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Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust
One American Square
Indianapolis, IN 46282
(312) 231-6075
available upon request - Form and materials
- See attached
- Deadlines
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- Restrictions
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Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$22,690,217
- Grants listed
- 328
- Assets, end of year
- $441,084,433
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Tax year 2023
$22,430,347
- Grants listed
- 304
- Assets, end of year
- $427,643,046
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Tax year 2022
$18,244,319
- Grants listed
- 239
- Assets, end of year
- $423,869,792
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Tax year 2021
$15,515,485
- Grants listed
- 242
- Assets, end of year
- $513,484,211
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Tax year 2020
$16,967,964
- Grants listed
- 301
- Assets, end of year
- $441,154,581
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Tax year 2019
$13,801,783
- Grants listed
- 247
- Assets, end of year
- $400,535,338
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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UMOM New Day CentersPhoenix, AZ
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.
$1,500,000 -
American Journalism ProjectWashington, DC
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.
$1,000,000 -
Friends of Indy AnimalsIndianapolis, IN
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.
$1,000,000 -
Arizona State University Foundation for New American UniversityTempe, AZ
Support for the Nina Scholars program.
$725,769 -
Alliance for Companion AnimalsPhoenix, AZ
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 ZooIndianapolis, IN
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 - PhoenixPhoenix, AZ
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 IncIndianapolis, IN
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 - IndianaIndianapolis, IN
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 FoundationTempe, AZ
Support for the Nina Scholars program.
$452,914 -
Ivy Tech FoundationIndianapolis, IN
Support for the Nina Scholars program.
$450,788 -
Trustees of Indiana UniversityBloomington, IN
Support for the Nina Scholars program.
$364,502 -
The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis aka Indianapolis Parks FoundationIndianapolis, IN
Support for design and engineering work for a new nature center to be built in Riverside Regional Park.
$325,000 -
National Center for State CourtsWilliamsburg, VA
Support to expand eviction diversion services to six additional township courts in Marion County.
$300,000 -
Desert Botanical GardenPhoenix, AZ
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 CenterIndianapolis, IN
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 ZooPhoenix, AZ
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 FoundationPhoenix, AZ
Support for emergency assistance to individuals and families facing displacement.
$250,000 -
Conservation Law CenterBloomington, IN
Continued support to implement the Indiana Water Report's recommendations, including advocating for water-quality improvements.
$242,000 -
Gannett Company Inc dba Arizona RepublicPhoenix, AZ
Continued support to provide in-depth reporting that focuses on Arizona's most pressing environmental issues.
$225,000 -
Hoosier Environmental CouncilIndianapolis, IN
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 - ArizonaPhoenix, AZ
Support for water-saving agricultural projects critical to sustaining Verde River flow.
$195,500 -
FACE Low-Cost Animal ClinicIndianapolis, IN
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 HumaneIndianapolis, IN
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 FoundationPhoenix, AZ
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 -
EmployIndyIndianapolis, IN
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)Phoenix, AZ
Support to build capacity of local governments and tribal nations to develop and preserve affordable housing.
$150,000 -
Save the Family Foundation of ArizonaMesa, AZ
Support for housing and supportive services for up to 18 families on the verge of experiencing homelessness.
$150,000 -
The Nature Conservancy - ArizonaPhoenix, AZ
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 HavenIndianapolis, IN
Support for Coburn Academy, which provides classes on finance, parenting, employment and homeownership to survivors of domestic violence.
$140,000 -
Arizona's Children AssociationPhoenix, AZ
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 IncIndianapolis, IN
Capital support to help redesign and construct the Ancient Seas gallery, which tells the story of Indiana's prehistoric environment.
$125,000 -
Julian Center IncIndianapolis, IN
General operating support to provide supportive services to domestic violence survivors.
$125,000 -
Prosperity IndianaIndianapolis, IN
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 ReadsIndianapolis, IN
Support to hire two new full-time positions to engage more adult learners and improve literacy programs.
$115,000 -
Friends of the Verde RiverCottonwood, AZ
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 TailsPhoenix, AZ
General operating support to provide accessible and affordable, high-quality spay and neuter surgeries to pet owners facing financial hardship.
$100,000 -
Be Nimble FoundationIndianapolis, IN
Support to train Black and Latino adults for careers in technology to enhance employability, career advancement and economic mobility.
$100,000 -
Bethany Christian ServicesIndianapolis, IN
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 IncPhoenix, AZ
Support to help Maricopa County clients transitioning to permanent affordable housing.
$100,000 -
Equity1821Indianapolis, IN
Support for the Demystifying Underwriting program, which will work with 40 Black small business owners on financial literacy and underwriting.
$100,000 -
Flanner House of IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN
Support to hire a chief financial officer to provide leadership and to manage upcoming development projects that will bring more affordable housing, retail and workforce units to the Near Northwest Area.
$100,000 -
Foundation For Senior Living aka FSLPhoenix, AZ
Support for a program to effectively serve older adults by assessing immediate needs, removing barriers and creating a follow-up plan to ensure a high quality of life.
$100,000 -
Fresh Start Women's FoundationPhoenix, AZ
Support to expand wraparound services for underserved women participating in workforce education and training programs.
