Private foundation · EIN 23-7009545 · Cincinnati, Ohio

Pulley Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 28 grants paid, $895K total, median $30K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
28
$895K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in OH
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2025

28 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Vail Performing Arts AcademyEdwards, COProgram support$75K
Church of the NativityMaysville, KYProgram support$50K
Betty Ford Alpine GardensVail, COProgram support$50K
Bright Futures FoundationAvon, COProgram support$50K
Vail Valley FoundationAvon, COProgram support$50K
Vail Valley FoundationAvon, COProgram support$50K
The Lensic Performing Arts CenterSanta Fe, NMProgram support$50K
Vail Valley FoundationAvon, COProgram support$50K
Community Care ClinicHighlands, NCProgram support$50K
Darlington SchoolRome, GAProgram support$50K
Food Depot Santa FeSanta Fe, NMProgram support$40K
Chatham HallChatham, VAProgram support$30K
Wild Salmon CenterPortland, ORProgram support$30K
Gods PantryLexington, KYProgram support$30K
Nashville Public LibraryNashville, TNProgram support$30K
Vail Health FoundationEdwards, CO8,500 sh us bancorprogram support$30K
Colorado Mountain CollegeGlenwood Springs, COProgram support$25K
Christus St Vincent HospitalSanta Fe, NMProgram support$25K
Shaw Cancer CenterEdwards, COProgram support$20K
Museum of International Folk ArtSanta Fe, NMProgram support$20K
Kentucky Talking Book LibraryFrankfort, KYProgram support$15K
Highlands Biological FoundationHighlands, NCProgram support$15K
Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust IncHighlands, NCProgram support$15K
Aspen Santa Fe BalletAspen, COProgram support$15K
Jj Brannen Community Education FoundationMaysville, KYProgram support$10K
Limestone Ministries Food BankMaysville, KYProgram support$10K
Colorado Mountain CollegeGlenwood Spring, COProgram support$5,000
The Bascom CenterHighlands, NCProgram support$5,000

By state: Colorado 11 · New Mexico 4 · Kentucky 5 · North Carolina 4 · Georgia 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Pulley Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio, administered in care of US Bank, tax-exempt since 1969. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Pulley Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Pulley Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $895K across 28 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Pulley Foundation give?

Colorado (11 grants), New Mexico (4 grants), Kentucky (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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