Private foundation · Indianapolis, IN
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust
Typical grant size
$7K – $45K – $75K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
354
Repeat grantees
219
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesSee attached
ContactNina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust · 3122316075
MaterialsSee attached
RestrictionsSee attached
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Eugene P D'adamo
President & CEO
$460K
Ryan C Hammons
CFO
$240K
Carol P Schilling
Trustee / Chair
$79K
Kent E Agness
Trustee
$74K
Lisa Shover Kackley
Trustee
$74K
Robert L Lowry
CIO
$235K
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
5.1%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
1,661
Total grants awarded
$109.7M
Total amount
$66K
Average grant
$1.5M
Largest grant
Giving by year
2024
$22.7M
328 grants
2023
$22.4M
304 grants
2022
$18.2M
239 grants
2021
$15.5M
242 grants
2020
$17.0M
301 grants
2019
$13.8M
247 grants
Top recipients
Nature Conservancy - Arizona
54 grants · AZ
$5.6M
15 grants · AZ · ✓ Exact match
$3.5M
17 grants · AZ · ✓ Exact match
$3.3M
Friends of Indy Animals
8 grants · IN
$3.2M
10 grants · IN · ≈ likely match
$2.4M
Nina Scholars Program at Arizona State University
18 grants · AZ
$2.3M
The Nature Conservancy - Arizona
24 grants · AZ
$2.3M
5 grants · DC · ✓ Exact match
$2.1M
22 grants · AZ · ✓ Exact match
$2.0M
5 grants · AZ · ✓ Exact match
$1.8M
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Umom New Day Centers
Capital and programmatic support to renovate 16 emergency shelter units for large families at risk of experiencing homel…
AZ · TY 2024
$1.5M
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 t…
DC · TY 2024
$1.0M
Friends of Indy Animals
Capital support to construct a modern facility for Indianapolis Animal Care Services to provide safe and humane shelter …
IN · TY 2024
$1.0M
Arizona State University Foundation for New American University
Support for the Nina Scholars program.
AZ · TY 2024
$726K
Alliance for Companion Animals
Provide no-cost spay/neuter and wellness services to approximately 6,800 animals through veterinary clinics, including m…
AZ · TY 2024
$600K
Indianapolis Zoo
Support for the Global Center for Species Survival, which will serve as a headquarters connecting a team of conservation…
IN · TY 2024
$500K
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 solut…
IN · TY 2024
$500K
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 w…
AZ · TY 2024
$500K
The Nature Conservancy - Indiana
Continued support to improve the White River watershed's water quality and habitat through activities that include culti…
IN · TY 2024
$475K
Maricopa County Community College District Foundation
Support for the Nina Scholars program.
AZ · TY 2024
$453K
Ivy Tech Foundation
Support for the Nina Scholars program.
IN · TY 2024
$451K
Trustees of Indiana University
Support for the Nina Scholars program.
IN · TY 2024
$365K
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.
IN · TY 2024
$325K
National Center for State Courts
Support to expand eviction diversion services to six additional township courts in Marion County.
VA · TY 2024
$300K
Indianapolis Art Center
Capital support to enhance the ArtPark, a park along the banks of the White River that showcases contemporary art, and t…
IN · TY 2024
$250K
Pilgrim Rest Foundation
Support for emergency assistance to individuals and families facing displacement.
AZ · TY 2024
$250K
Desert Botanical Garden
Capital support for construction of the Hazel Hare Center for Plant Science to advance desert plant research, conservati…
AZ · TY 2024
$250K
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 …
AZ · TY 2024
$250K
Conservation Law Center
Continued support to implement the Indiana Water Report's recommendations, including advocating for water-quality improv…
IN · TY 2024
$242K
Hoosier Environmental Council
Continued support to reduce coal ash and farming pollution and preserve floodplains and wetlands by engaging in advocacy…
IN · TY 2024
$225K
Gannett Company Inc Dba Arizona Republic
Continued support to provide in-depth reporting that focuses on Arizona's most pressing environmental issues.
AZ · TY 2024
$225K
The Nature Conservancy - Arizona
Support for water-saving agricultural projects critical to sustaining Verde River flow.