$100,000 -
Friends of the Verde RiverCottonwood, AZ
Support to restore high priority upland sites, monitor restoration activities and oversee revisions to the Verde Watershed Restoration Coalition strategic plan.
$100,000 -
Friends of the Verde RiverCottonwood, AZ
Support to work with business owners to design customized systems that would recharge and reuse effluent resulting in nearly 20 million gallons of treated wastewater annually.
$100,000 -
Friends of the Verde RiverCottonwood, AZ
Support to update the Verde Watershed Report Card, an assessment tool designed to track trends in the health of the Verde River watershed and surrounding communities.
$100,000 -
Grand Canyon ConservancyGrand Canyon, AZ
Support for a study to advance the understanding of flow paths, flow rates and water budgets of the aquifer system below the Kaibab Plateau on the north side of Grand Canyon National Park.
$100,000 -
Indiana Chapter of the American Academy of PediatricsIndianapolis, IN
Continued support to maintain a full-time program coordinator for the Reach Out and Read program to provide literacy intervention services during well-child pediatric visits.
$100,000 -
Indianapolis Cultural TrailIndianapolis, IN
Capital support to expand the Cultural Trail across the White River to connect neighborhoods on both sides of the river.
$100,000 -
Justa CenterPhoenix, AZ
Support to identify and eliminate barriers to permanent housing for older adults experiencing homelessness.
$100,000 -
Keys to Change - Previously Human Services CampusPhoenix, AZ
Support to expand street outreach and navigation services to reduce the length of time people experience homelessness.
$100,000 -
PACC911 - Phoenix Animal Care Coalition 911Phoenix, AZ
Support to provide medical treatment for abused, neglected and injured animals.
$100,000 -
Tanner Community Development CorporationPhoenix, AZ
Support to address transportation, cost-of-living factors, affordable housing and quality of life services to independent-living seniors.
$100,000 -
The Nature Conservancy - ArizonaPhoenix, AZ
Support to improve water quality in Granite Creek by reducing erosion and slowing stormwater runoff.
$100,000 -
Wildfire Arizona formerly Arizona Community Action AssociationPhoenix, AZ
Support to create a community-based framework for eviction diversion programs in Maricopa County.
$100,000 -
IU Health FoundationIndianapolis, IN
Support for the Mosaic Center for Work, Life and Learning, which will help participants create clear, defined career pathways into jobs at IU Health and other area health care providers.
$97,500 -
Arizona Friends of Foster Children FoundationPhoenix, AZ
Continued support for the Keys to Success program, providing career development, education services and housing navigation for youth transitioning out of the foster care system.
$90,000 -
Jobs for Arizona's GraduatesPhoenix, AZ
Support to help Native American and other youth aged 16-24 years old living in Guadalupe and Tempe with career and college readiness opportunities.
$90,000 -
FidoIndianapolis, IN
General operating support to improve the quality of life for outside dogs.
$85,000 -
Friends of the White RiverIndianapolis, IN
Support to help reduce soil erosion and sediment pollution along White River waterways by providing assistance to private riparian landowners in the watershed.
$80,000 -
Midwestern UniversityGlendale, AZ
Support to provide vulnerable and underserved individuals with high quality vision care and eyeglasses at no cost.
$80,000 -
Nine 13Indianapolis, IN
Support for food insecurity logistics to ensure that food is quickly distributed to those who need it.
$80,000 -
The Nature Conservancy - ArizonaPhoenix, AZ
Support to develop and implement a Verde River Watershed flow-monitoring plan to establish protocol for watershed condition improvement projects and assess agricultural and rural community sustaining flows projects.
$80,000 -
100 Black Men of IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN
Create the Education and Career Planning Initiative, which would provide career-readiness curriculum for students who want to join the competitive workforce upon high school graduation.
$75,000 -
A New LeafMesa, AZ
Support to provide safe emergency housing, basic needs and support services for 90 families a year in Mesa and Surprise.
$75,000 -
A New LeafMesa, AZ
General operating support to continue providing services to families living on Homeward Bound's transitional housing campus.
$75,000 -
Arizona Food Bank NetworkPhoenix, AZ
Support to deliver fresh, healthy produce from vendors in Nogales, Arizona, to residents in Maricopa County who need it most.
$75,000 -
Arizona Housing CoalitionPhoenix, AZ
Support to build capacity to advocate for strong housing policies and practices to help address housing instability.
$75,000 -
Arizona Opportunities Industrialization CenterPhoenix, AZ
Continued support to help children in grades K through 8th receive language arts and STEM-based mentoring during the school year.
$75,000 -
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater ScottsdaleScottsdale, AZ
Support to match educationally at-risk youth with student mentors from Arizona State University to help youth improve in academics and grow their confidence.
$75,000 -
CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions IncIndianapolis, IN
Support to help central Indiana older adults with home repairs and modifications to help them age in place.
$75,000 -
Duet Partners In Health & AgingPhoenix, AZ
Support to expand bilingual services for kinship families and grandparents who are raising their grandchildren.
