Fulk Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Fulk Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Lincoln, Nebraska. In tax year 2024 it gave $23.5 million in 111 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.4 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$23.5 million
- Number of grants111
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$24.6 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was down from $24.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $42.8 million | 172 | $72.1 million |
| 2023 | $24.4 million | 132 | $48.1 million |
| 2024 | $23.5 million | 111 | $24.6 million |
How to apply
Fulk Family Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Fulk Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 47 | $12.4 million |
| Nebraska | 17 | $4.5 million |
| Indiana | 30 | $4.1 million |
| New York | 2 | $1.4 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $350,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $200,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $150,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 2 | $75,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | Fund for nutrition equity and food justice | $1.4 million |
| Nebraska Community Foundation | PURSUANT TO THE AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 13, 2024 for "Homegrown Challenge Grant Campaigns the "Five to Thrive" program | $1.2 million |
| Hope Chicago Inc | For general operating support for a college scholarship program and wraparound support resources for graduates of five chicago public high schools located in historically underserved communities on the south and west sides | $1.1 million |
| Bishop Noll Institute | Phase ii of the fielding our future campaign for the renovation of bishop noll institute's outdoor athletic facilities | $1.1 million |
| Adler Planetarium | Digital infrastructure improvements | $1.0 million |
| Bandwith Music LTD | As a capital grant to assist donee in constructing, developing and operating donee's future community performing arts center in chicago, illinois | $1.0 million |
| Carole Robertson Center for Learning | Invest today empower tomorrow campaign | $1.0 million |
| Centerpointe Inc | To be used under the terms of the gift agreement dated november 25, 2024 between fulk family foundation, inc. And centerpointe, inc. To acquire, renovate and furnish two buildings | $1.0 million |
| Chicago State Foundation | To be used as follows per chicago state foundation's august 21, 2024 proposal: 1. $900,000 to the classroom improvements project; and 2. $100,000 to the cougars futures fund | $1.0 million |
| Cleveland Avenue Foundation for Education Group | General purpose | $1.0 million |
| College of Lake County Foundation | Under agreement dated 4/28/21 to build an urban farm at the lakeshore campus | $1.0 million |
| Kids First Chicago for Education | General purpose | $1.0 million |
| Waukegan to College NFP | To help fund operations over the next five years | $1.0 million |
| Centerpointe Inc | To be used under the terms of the declaration of designated endowment fund of centerpointe, inc. Dated november 25, 2024. As an endowment fund for the long-term upkeep of all buildings used by centerpointe | $650,000 |
| Bishop Noll Institute | Fielding the future campaign | $500,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Northwest Indiana Inc | For the renovation of the south haven indiana boys & girls club | $500,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Northwest Indiana Inc | For an endowment fund for the south haven boys & girls club located at 723 long run road in valparaiso indiana in accordance with our agreement dated april 14, 2025 | $500,000 |
| Facing History and Ourselves Chicago | General purpose | $500,000 |
| Braven Incorporated | General purpose | $350,000 |
| Northwestern University | To manage and conduct a not-for-profit leadership training program for lake county, illinois not-for-profit organizations | $350,000 |
| Teach Plus Incorporated | For developing teacher leaders and empowering educators. | $300,000 |
| Nebraska Community Foundation | To be allocated $100,000 to general operations and $175,000 for hometown challenge grants | $275,000 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago Foundation | Food security | $250,000 |
| Wabash College | Wabash college liberal arts immersion program endowment | $250,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | $150,000 for the unmc college of dentistry's veteran's clinic, $25,000 for the unmc college of dentistry urgent care clinic, and $50,000 for the unmc college of dentistry dental starter kit program | $225,000 |
| Liberty Prairie NFP | Indoor program space at 32470 harris road | $200,000 |
| Lincoln Childrens Zoo | General purpose | $200,000 |
| Newberry Consort NFP | General purpose | $200,000 |
| Food Bank of Lincoln Inc | General purpose | $150,000 |
| Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc | $75,000 for the renovation of trinity mission's linden facility to provide extended housing and counseling for 20 men in rehabiliation and $75,000 to boys & girls club of montgomery county to create a contingency fund for salaries and benefits as they redfeine and hire | $150,000 |
| Tabitha Inc | General purpose | $150,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | For fund $01144780-veterans' project $50,000 and for fund #01134010 - capital improvement fund $100,000 for nebraska innovation studio | $150,000 |
| Bishop Noll Institute | Phase ii of the fielding our future campaign | $137,500 |
| College of Lake County Foundation | Urban farm project under our agreement dated 4/28/21 | $137,500 |
| Nebraska Community Foundation | As an additional voluntary gift to the "fund for children and youth" under agreement dated june 15, 2020, for the purposes described in paragraph 4(b) of the agreement | $137,500 |
| Impacting Veterans Lives Inc | Funding for completion of the building program and associated costs | $125,000 |
| Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc | Montgomery county early learning center endowment | $105,000 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Restoration of the south wing taliesin, frank lloyd wright's home in spring green, wisconsin | $100,000 |
| Hillcrest Ministries of Midamerica Inc | General purpose | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marcia Coffman
- N Jane Morrison
- Linda Kroning
- Russell Bartmes
- Alice Brunner
Questions people ask
Does Fulk Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fulk Family Foundation Inc give?
$23.5 million in tax year 2024, across 111 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Fulk Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Marcia Coffman (Treasurer/ Administrator), N Jane Morrison (President), Linda Kroning (Secretary) and Russell Bartmes (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Fulk Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.