Private foundation · EIN 87-3927730 · New Albany, Indiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Nine Six 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: 7 grants paid, $180K total, median $20K. 57% of grants stayed in Indiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$180K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in IN
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Catalyst Rescue MissionJeffersonville, INGeneral support$50K
Sagamore InstituteIndianapolis, INResearch and skills building programs$35K
812 Mx MinistryGeorgetown, INProvide funding for church operations$20K
Choices LrcNew Albany, INGeneral support$20K
Dare to CareLouisville, KYGeneral support$20K
Go MinistriesLouisville, KYGeneral support$20K
FCAKansas City, MOGeneral support$15K

By state: Indiana 4 · Kentucky 2 · Missouri 1

About this foundation

Nine Six Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New Albany, Indiana, administered in care of Sean Stumler, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Nine Six 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 Nine Six Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $180K across 7 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Nine Six Foundation give?

Indiana (4 grants), Kentucky (2 grants), Missouri (1 grants), per its latest filing.

More foundations near New Albany that accept applications

All in Indiana
FoundationBased inGrants paidMedian grantAccepts applicationsAssets
Lilly Endowment Incsince 1938 Indianapolis, IN $3.9B2,285 grants · 2025 $100KYes $62B
Lumina Foundation for Education Incsince 1991 Indianapolis, IN $30M357 grants · 2024 $13KYes $1.4B
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trsince 1998 Indianapolis, IN $23M328 grants · 2024 $35KYes $428M
Eugene and Marilyn Glick Foundation Corporationsince 1983 Indianapolis, IN $21M210 grants · 2024 $2,500Yes $379M
John W Anderson Foundationsince 1969 Valparaiso, IN $14M212 grants · 2025 $15KYes $302M
Dekko Foundation Incsince 1982 Kendallville, IN $12M1 grants · 2024 $12MYes $265M
Email me matching grants