$75,000 -
Elevate PhoenixPhoenix, AZ
Support to provide mentoring to high school students to support high school graduation, post-secondary education and workplace readiness.
$75,000 -
Family Promise of Greater PhoenixScottsdale, AZ
Support for families at Family Promise Village, an affordable housing project in Glendale.
$75,000 -
Foster ArizonaMesa, AZ
Support to serve up to 100 unhoused youth who have experienced the foster care system with housing and supportive services.
$75,000 -
Foundation for Blind ChildrenPhoenix, AZ
Support to hire a research administrator who would create and publish peer-reviewed research to encourage broader adoption of programs that lead to independence and gainful employment for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
$75,000 -
Friendly HousePhoenix, AZ
Support over two years for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$75,000 -
Friends of the Verde RiverCottonwood, AZ
Support to implement the first phase of the Verde River Watershed Water Quality Monitoring Plan to provide a greater understanding of water conditions and highlight areas for improving the system.
$75,000 -
Goodwill of Central and Southern IndianaIndianapolis, IN
Support to address the workforce needs of vulnerable people who hold high school diplomas and are under- and/or unemployed.
$75,000 -
Groundwork IndyIndianapolis, IN
Capital support to help design and construct new headquarters in the Riverside neighborhood.
$75,000 -
Homeless Youth ConnectionPhoenix, AZ
Support to provide wraparound services to high school youth experiencing homelessness.
$75,000 -
Horizon HouseIndianapolis, IN
Support to help those experiencing homelessness access supportive services.
$75,000 -
Indy Public Safety FoundationIndianapolis, IN
Support to help more domestic violence survivors exit dangerous situations.
$75,000 -
Judah Ministries IncIndianapolis, IN
Support to hire two new full-time positions to help individuals gain job credentials and certifications and remove barriers to employment.
$75,000 -
Keep Indianapolis BeautifulIndianapolis, IN
Support for the waterway committees doing work in the neighborhoods bordering Little Eagle Creek, Pogue's Run and Pleasant Run, and for habitat restoration in Riverside Park along the White River.
$75,000 -
Maricopa County Animal Care and ControlPhoenix, AZ
Support to create a foster program focused on large breed dogs.
$75,000 -
Native American ConnectionsPhoenix, AZ
Support to expand services for youth experiencing homelessness at HomeBase Surprise.
$75,000 -
New Pathways for YouthPhoenix, AZ
Support to expand capacity to train staff and volunteers to facilitate programs serving at-risk youth.
$75,000 -
Phoenix Herpetological SocietyScottsdale, AZ
Support to house critically endangered species of crocodilians.
$75,000 -
Phoenix Public Library FoundationPhoenix, AZ
Support to provide essential college access, GED services and expanded higher education opportunities for underserved populations in Phoenix.
$75,000 -
Purdue Research FoundationWest Lafayette, IN
Support to continue the shelter medicine and surgery program providing critical veterinary services at three nonprofit animal shelters in Indianapolis.
$75,000 -
Rehoboth Community Development CorporationPhoenix, AZ
Support to deliver out-of-school time activities to 150 youth living in two affordable housing units.
$75,000 -
Society of St Vincent de Paul - PhoenixPhoenix, AZ
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$75,000 -
Sojourner CenterPhoenix, AZ
General operating support to continue offering essential services to survivors of domestic violence.
$75,000 -
Tempe Community Action AgencyTempe, AZ
Support to help unsheltered adults return to permanent housing and to assist families who are on the verge of experiencing homelessness.
$75,000 -
The Nature Conservancy - ArizonaPhoenix, AZ
Support to conduct an analysis of impact to habitat because of proposed changes to the Verde River reservoir management system.
$75,000 -
The Nature Conservancy - ArizonaPhoenix, AZ
Support to restore grassland habitat and protect wildlife corridors in the Upper Verde River watershed.
$75,000 -
The Salvation Army PhoenixPhoenix, AZ
Support to provide flexible funds to help families experiencing homelessness transition into permanent housing.
$75,000 -
Valley Leadership CorporationPhoenix, AZ
Support to educate and build awareness for the development of more affordable housing throughout the Valley.
$75,000 -
Valley of the Sun YMCAScottsdale, AZ
Expand YMCA's Outreach Program for All Seniors to two additional YMCA locations to help seniors remain safely at home.
$75,000 -
YWCA Metropolitan PhoenixGlendale, AZ
Support for a program that offers women and girls tools that foster financial sustainability, planning for college, career advancement and asset acquisition.
$75,000 -
Arizona Association for Foster and Adoptive ParentsPeoria, AZ
Support to provide training, mentoring, counseling and family activities for foster, kinship and adoptive families whose children have been part of the state welfare system.
$70,000 -
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central IndianaIndianapolis, IN
Support to recruit more volunteers to help mentor low-income youth.
$70,000 -
The Nature Conservancy - ArizonaPhoenix, AZ
Support to monitor the water rights adjudication proceedings in Arizona.
$68,500 -
Center for Victim and Human RightsIndianapolis, IN
Support to hire a new staff advocate who can help with protection order filings and with empowering survivors during the legal process.
