Hulman & Company Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation that focuses on supporting various charitable causes, primarily through grants for general operating expenses. Its mission reflects a commitment to community welfare, education, food assistance, and human services, as evidenced by its funding of organizations like Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana and educational institutions such as Cathedral High School. The foundation serves a diverse range of recipients, including food banks, homeless shelters, and cultural heritage organizations. It predominantly supports initiatives within Indiana, highlighting its dedication to local community development.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Indiana doing community-focused work (human services, food security, education, youth programs, or cultural/community events) seeking general operating support or event-related support.
Good Fit
- • Located in Indiana and serving Indianapolis-area communities.
- • 501(c)(3) status and ability to accept general operating grants.
- • Track record or local reputation consistent with established community nonprofits.
- • Needs in the grant sizes observed (roughly $10k–$125k).
- • Alignment with human services, education, food banks, homeless services, or community/cultural events.
Geography
All observed grants in 2022–2023 were made to organizations within Indiana, with 100% of grant dollars and counts in-state.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 9 distinct recipients in 2022 and 8 in 2023, showing a modestly diverse set of independent local nonprofits despite dollar concentration to a few large awards.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows two new recipients in 2023, and the foundation provides an explicit contact and informal application guidance, but repeat funding to most grantees and high dollar concentration suggest access is relationship-influenced rather than broadly open.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
