Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Indiana.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President & CEO Above 90th percentile | $460k $495k |
CFO 75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $240k $258k |
Trustee / Chair Board Chair 75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $79k $85k |
Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $74k $80k |
Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $74k $80k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$22.7M
Itemized grants
328
Median grant
$35k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMOM New Day Centers | Phoenix, AZ | Capital and programmatic support to renovate 16 emergency shelter units for large families at risk of experiencing homelessness and to provide essential services to such families. | $1.5M |
| American Journalism Project | Washington, DC | Support to build a new model for local news in Central Indiana that utilizes a community reporting model and acts as a trusted source of information resulting in a more informed and engaged public. | $1M |
| Friends of Indy Animals | Indianapolis, IN | Capital support to construct a modern facility for Indianapolis Animal Care Services to provide safe and humane shelter for approximately 15,000 animals per year. | $1M |
| Arizona State University Foundation for New American University | Tempe, AZ | Support for the Nina Scholars program. | $726k |
| Alliance for Companion Animals | Phoenix, AZ | Provide no-cost spay/neuter and wellness services to approximately 6,800 animals through veterinary clinics, including mobile veterinary units, across Maricopa County. | $600k |
| Indianapolis Zoo | Indianapolis, IN | Support for the Global Center for Species Survival, which will serve as a headquarters connecting a team of conservation scientists to 10,000 scientists around the globe, and will provide an immersive visitor experience in a new exhibit space. | $500k |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul - Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | Capital support to create a 71-bed transitional housing community that would reduce the number of unhoused individuals while providing safe housing and wraparound services. | $500k |
| White River Alliance aka Upper White River Watershed Alliance Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Continued support to advance the Indiana Water Roadmap, improve the appreciation of the White River and facilitate solutions to challenges facing the watershed. | $500k |
| The Nature Conservancy - Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | Continued support to improve the White River watershed's water quality and habitat through activities that include cultivating relationships with stakeholders in watershed management efforts and building an edge-of-field best practices farming demonstration project. | $475k |
| Maricopa County Community College District Foundation | Tempe, AZ | Support for the Nina Scholars program. | $453k |
| Ivy Tech Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Support for the Nina Scholars program. | $451k |
| Trustees of Indiana University | Bloomington, IN | Support for the Nina Scholars program. | $365k |
| The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis aka Indianapolis Parks Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Support for design and engineering work for a new nature center to be built in Riverside Regional Park. | $325k |
| National Center for State Courts | Williamsburg, VA | Support to expand eviction diversion services to six additional township courts in Marion County. | $300k |
| Desert Botanical Garden | Phoenix, AZ | Capital support for construction of the Hazel Hare Center for Plant Science to advance desert plant research, conservation and preservation efforts. | $250k |
| Indianapolis Art Center | Indianapolis, IN | Capital support to enhance the ArtPark, a park along the banks of the White River that showcases contemporary art, and to build a White River boardwalk and trail. | $250k |
| Phoenix Zoo | Phoenix, AZ | Capital support to build a medical center that will provide innovative care to the zoo's animals and serve as a hub for research and education. | $250k |
| Pilgrim Rest Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Support for emergency assistance to individuals and families facing displacement. | $250k |
| Conservation Law Center | Bloomington, IN | Continued support to implement the Indiana Water Report's recommendations, including advocating for water-quality improvements. | $242k |
| Gannett Company Inc dba Arizona Republic | Phoenix, AZ | Continued support to provide in-depth reporting that focuses on Arizona's most pressing environmental issues. | $225k |
| Hoosier Environmental Council | Indianapolis, IN | Continued support to reduce coal ash and farming pollution and preserve floodplains and wetlands by engaging in advocacy and public awareness; and to continue providing technical assistance to implement the Mounds Greenway, a forested buffer for the White River between Muncie and Anderson. | $225k |
| The Nature Conservancy - Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | Support for water-saving agricultural projects critical to sustaining Verde River flow. | $196k |
| FACE Low-Cost Animal Clinic | Indianapolis, IN | Support over three years to provide spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations and wellness services for 3,000 dogs and cats per year. | $175k |
| Humane Society of Indianapolis aka Indy Humane | Indianapolis, IN | Support for the downtown clinic, which provides pet owners low-cost and subsidized veterinary services, including low-cost spay/neuter surgeries. | $160k |
| Arizona Community Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Support for the Summer Youth Program Fund for organizations that provide academic enrichment, arts and recreational summer programs for children of low-income families. | $150k |
Up 4%
from 2023
From $442k in 2023 to $460k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 4% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 12%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 8% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Chair pay rose 12% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($150M - $1B), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust received $460,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Indiana: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Indiana, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust reported $9.5M in total revenue and $29.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($150M - $1B), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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