$67,000 -
Aster AgingMesa, AZ
Expand resource navigation services for East Valley seniors to access food, housing and eligible benefits helping them remain independent in their homes.
$65,000 -
The Salvation Army PhoenixPhoenix, AZ
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$65,000 -
Foster Success formerly - Indiana Connected By 25Indianapolis, IN
Support to help high school foster care youth successfully transition into college or work training programs.
$61,000 -
DREAM AliveIndianapolis, IN
Support to hire a new high school career pathway and workforce development manager who will help high school students enter into college or work training programs.
$60,000 -
Neighborhood Christian Legal ClinicIndianapolis, IN
Support to expand eviction prevention services to help clients remain in their homes.
$60,000 -
The Nature Conservancy - ArizonaPhoenix, AZ
Funding to develop a comprehensive summary of the historic and current presence of native fish, analyzing threats and making recommendations for improvements.
$60,000 -
White Tank Mountains ConservancyBuckeye, AZ
Support to implement the Wildlife Linkage Concept plan to advance the protection of wildlife corridors in the far West Valley.
$60,000 -
Arizona Center for the Blind and Visually ImpairedPhoenix, AZ
Support to hire a case manager who can provide wraparound services for adults who are visually impaired.
$55,000 -
Saving AmyPhoenix, AZ
Support to hire a program and volunteer coordinator who can expand services for families who are transitioning out of homeless shelters or domestic violence shelters.
$55,000 -
Corporation for Supportive Housing - IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN
Support to advance community support for supportive housing for homeless populations and develop advocacy leadership among those living in supportive housing.
$50,100 -
91 PlaceIndianapolis, IN
Support to provide safe, stable shelter/housing and services for homeless and disconnected youth.
$50,000 -
American Journalism ProjectWashington, DC
Support for a statewide research collaborative. These funds will be used to research and analyze the local information ecosystem in Arizona; conduct community listening with residents of the areas; propose potential solutions to fill information gaps; and steward efforts to galvanize philanthropic launch capital for proposed solutions.
$50,000 -
Arizona Community FoundationPhoenix, AZ
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$50,000 -
Banner Health FoundationPhoenix, AZ
Support for Banner Olive Branch's meal program for food-insecure seniors to help enable them to remain in their homes.
$50,000 -
Brightlane Learning AKA School on WheelsIndianapolis, IN
Support to expand into additional high-needs schools to help address student learning loss resulting from the pandemic.
$50,000 -
Center for Leadership DevelopmentIndianapolis, IN
Support to help students select and prepare for the pathways they choose for traditional college or vocational routes to employment.
$50,000 -
Chrysalis Shelter for Victims of Domestic ViolencePhoenix, AZ
Provide general operating funding to safely house and support individuals and families surviving domestic violence.
$50,000 -
Defenders of ChildrenPhoenix, AZ
Support to build capacity around financial management and grant writing so that more low-income families could receive free legal assistance.
$50,000 -
Diana Gregory Outreach ServicesPhoenix, AZ
Support to hire a program administrative assistant to expand programs to alleviate food insecurity among seniors.
$50,000 -
Dysart Community CenterEl Mirage, AZ
General operating support to continue providing educational and developmental opportunities for children and adults in the West Valley.
$50,000 -
ElainePhoenix, AZ
Support to provide up to 9,000 no-cost rides for adults who are experiencing homelessness and/or are elderly or disabled.
$50,000 -
Eyes On LearningPhoenix, AZ
Support to enhance and expand vision screenings for school-aged children in Arizona.
$50,000 -
Friends of Indy AnimalsIndianapolis, IN
Support to hire first executive director to provide leadership and to raise funds, engage the public and manage day-to-day operations.
$50,000 -
Greater Phoenix LeadershipPhoenix, AZ
Support for start-up costs for Rio Reimagined, which will foster river restoration and urban redevelopment along the Rio Salado.
$50,000 -
Hamilton County TourismCarmel, IN
Continued support to further solidify the White River as an essential regional amenity with many destination hubs where the community can enjoy its many features.
$50,000 -
Home Repairs for Good formerly NeighborLink Indianapolis FoundationIndianapolis, IN
Support to help low-income adults become qualified contractors certified in specialized home remediation projects so that they can build marketable skills for successful long-term employment.
$50,000 -
HVAF of Indiana IncIndianapolis, IN
Support to assist veterans experiencing homelessness with workforce development skills and job placement and retention services.
$50,000 -
Immigrant Welcome CenterIndianapolis, IN
Support for the Pathways to Literacy program to provide English literacy classes to adults who hope to enroll in adult education programs to further their careers.
$50,000 -
Indiana Blind Children's FoundationIndianapolis, IN
Support to conduct research that will best inform the co-location of the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired with the Indiana School for the Deaf.
$50,000 -
Joy's HouseIndianapolis, IN
Support to expand an online community network where family and professional caregivers can gather to strengthen their caregiver skills and abilities through education, resource referrals, and peer support.
$50,000 -
Local First Arizona FoundationPhoenix, AZ
Support to help businesses and nonprofits in the Verde Valley reduce water, energy, waste and transportation impacts.
$50,000 -
Make Way for BooksTucson, AZ
Support to reach 575 young children and their families with a bilingual, two-generation early literacy program.
