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Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust

Indianapolis, Indiana  ·  EIN 356644088  ·  Private foundation

Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust is a Indiana-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $17.0M in annual giving against $441.2M in assets. This page documents the 1,160 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$17.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$441.2M
Total assets
1,160
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust funds

Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, community improvement, disability services, domestic violence, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & Conservation

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities.

black communitieschildrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhispanic communitieshomeless populationindigenous

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Umom New Day Centers
Capital and programmatic support to renovate 16 emergency shelter units for large families at risk of experiencing homelessness and to provi
Phoenix, AZ$1.5M2024
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 inf
Washington, DC$1.0M2024
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
Indianapolis, IN$1.0M2024
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
Indianapolis, IN$1.0M2022
Arizona Humane Society
Capital support to expand grantee's system of care with a new medical and adoption facility, the Central Campus & Animal Medical Center.
Phoenix, AZ$1.0M2022
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
Indianapolis, IN$1.0M2023
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 inf
Washington, DC$1.0M2023
Arizona Humane Society
Capital support to expand grantee's system of care with a new medical and adoption facility, the Central Campus & Animal Medical Center.
Phoenix, AZ$1.0M2023
Human Services Campus
Support for the homeless prevention fund and for the grantee's general operations to help people at risk of housing instability remain house
Phoenix, AZ$750K2023
Arizona State University Foundation for New American University
Support for the Nina Scholars program.
Tempe, AZ$726K2024
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana
Capital support for physical upgrades and program enhancements to more effectively provide hunger relief to food-insecure families.
Indianapolis, IN$700K2022
Alliance for Companion Animals
Provide no-cost spay/neuter and wellness services to approximately 6,800 animals through veterinary clinics, including mobile veterinary uni
Phoenix, AZ$600K2024
Arizona State University Foundation for a New American University
Continued support for the Nina Scholars program to help non-traditional college students.
Tempe, AZ$553K2022
Alliance for Companion Animals
Provide no-cost spay/neuter and wellness services to approximately 6,000 animals through veterinary clinics, including mobile veterinary uni
Phoenix, AZ$550K2022
Alliance for Companion Animals
Provide no-cost spay/neuter and wellness services to approximately 6,000 animals through veterinary clinics, including mobile veterinary uni
Phoenix, AZ$550K2023

Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$16.9M
2022$18.2M
2023$21.1M
2024$22.7M

How to apply for funding from Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust

Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at nmpct.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust

Does Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust fund?
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Umom New Day Centers, American Journalism Project, Friends of Indy Animals. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust give in grants?
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust reported $17.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $79.0M over 1,160 grants.
Where is Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust located?
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 356644088.
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About this profile. This page is built from Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.