Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust is a private foundation that funds initiatives helping people in need, protecting animals and nature, and enriching community life. The official site lists offices in Indianapolis, IN and Phoenix, AZ and provides grant information, application guidance, grantee lists, and staff/board details.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A nonprofit with programs in animal welfare, environmental conservation, or direct human services—especially organizations operating in Arizona or Indiana—seeking anything from modest operating support up to multi-hundred-thousand dollar capital or program grants.
Good Fit
- • Work located in Arizona or Indiana or demonstrably serving communities there.
- • Programmatic focus on animal welfare, water/land conservation, homelessness, youth services, literacy, or workforce development.
- • Capacity to manage multi-year or capital grants as well as general operating support.
- • Willingness to engage with program staff or submit through the foundation's online portal.
- • Evidence of measurable local impact and partnerships with other regional organizations.
Geography
Grants span six states but funding is regionally concentrated: roughly half of dollars flow to one state and the bulk of giving is focused on Arizona and Indiana.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a large and diverse recipient pool (255 distinct grantees and 328 grants), low single-recipient concentration, and many independent organizations funded.
New Applicants
Observed behavior shows substantial turnover and entry by new organizations (about 115 new grantees in the latest year), and the foundation publishes application guidance and program officer contacts—together these indicate genuine pathways for unfamiliar applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
