

• Full Members make a gift of $1,000 or more annually and are entitled to three votes.
• Associate Members make a gift of $500–$999 annually and are entitled to two votes.
• Supporting Members make a gift of $250–$499 annually and are entitled to one vote.

Apply for a Women of Beneficence Grant

To be eligible for a grant, Women of Beneficence will consider funding for: specialized equipment, student assistant wages, graduate assistantships, program administrative costs, and summer stipend (salary is capped at $2,500 plus additional fringe benefits). Funding is not considered for: faculty overloads, computer equipment, general office equipment, or indirect costs. Maximum grant requests may be up to $30,000, and a Project Director may hold only one award per fiscal year. Visit our application page for more information.