AZ · TY 2024
$196K
Face Low-cost Animal Clinic
Support over three years to provide spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations and wellness services for 3,000 dogs and cats pe…
IN · TY 2024
$175K
Humane Society of Indianapolis Aka Indy Humane
Support for the downtown clinic, which provides pet owners low-cost and subsidized veterinary services, including low-co…
IN · TY 2024
$160K
Save the Family Foundation of Arizona
Support for housing and supportive services for up to 18 families on the verge of experiencing homelessness.
AZ · TY 2024
$150K
Arizona Community Foundation
Support for the Summer Youth Program Fund for organizations that provide academic enrichment, arts and recreational summ…
AZ · TY 2024
$150K
The Nature Conservancy - Arizona
Continued support to foster groundwater management through collaboration and specific projects to reduce demand, mitigat…
AZ · TY 2024
$150K
Employindy
Support to create a regional apprenticeship hub that will expand the use of apprenticeships as a pathway into promising …
IN · TY 2024
$150K
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.
AZ · TY 2024
$150K
Coburn Place Safe Haven
Support for Coburn Academy, which provides classes on finance, parenting, employment and homeownership to survivors of d…
IN · TY 2024
$140K
Prosperity Indiana
Support for the Hoosier Housing Needs Coalition to educate low-income residents, community-based organizations and other…
IN · TY 2024
$125K
Indiana State Museum Foundation Inc
Capital support to help redesign and construct the Ancient Seas gallery, which tells the story of Indiana's prehistoric …
IN · TY 2024
$125K
Julian Center Inc
General operating support to provide supportive services to domestic violence survivors.
IN · TY 2024
$125K
Arizona's Children Association
Support to provide services to kinship families including caregiver education and support, guardianship clinics, legal s…
AZ · TY 2024
$125K
Indy Reads
Support to hire two new full-time positions to engage more adult learners and improve literacy programs.
IN · TY 2024
$115K
Friends of the Verde River
Support to provide oversight for construction of a stormwater control system at the site of a workforce housing developm…
AZ · TY 2024
$110K
Fresh Start Women's Foundation
Support to expand wraparound services for underserved women participating in workforce education and training programs.
AZ · TY 2024
$100K
Bethany Christian Services
Support to provide in-home, skill-building training for parents who are at risk of having their children placed in the s…
IN · TY 2024
$100K
Be Nimble Foundation
Support to train Black and Latino adults for careers in technology to enhance employability, career advancement and econ…
IN · TY 2024
$100K
Tanner Community Development Corporation
Support to address transportation, cost-of-living factors, affordable housing and quality of life services to independen…
AZ · TY 2024
$100K
Equity1821
Support for the Demystifying Underwriting program, which will work with 40 Black small business owners on financial lite…
IN · TY 2024
$100K
Pacc911 - Phoenix Animal Care Coalition 911
Support to provide medical treatment for abused, neglected and injured animals.
AZ · TY 2024
$100K
Flanner House of Indianapolis
Support to hire a chief financial officer to provide leadership and to manage upcoming development projects that will br…
IN · TY 2024
$100K
Catholic Charities Community Services Inc
Support to help Maricopa County clients transitioning to permanent affordable housing.
AZ · TY 2024
$100K
Friends of the Verde River
Support to work with business owners to design customized systems that would recharge and reuse effluent resulting in ne…
AZ · TY 2024
$100K
Friends of the Verde River
Support to update the Verde Watershed Report Card, an assessment tool designed to track trends in the health of the Verd…
AZ · TY 2024
$100K
Friends of the Verde River
Support to restore high priority upland sites, monitor restoration activities and oversee revisions to the Verde Watersh…
AZ · TY 2024
$100K
The Nature Conservancy - Arizona
Support to improve water quality in Granite Creek by reducing erosion and slowing stormwater runoff.
AZ · TY 2024
$100K
Wildfire Arizona Formerly Arizona Community Action Association
Support to create a community-based framework for eviction diversion programs in Maricopa County.
AZ · TY 2024
$100K
Altered Tails
General operating support to provide accessible and affordable, high-quality spay and neuter surgeries to pet owners fac…
AZ · TY 2024
$100K
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.