In recognition of the Ball family's generosity, the school was name Ball Teachers College in 1922. The school became Ball State Teachers College in 1929 and was renamed Ball State University in 1965. Ball State is one of only a few public colleges in the United States that includes a family name. Keuka College Although the Ball brothers moved to Indiana early in their careers, they did not forget New York or the early support they received from their uncle, George Harvey Ball, founder of Keuka College, a private liberal arts-based and residential college based in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. After they became financially successful, the Ball brothers expressed their gratitude by donating additional land and providing funds to the college. In 1921 Ball Hall (Ball Memorial Hall) was named in honor of George Harvey Ball and the Ball brothers' contributions to the college. Other contributions The Ball brothers made other donations to support hospitals, schools, and nonprofit organizations. In Indiana these included funding for James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis; Hanover College, in Hanover, Indiana; Indiana University; and the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial at Lincoln City, Indiana. They also contributed to Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan. Ball Brothers Foundation Grants from the Ball Brothers Foundation are awarded to organizations that demonstrate "better practices" or strive toward "best practice designation" in conducting their business and have continued interests in improving the quality of life for citizens of Indiana. The foundation looks to fund innovation, programs that are just starting, and companies going through expansion. Grants While only companies or organizations can apply for grants from the Ball Brothers Foundation, there is a wide variety of subjects and topics that the grants can go towards. Areas of interest that are eligible to apply include: Education (higher education, public and private education) Arts, Culture & Humanities (cultural activities & institutions) Human Services (including youth services) Public/Society Benefit (community betterment) Health (including school & community wellness, youth development, & recreation) Environment (including conservation and land management) Grant types BBF General Grant BBF Rapid Grant For organizations that need immediate funding up to $5,000 BBF Organizational Effectiveness/Executive Mentoring Grant 150 hours of professional consulting for the organization Two invitations to IYI's Because Kids Count Conference One Invitation to attend Principles and Techniques of Fundraising taught by The Fundraising School at Indiana University's Center on Philanthropy Ability to apply