$50,000 -
Mid-States Minority Supplier Development CouncilIndianapolis, IN
Support to foster equitable economic access pathways for small, minority-owned/led Marion County businesses.
$50,000 -
Mother's GraceScottsdale, AZ
Support to provide financial assistance and emotional support to mothers experiencing emergency situations.
$50,000 -
Nourish PHXPhoenix, AZ
General operating support to continue providing food and clothing to individuals who are food insecure or experiencing homelessness.
$50,000 -
Project AzulIndianapolis, IN
Support to help central Indiana residents obtain the training necessary to secure jobs above entry level and build their careers in the logistics and manufacturing industries.
$50,000 -
Rosie's Southside Animal ShelterIndianapolis, IN
General operating support to rescue dogs and cats at risk of euthanasia.
$50,000 -
Seed SpotPhoenix, AZ
Support to increase small business creation rates and access to early-stage capital among women and minorities in the Valley.
$50,000 -
Southeast Community ServicesIndianapolis, IN
Support to scale and strengthen the Center for Working Families programming for families at six near-eastside schools and early childhood centers.
$50,000 -
Starfish InitiativeIndianapolis, IN
Support to recruit and train more volunteer mentors to provide one-on-one mentoring to high school students from low-income families.
$50,000 -
TeenWorks Inc aka Pro 100 IncIndianapolis, IN
Support to increase career readiness for teens.
$50,000 -
The Salvation Army a Georgia CorporationBrookhaven, GA
To support disaster relief efforts related to Hurricanes Helene and Milton
$50,000 -
Trust For Public LandSan Francisco, CA
Support to permanently protect and conserve the first 22 miles of the Upper Verde River for the benefit of the public.
$50,000 -
Valleywise Health FoundationPhoenix, AZ
Support to launch the Raising a Reader program in Valleywise Health's eight Family Resource Centers across Maricopa County.
$50,000 -
Advocacy31nine DBA Arizona 127Gilbert, AZ
Support to enhance the educational success of 400 students affected by foster care, kinship care and adoption.
$45,000 -
Arizona Food Bank NetworkPhoenix, AZ
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$45,000 -
House of RefugeMesa, AZ
Support to help homeless families achieve career and education goals.
$45,000 -
Indy Neighborhood CatsIndianapolis, IN
General operating support to improve the quality of life for unowned neighborhood cats.
$45,000 -
WFYI Public Media aka Metropolitan Indianapolis Public BroadcastingIndianapolis, IN
Provide support for on-air programming on the Indianapolis public radio station.
$40,720 -
Friends of Public Radio Arizona fbo HearArizona KJZZTempe, AZ
Provide support for on-air programming on the Phoenix public radio station.
$40,470 -
Arizona Community FoundationPhoenix, AZ
Continued support for the Arizona Together for Impact initiative to help nonprofits form affiliations, integrate programs and consider strategic collaborations to further nonprofit sustainability and strengthen services.
$40,000 -
Gleaners Food Bank of IndianaIndianapolis, IN
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$40,000 -
Indiana Diaper BankIndianapolis, IN
Support to expand capacity to provide diapers, baby wipes and other baby supplies to more families experiencing poverty.
$40,000 -
Instituto LabPhoenix, AZ
Support to build capacity for 25 organizations in Maricopa County that assist with housing and education issues in under-resourced communities and communities of color.
$40,000 -
Visually Impaired Preschool Services (VIPS Indiana)Indianapolis, IN
Support to hire additional teachers who will provide high-quality early intervention services to Marion County's youngest children who are blind or visually impaired.
$40,000 -
Voices for CASA ChildrenScottsdale, AZ
Support to recruit additional court-appointed special advocates to serve children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect.
$40,000 -
Advance CommunityPhoenix, AZ
Support to provide low-income families with six months of healthy food boxes.
$35,000 -
Domestic Violence Network of Greater IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$35,000 -
Foothills Caring CorpsCarefree, AZ
Support to provide 3,000 meals to homebound seniors choosing to age in place.
$35,000 -
Shepherd Community CenterIndianapolis, IN
Support to help youth and adults develop education and career goals and find either new or better-paying jobs.
$35,000 -
The Indy Learning TeamIndianapolis, IN
Support for a program utilizing generative AI to provide targeted intervention around reading for 200 first and second grade students at School 54.
$35,000 -
Trinity HavenIndianapolis, IN
Support to help LGBTQ+ teens and young adults who are experiencing housing instability achieve their goals for education, employment, and emotional and social capital.
$35,000 -
Fathers and Families CenterIndianapolis, IN
Support for a workforce development manager to work with fathers to ensure their success as they secure certifications leading to careers in high-demand sectors, including employment in welding, logistics, forklifting, electronics, transportation, warehouse services and cyber security.
$30,000 -
Midwest Food Bank Indiana DivisionIndianapolis, IN
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$30,000 -
Society of St Vincent de Paul Council of IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$30,000 -
The Salvation Army Indiana DivisionIndianapolis, IN
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$30,000 -
Arizona Community FoundationPhoenix, AZ
To support the Climate-Smart Economic Development Learning Lab, exploring the impacts of climate change on regional economic development and offering guidance on how to drive investment in climate solutions.
