Myrta J Pulliam Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyIndianapolis, Indiana · EIN 35-6712560 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$359K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$14.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
30% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Press Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | general | $250,000 |
| Newfields | Indianapolis, IN | general | $50,000 |
| Depauw University | Greencastle, IN | general | $10,000 |
| Lewa USA | New York, NY | general | $10,000 |
| AMPATH Kenya | indianapolis, IN | general | $5,000 |
| Eiteljorg Museum | Indianapolis, IN | general | $5,000 |
| Indianapolis Zoo | indianapolis, IN | general | $4,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | new york, NY | general | $2,500 |
| Central Indiana Land Trust Incorporated | Indianapolis, IN | general | $2,000 |
| Herron High School | indianapolis, IN | general | $2,000 |
| Hoosier environmental council | indianapolis, IN | general | $2,000 |
| Wfyi | Indiaapolis, IN | general | $2,000 |
| Indianapolis Cultural Trail | Indianapolis, IN | general | $1,000 |
| Crown Hill Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | general | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without borders USA inc | new york, NY | general | $1,000 |
| Flanner House | Indianapolis, IN | general | $1,000 |
| Indian River County Habitat for Humanity Inc | Vero Beach, FL | general | $1,000 |
| Heard Museum | phoenix, AZ | general | $1,000 |
| Indianapolis Symphony | Indianapolis, IN | general | $1,000 |
| Kan-Kan Cinema and Restaurant | Indianapolis, IN | general | $1,000 |
| The Oaks Academy | Indianapolis, IN | general | $1,000 |
| Park Tudor School | Indianapolis, IN | general | $1,000 |
| Women's Fund of Central Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | general | $1,000 |
| The woodstock Foundation | lexington, KY | general | $1,000 |
| FIDO Inc | Indianapolis, IN | general | $500 |
| Harrison Center for the arts inc | Indianapolis, IN | general | $500 |
| Horizons at St Richard's Episcopal School | Westport, CT | general | $500 |
| Mara Elephant Project | Carmel, IN | general | $500 |
| National Trust Hist Pres | Washington, DC | general | $200 |
| Random Acts of Flowers | Knoxville, TN | general | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $358,800 | 30 |
| 2024 | $31,500 | 24 |
| 2023 | $61,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349102589
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-6712560
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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