Our Purpose
The IUH BMH Foundation is a 509(a)(3) supporting organization. It operates for the benefit of IU Health Ball Hospital and related organizations to support activities which promote excellence in wellness and healthcare services for the people of East Central Indiana.
Impact Statistics
Diversity and Expertise
Number of Medical Specialties at IU Health Ball.
Total Community Benefit
Includes financial assistance and resources, programs and support to help improve the quality of life for the communities we serve.
Education & Outreach
Total Grants made by the Foundation to Ball and Blackford Hospitals.
Community Outreach
Speakers Bureau
The Speakers Bureau is a traveling resource bringing vital health topics and hospital information to community audiences free of charge.
Read MoreOutreach Programs
We offer a variety of programs throughout the year that focus on health and being active in your community.
Read MoreHealthy Community Alliance
The Alliance operates a website offering detailed health status indicators about Delaware and Blackford Counties as well as access to promising practices and funding opportunities.
Read MoreCommunity Health Needs Assessment
Through the 2015 Community Health Needs Assessment, we have identified and are focusing our 2016-18 community benefit efforts on the following community health needs and associated strategies:
Read MoreFoundation Focus

Summer 2017
We hope you enjoy reading the summer edition of the Focus. Because the Foundation is a supporting organization for Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital, IU Health Blackford Hospital, and our affiliates, we continue to look for ways to strengthen our health system and were able to provide over $4.9 million in grants in 2016.