$25,000 -
Catholic Charities Indianapolis - Holy Family ShelterIndianapolis, IN
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$25,000 -
Central Indiana Community Foundation aka CICFIndianapolis, IN
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses. Season for sharing.
$25,000 -
Community AssetsIndianapolis, IN
Support to allow students to explore careers and engage in job readiness training with mentors to inspire young adults to reach their potential.
$25,000 -
Dayspring Center IncIndianapolis, IN
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$25,000 -
Desert Botanical GardenPhoenix, AZ
Employee Matching Gift Program
$25,000 -
Family Promise of Greater IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$25,000 -
Friends of Indy AnimalsIndianapolis, IN
General operating support to protect and save Indy's most vulnerable animals.
$25,000 -
Horizon HouseIndianapolis, IN
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$25,000 -
Our Sisters Our BrothersPhoenix, AZ
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$25,000 -
Rebuilding Together - IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$25,000 -
Ross FoundationIndianapolis, IN
Support to expand a literacy program for children in grades three through 12 who read below grade level.
$25,000 -
The Nature Conservancy - ArizonaPhoenix, AZ
Support to create a communication plan for the Upper Verde Watershed to help generate support for the Verde River's protection.
$25,000 -
The Nature Conservancy - ArizonaPhoenix, AZ
Support to restore the invasive plant-dominated pasture of the Upper Verde River wildlife area with native grasses to better support wildlife, reduce water demand and increase resiliency.
$25,000 -
United Way of Central IndianaIndianapolis, IN
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$25,000 -
Wheeler Mission MinistriesIndianapolis, IN
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$25,000 -
Society of Environmental JournalistsWashington, DC
Publicize, implement and manage the 2024, 2025 and 2026 Nina Mason Pulliam Award for Outstanding Environmental Reporting.
$21,600 -
Arizona Friends of Foster Children FoundationPhoenix, AZ
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$20,000 -
Arte Mexicano En IndianaIndianapolis, IN
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$20,000 -
Assistance League of IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$20,000 -
Boost a Foster FamilyGilbert, AZ
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$20,000 -
Emprendedoras Latinas En IndianaFishers, IN
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$20,000 -
Teachers TreasuresIndianapolis, IN
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$20,000 -
Zuri's CirclePeoria, AZ
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$18,000 -
St Mary's Food Bank AlliancePhoenix, AZ
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$17,500 -
Hope's CrossingPhoenix, AZ
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$17,000 -
Assistance League of Phoenix ArizonaPhoenix, AZ
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$15,000 -
Back To School Clothing DrivePhoenix, AZ
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$15,000 -
Deborah's PlaceIndianapolis, IN
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$15,000 -
Haitian Association of Indiana CorpIndianapolis, IN
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$15,000 -
Marion County Commission on YouthIndianapolis, IN
Support for Summer Youth Program Fund programming.
$15,000 -
Nova X-StreamIndianapolis, IN
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$15,000 -
Genesis Eve HousePhoenix, AZ
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$14,000 -
Arizona Humane SocietyPhoenix, AZ
Employee Matching Gift Program
$13,660 -
Friends of Indy AnimalsIndianapolis, IN
Employee Matching Gift Program
$13,340 -
Foster Your FutureFountain HLS, AZ
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$13,000 -
Circles INDY - BRiCKS AllianceIndianapolis, IN
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$10,000 -
Control Alt DeleteMesa, AZ
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$10,000 -
DAS FoundationPhoenix, AZ
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$10,000 -
Free Press Indiana IncIndianapolis, IN
Employee Matching Gift Program
$10,000 -
George Washington Hub ClubFishers, IN
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$10,000 -
Greater Indianapolis Multi-Faith AllianceIndianapolis, IN
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$10,000 -
Guadalupe Community Action ProgramGuadalupe, AZ
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$10,000 -
Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library FoundationIndianapolis, IN
Support for Summer Youth Program Fund programming.
$10,000 -
IndyGo FoundationIndianapolis, IN
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$10,000 -
International District Community CenterIndianapolis, IN
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$10,000 -
Lyn HouseIndianapolis, IN
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$10,000 -
Native HealthPhoenix, AZ
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$10,000 -
Nourish PHXPhoenix, AZ
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$10,000 -
Stepping Up for SeniorsPhoenix, AZ
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$10,000 -
Tourism Tomorrow IncIndianapolis, IN
Support to allow the Partners for the White River to attend River Network's Annual River Rally.
$10,000 -
Northern Arizona University Foundation - KNAUFlagstaff, AZ
Provide support for on-air programming on the Phoenix public radio station.
$9,880 -
Assistance League of East Valley ArizonaChandler, AZ
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$8,000 -
All Faith Community ServicesBuckeye, AZ
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$7,000 -
AzcendChandler, AZ
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$7,000 -
Duet Partners In Health & AgingPhoenix, AZ
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$7,000 -
Foothills Food BankCave Creek, AZ
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$7,000 -
OCJ KidsPhoenix, AZ
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$7,000 -
Second HelpingsIndianapolis, IN
Support for Summer Youth Program Fund programming.
