Private foundation · EIN 35-6712560 · Indianapolis, Indiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Myrta J Pulliam Charitable Tr

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: 30 grants paid, $359K total, median $1,000. 70% of grants stayed in Indiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
30
$359K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in IN
70%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Free Press IndianaIndianapolis, INgeneral$250K
NewfieldsIndianapolis, INgeneral$50K
Depauw UniversityGreencastle, INgeneral$10K
Lewa USANew York, NYgeneral$10K
Ampath KenyaIndianapolis, INgeneral$5,000
Eiteljorg MuseumIndianapolis, INgeneral$5,000
Indianapolis ZooIndianapolis, INgeneral$4,000
Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NYgeneral$2,500
Central Indiana Land Trust IncorporatedIndianapolis, INgeneral$2,000
Herron High SchoolIndianapolis, INgeneral$2,000
Hoosier Environmental CouncilIndianapolis, INgeneral$2,000
WfyiIndiaapolis, INgeneral$2,000
Indianapolis Cultural TrailIndianapolis, INgeneral$1,000
Crown Hill FoundationIndianapolis, INgeneral$1,000
Doctors Without Borders USA IncNew York, NYgeneral$1,000
Flanner HouseIndianapolis, INgeneral$1,000
Indian River County Habitat for Humanity IncVero Beach, FLgeneral$1,000
Heard MuseumPhoenix, AZgeneral$1,000
Indianapolis SymphonyIndianapolis, INgeneral$1,000
Kan-Kan Cinema and RestaurantIndianapolis, INgeneral$1,000
The Oaks AcademyIndianapolis, INgeneral$1,000
Park Tudor SchoolIndianapolis, INgeneral$1,000
Women's Fund of Central IndianaIndianapolis, INgeneral$1,000
The Woodstock FoundationLexington, KYgeneral$1,000
Fido IncIndianapolis, INgeneral$500
Harrison Center for the Arts IncIndianapolis, INgeneral$500
Horizons at St Richard's Episcopal SchoolWestport, CTgeneral$500
Mara Elephant ProjectCarmel, INgeneral$500
National Trust Hist PresWashington, DCgeneral$200
Random Acts of FlowersKnoxville, TNgeneral$100

By state: Indiana 21 · New York 3 · Florida 1 · Arizona 1 · Kentucky 1 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Myrta J Pulliam Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana, administered in care of Forvis Llp, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 Myrta J Pulliam Charitable Tr 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 Myrta J Pulliam Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $359K across 30 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Myrta J Pulliam Charitable Tr give?

Indiana (21 grants), New York (3 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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