Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $22.7 million in 328 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $1.5 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$22.7 million
- Number of grants328
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$441 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $22.4 million the year before.
43% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $22.4 million | 304 | $428 million |
| 2024 | $22.7 million | 328 | $441 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust One American Square, Indianapolis, IN 46282 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 231-6075 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 140 | $11.8 million |
| Indiana | 181 | $9.5 million |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $1.1 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $300,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $50,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UMOM New Day Centers | Capital and programmatic support to renovate 16 emergency shelter units for large families at risk of experiencing homelessness and to provide essential services to such families. | $1.5 million |
| American Journalism Project | Support to build a new model for local news in Central Indiana that utilizes a community reporting model and acts as a trusted source of information resulting in a more informed and engaged public. | $1.0 million |
| Friends of Indy Animals | Capital support to construct a modern facility for Indianapolis Animal Care Services to provide safe and humane shelter for approximately 15,000 animals per year. | $1.0 million |
| Arizona State University Foundation for New American University | Support for the Nina Scholars program. | $725,769 |
| Alliance for Companion Animals | Provide no-cost spay/neuter and wellness services to approximately 6,800 animals through veterinary clinics, including mobile veterinary units, across Maricopa County. | $600,000 |
| Indianapolis Zoo | Support for the Global Center for Species Survival, which will serve as a headquarters connecting a team of conservation scientists to 10,000 scientists around the globe, and will provide an immersive visitor experience in a new exhibit space. | $500,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul - Phoenix | Capital support to create a 71-bed transitional housing community that would reduce the number of unhoused individuals while providing safe housing and wraparound services. | $500,000 |
| White River Alliance aka Upper White River Watershed Alliance Inc | Continued support to advance the Indiana Water Roadmap, improve the appreciation of the White River and facilitate solutions to challenges facing the watershed. | $500,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy - Indiana | Continued support to improve the White River watershed's water quality and habitat through activities that include cultivating relationships with stakeholders in watershed management efforts and building an edge-of-field best practices farming demonstration project. | $475,000 |
| Maricopa County Community College District Foundation | Support for the Nina Scholars program. | $452,914 |
| Ivy Tech Foundation | Support for the Nina Scholars program. | $450,788 |
| Trustees of Indiana University | Support for the Nina Scholars program. | $364,502 |
| The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis aka Indianapolis Parks Foundation | Support for design and engineering work for a new nature center to be built in Riverside Regional Park. | $325,000 |
| National Center for State Courts | Support to expand eviction diversion services to six additional township courts in Marion County. | $300,000 |
| Desert Botanical Garden | Capital support for construction of the Hazel Hare Center for Plant Science to advance desert plant research, conservation and preservation efforts. | $250,000 |
| Indianapolis Art Center | Capital support to enhance the ArtPark, a park along the banks of the White River that showcases contemporary art, and to build a White River boardwalk and trail. | $250,000 |
| Phoenix Zoo | Capital support to build a medical center that will provide innovative care to the zoo's animals and serve as a hub for research and education. | $250,000 |
| Pilgrim Rest Foundation | Support for emergency assistance to individuals and families facing displacement. | $250,000 |
| Conservation Law Center | Continued support to implement the Indiana Water Report's recommendations, including advocating for water-quality improvements. | $242,000 |
| Gannett Company Inc dba Arizona Republic | Continued support to provide in-depth reporting that focuses on Arizona's most pressing environmental issues. | $225,000 |
| Hoosier Environmental Council | Continued support to reduce coal ash and farming pollution and preserve floodplains and wetlands by engaging in advocacy and public awareness; and to continue providing technical assistance to implement the Mounds Greenway, a forested buffer for the White River between Muncie and Anderson. | $225,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy - Arizona | Support for water-saving agricultural projects critical to sustaining Verde River flow. | $195,500 |
| FACE Low-Cost Animal Clinic | Support over three years to provide spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations and wellness services for 3,000 dogs and cats per year. | $175,000 |
| Humane Society of Indianapolis aka Indy Humane | Support for the downtown clinic, which provides pet owners low-cost and subsidized veterinary services, including low-cost spay/neuter surgeries. | $160,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | Support for the Summer Youth Program Fund for organizations that provide academic enrichment, arts and recreational summer programs for children of low-income families. | $150,000 |
| EmployIndy | Support to create a regional apprenticeship hub that will expand the use of apprenticeships as a pathway into promising careers. | $150,000 |
| Regional Community Partners (on behalf Maricopa Association of Governments) | Support to build capacity of local governments and tribal nations to develop and preserve affordable housing. | $150,000 |
| Save the Family Foundation of Arizona | Support for housing and supportive services for up to 18 families on the verge of experiencing homelessness. | $150,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy - Arizona | Continued support to foster groundwater management through collaboration and specific projects to reduce demand, mitigate threats and support communities in securing their water needs. | $150,000 |
| Coburn Place Safe Haven | Support for Coburn Academy, which provides classes on finance, parenting, employment and homeownership to survivors of domestic violence. | $140,000 |
| Arizona's Children Association | Support to provide services to kinship families including caregiver education and support, guardianship clinics, legal services and emergency support services. | $125,000 |
| Indiana State Museum Foundation Inc | Capital support to help redesign and construct the Ancient Seas gallery, which tells the story of Indiana's prehistoric environment. | $125,000 |
| Julian Center Inc | General operating support to provide supportive services to domestic violence survivors. | $125,000 |
| Prosperity Indiana | Support for the Hoosier Housing Needs Coalition to educate low-income residents, community-based organizations and other stakeholders to advance practices that will improve long-term housing outcomes. | $125,000 |
| Indy Reads | Support to hire two new full-time positions to engage more adult learners and improve literacy programs. | $115,000 |
| Friends of the Verde River | Support to provide oversight for construction of a stormwater control system at the site of a workforce housing development that will recharge groundwater by an estimated 360,000 gallons annually. | $110,000 |
| Altered Tails | General operating support to provide accessible and affordable, high-quality spay and neuter surgeries to pet owners facing financial hardship. | $100,000 |
| Be Nimble Foundation | Support to train Black and Latino adults for careers in technology to enhance employability, career advancement and economic mobility. | $100,000 |
| Bethany Christian Services | Support to provide in-home, skill-building training for parents who are at risk of having their children placed in the state's care. | $100,000 |
| Catholic Charities Community Services Inc | Support to help Maricopa County clients transitioning to permanent affordable housing. | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol P Schilling
- Kent E Agness
- Lisa Shover Kackley
- Eugene P D'Adamo
- Ryan C Hammons
Questions people ask
Does Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust give?
$22.7 million in tax year 2024, across 328 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Carol P Schilling (Trustee / Chair), Kent E Agness (Trustee), Lisa Shover Kackley (Trustee) and Eugene P D'Adamo (President & CEO) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, education and environment and conservation.