Pulley Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pulley Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $895,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$895,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$23.6 million
- New grantees72%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
72% of its 2025 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 | $950,000 | 11 | $19.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 21 | $20.6 million |
| 2025 | $895,000 | 28 | $23.6 million |
How to apply
Pulley Foundation 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.
What Pulley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 11 | $420,000 |
| New Mexico | 4 | $135,000 |
| Kentucky | 5 | $115,000 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $85,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $30,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vail Performing Arts Academy | Program support | $75,000 |
| Church of the Nativity | Program support | $50,000 |
| Betty Ford Alpine Gardens | Program support | $50,000 |
| Bright Futures Foundation | Program support | $50,000 |
| Vail Valley Foundation | Program support | $50,000 |
| Vail Valley Foundation | Program support | $50,000 |
| The Lensic Performing Arts Center | Program support | $50,000 |
| Vail Valley Foundation | Program support | $50,000 |
| Community Care Clinic | Program support | $50,000 |
| Darlington School | Program support | $50,000 |
| Food Depot Santa Fe | Program support | $40,000 |
| Chatham Hall | Program support | $30,000 |
| Wild Salmon Center | Program support | $30,000 |
| Gods Pantry | Program support | $30,000 |
| Nashville Public Library | Program support | $30,000 |
| Vail Health Foundation | 8,500 sh us bancorprogram support | $30,000 |
| Colorado Mountain College | Program support | $25,000 |
| Christus St Vincent Hospital | Program support | $25,000 |
| Shaw Cancer Center | Program support | $20,000 |
| Museum of International Folk Art | Program support | $20,000 |
| Kentucky Talking Book Library | Program support | $15,000 |
| Highlands Biological Foundation | Program support | $15,000 |
| Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust Inc | Program support | $15,000 |
| Aspen Santa Fe Ballet | Program support | $15,000 |
| JJ Brannen Community Education Foundation | Program support | $10,000 |
| Limestone Ministries Food Bank | Program support | $10,000 |
| Colorado Mountain College | Program support | $5,000 |
| The Bascom Center | Program support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Virginia B Illick
- Kathryn B Hendrickson
- Dorothy W Browning
- Janet L Houston
Questions people ask
Does Pulley Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pulley Foundation give?
$895,000 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Pulley Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Virginia B Illick (Trustee/Vice President), Kathryn B Hendrickson (Trustee/Treasurer), Dorothy W Browning (Trustee/Secretary) and Janet L Houston (Trustee/President).
What does Pulley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.