$7,000 -
Southwest Human DevelopmentPhoenix, AZ
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$7,000 -
Pilgrim Rest FoundationPhoenix, AZ
Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
$6,500 -
Brookside Community Development CorporationIndianapolis, IN
Support for Summer Youth Program Fund programming.
$6,000 -
Christamore HouseIndianapolis, IN
Support for the Christamore House Summer Camp for youth ages 4 to 14.
$6,000 -
Community Alliance of the Far EastsideIndianapolis, IN
Support for Summer Youth Program Fund programming.
$6,000 -
Concord Neighborhood CenterIndianapolis, IN
Support for Summer Youth Program Fund programming.
$6,000 -
Dayspring Center IncIndianapolis, IN
Support for Summer Youth Program Fund programming.
$6,000 -
Edna Martin Christian CenterIndianapolis, IN
Support for Summer Youth Program Fund programming.
$6,000 -
Escala Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN
Support for Summer Youth Program Fund programming.
$6,000 -
Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center at Crooked CreekIndianapolis, IN
Support for Summer Youth Program Fund programming.
$6,000 -
Firefly Children and Family AllianceIndianapolis, IN
Support for Summer Youth Program Fund programming.
$6,000 -
Flanner House of IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN
Support for Summer Youth Program Fund programming.
$6,000 -
Happy Hollow Children's Camp IncIndianapolis, IN
Support for Summer Youth Program Fund programming.
$6,000 -
Hawthorne Social Service AssociationIndianapolis, IN
Support for Summer Youth Program Fund programming.
$6,000 -
Indiana Youth Group IncIndianapolis, IN
Support for Summer Youth Program Fund programming.
$6,000 -
John H Boner Community Center aka John Boner Neighborhood CentersIndianapolis, IN
Support for Summer Youth Program Fund programming.
$6,000 -
La PlazaIndianapolis, IN
Support for Summer Youth Program Fund programming.
$6,000 -
Latino Youth Collective of IndianaIndianapolis, IN
Support for Summer Youth Program Fund programming.
$6,000 -
Mary Rigg Neighborhood CenterIndianapolis, IN
Support for Summer Youth Program Fund programming.
$6,000
Approved for future payment
Approved in 2024 and not yet paid; the largest 50 are shown.
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Arizona State University FoundationTempe, AZ
Support for the Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Scholars program.
$2,177,307 -
Keys to Change - Previously Human Services CampusPhoenix, AZ
Support for the homeless prevention fund and for the grantee's general operations to help people at risk of housing instability remain housed.
$1,500,000 -
Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation (Nina Scholars)Tempe, AZ
Support for the Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Scholars program.
$1,358,742 -
Ivy Tech Foundation (Nina Scholars)Indianapolis, IN
Support for the Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Scholars program.
$1,352,364 -
Phoenix ZooPhoenix, AZ
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.
$1,250,000 -
Trustees of Indiana University (Nina Scholars)Bloomington, IN
Support for the Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Scholars program.
$1,093,506 -
American Journalism ProjectWashington, DC
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.
$1,000,000 -
Society of St Vincent de Paul - PhoenixPhoenix, AZ
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 -
UMOM New Day CentersPhoenix, AZ
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.
$500,000 -
Indianapolis Cultural TrailIndianapolis, IN
Capital support to expand the Cultural Trail across the White River to connect neighborhoods on both sides of the river.
$400,000 -
Indianapolis Art CenterIndianapolis, IN
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 -
Pilgrim Rest FoundationPhoenix, AZ
Support for emergency assistance to individuals and families facing displacement.
$250,000 -
Gannett Company Inc dba Arizona RepublicPhoenix, AZ
Continued support to provide in-depth reporting that focuses on Arizona's most pressing environmental issues.
$230,000 -
The Nature Conservancy - ArizonaPhoenix, AZ
Support for water-saving agricultural projects critical to sustaining Verde River flow.
$204,500 -
Friends of the Verde RiverCottonwood, AZ
Support to restore high priority upland sites, monitor restoration activities and oversee revisions to the Verde Watershed Restoration Coalition strategic plan.
$200,000 -
Prosperity IndianaIndianapolis, IN
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 -
The Nature Conservancy - ArizonaPhoenix, AZ
Support to develop and implement a Verde River Watershed flow-monitoring plan to establish protocol for watershed condition improvement projects and assess agricultural and rural community sustaining flows projects.
$120,000 -
Be Nimble FoundationIndianapolis, IN
Support to train Black and Latino adults for careers in technology to enhance employability, career advancement and economic mobility.
$100,000 -
Bethany Christian ServicesIndianapolis, IN
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 IncPhoenix, AZ
Support to help Maricopa County clients transitioning to permanent affordable housing.
$100,000 -
Equity1821Indianapolis, IN
Support for the Demystifying Underwriting program, which will work with 40 Black small business owners on financial literacy and underwriting.
$100,000 -
Flanner House of IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN
Support to hire a chief financial officer to provide leadership and to manage upcoming development projects that will bring more affordable housing, retail and workforce units to the Near Northwest Area.
$100,000 -
Foundation For Senior Living aka FSLPhoenix, AZ
Support for a program to effectively serve older adults by assessing immediate needs, removing barriers and creating a follow-up plan to ensure a high quality of life.
$100,000 -
Friends of the Verde RiverCottonwood, AZ
Support to work with business owners to design customized systems that would recharge and reuse effluent resulting in nearly 20 million gallons of treated wastewater annually.
$100,000 -
Justa CenterPhoenix, AZ
Support to identify and eliminate barriers to permanent housing for older adults experiencing homelessness.
$100,000 -
Tanner Community Development CorporationPhoenix, AZ
Support to address transportation, cost-of-living factors, affordable housing and quality of life services to independent-living seniors.
$100,000 -
Midwestern UniversityGlendale, AZ
Support to provide vulnerable and underserved individuals with high quality vision care and eyeglasses at no cost.
$80,000 -
Nine 13Indianapolis, IN
Support for food insecurity logistics to ensure that food is quickly distributed to those who need it.
$80,000 -
Arizona Opportunities Industrialization CenterPhoenix, AZ
Continued support to help children in grades K through 8th receive language arts and STEM-based mentoring during the school year.
$75,000 -
Elevate PhoenixPhoenix, AZ
Support to provide mentoring to high school students to support high school graduation, post-secondary education and workplace readiness.
$75,000 -
Foster ArizonaMesa, AZ
Support to serve up to 100 unhoused youth who have experienced the foster care system with housing and supportive services.
$75,000 -
Homeless Youth ConnectionPhoenix, AZ
Support to provide wraparound services to high school youth experiencing homelessness.
$75,000 -
Horizon HouseIndianapolis, IN
Support to help those experiencing homelessness access supportive services.
$75,000 -
Indy Public Safety FoundationIndianapolis, IN
Support to help more domestic violence survivors exit dangerous situations.
$75,000 -
Jobs for Arizona's GraduatesPhoenix, AZ
Support to help Native American and other youth aged 16-24 years old living in Guadalupe and Tempe with career and college readiness opportunities.
$75,000 -
Phoenix Public Library FoundationPhoenix, AZ
Support to provide essential college access, GED services and expanded higher education opportunities for underserved populations in Phoenix.
$75,000 -
Sojourner CenterPhoenix, AZ
General operating support to continue offering essential services to survivors of domestic violence.
$75,000 -
The Nature Conservancy - ArizonaPhoenix, AZ
Support to restore grassland habitat and protect wildlife corridors in the Upper Verde River watershed.
$75,000 -
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central IndianaIndianapolis, IN
Support to recruit more volunteers to help mentor low-income youth.
$55,000 -
CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions IncIndianapolis, IN
Support to help central Indiana older adults with home repairs and modifications to help them age in place.
$50,000 -
Dysart Community CenterEl Mirage, AZ
General operating support to continue providing educational and developmental opportunities for children and adults in the West Valley.
$50,000 -
Technical Assistance Partnership of Arizona (TAPAZ)Phoenix, AZ
Support to Eyes On Learning to enhance and expand vision screenings for school-aged children in Arizona.
$50,000 -
Foundation for Blind ChildrenPhoenix, AZ
Support to hire a research administrator who would create and publish peer-reviewed research to encourage broader adoption of programs that lead to independence and gainful employment for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
$50,000 -
Goodwill of Central and Southern IndianaIndianapolis, IN
Support to address the workforce needs of vulnerable people who hold high school diplomas and are under- and/or unemployed.
$50,000 -
Hamilton County TourismCarmel, IN
Continued support to further solidify the White River as an essential regional amenity with many destination hubs where the community can enjoy its many features.
$50,000 -
Immigrant Welcome CenterIndianapolis, IN
Support for the Pathways to Literacy program to provide English literacy classes to adults who hope to enroll in adult education programs to further their careers.
$50,000 -
Indiana Blind Children's FoundationIndianapolis, IN
Support to conduct research that will best inform the co-location of the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired with the Indiana School for the Deaf.
$50,000 -
Mid-States Minority Supplier Development CouncilIndianapolis, IN
Support to foster equitable economic access pathways for small, minority-owned/led Marion County businesses.
$50,000 -
TeenWorks Inc aka Pro 100 IncIndianapolis, IN
Support to increase career readiness for teens.
$50,000 -
House of RefugeMesa, AZ
Support to help homeless families achieve career and education goals.
$45,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Animals15 grants $2,898,40019% of the total
- Human services49 grants $2,132,60014% of the total
- Housing and shelter12 grants $1,853,03412% of the total
- Arts and culture12 grants $1,494,80010% of the total
- Philanthropy and grantmaking21 grants $1,352,1649% of the total
- Education15 grants $911,9886% of the total
- 14 other causes86 grants $4,441,89029% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Carol P SchillingTrustee / Chair Hours 6Pay $79,000
- Kent E AgnessTrustee Hours 6Pay $74,000
- Lisa Shover KackleyTrustee Hours 6Pay $74,000
- Eugene P D'AdamoPresident & CEO Hours 40Pay $460,000
- Ryan C HammonsCFO Hours 40Pay $240,000
The return
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