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Filing year 2024

Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust

Indianapolis, Indiana·EIN 35-6644088·NTEE T22 · Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations·501(c)(3)
Total revenue
$9.5M
Total assets
$441.1M
Total expenses
$29.3M
Reported officers
5

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.

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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Pay in context

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%.

This organization (2024)
2%
Sector median
15%
Middle half of sector
5% to 24%

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

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
UMOM New Day CentersPhoenix, AZCapital 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 ProjectWashington, DCSupport 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 AnimalsIndianapolis, INCapital 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 UniversityTempe, AZSupport for the Nina Scholars program.$726k
Alliance for Companion AnimalsPhoenix, AZProvide no-cost spay/neuter and wellness services to approximately 6,800 animals through veterinary clinics, including mobile veterinary units, across Maricopa County.$600k
Indianapolis ZooIndianapolis, INSupport 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 - PhoenixPhoenix, AZCapital 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 IncIndianapolis, INContinued 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 - IndianaIndianapolis, INContinued 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 FoundationTempe, AZSupport for the Nina Scholars program.$453k
Ivy Tech FoundationIndianapolis, INSupport for the Nina Scholars program.$451k
Trustees of Indiana UniversityBloomington, INSupport for the Nina Scholars program.$365k
The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis aka Indianapolis Parks FoundationIndianapolis, INSupport for design and engineering work for a new nature center to be built in Riverside Regional Park.$325k
National Center for State CourtsWilliamsburg, VASupport to expand eviction diversion services to six additional township courts in Marion County.$300k
Desert Botanical GardenPhoenix, AZCapital support for construction of the Hazel Hare Center for Plant Science to advance desert plant research, conservation and preservation efforts.$250k
Indianapolis Art CenterIndianapolis, INCapital 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 ZooPhoenix, AZCapital 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 FoundationPhoenix, AZSupport for emergency assistance to individuals and families facing displacement.$250k
Conservation Law CenterBloomington, INContinued support to implement the Indiana Water Report's recommendations, including advocating for water-quality improvements.$242k
Gannett Company Inc dba Arizona RepublicPhoenix, AZContinued support to provide in-depth reporting that focuses on Arizona's most pressing environmental issues.$225k
Hoosier Environmental CouncilIndianapolis, INContinued 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 - ArizonaPhoenix, AZSupport for water-saving agricultural projects critical to sustaining Verde River flow.$196k
FACE Low-Cost Animal ClinicIndianapolis, INSupport 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 HumaneIndianapolis, INSupport for the downtown clinic, which provides pet owners low-cost and subsidized veterinary services, including low-cost spay/neuter surgeries.$160k
Arizona Community FoundationPhoenix, AZSupport for the Summer Youth Program Fund for organizations that provide academic enrichment, arts and recreational summer programs for children of low-income families.$150k
Compare this foundation's grantees

Up 4%
from 2023

From $442k in 2023 to $460k in 2024.

$442k
2023
$460k
2024
In today's dollarsEst.
Up 1% in real terms$489k to $495k

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.

Pay for the position

Chief Executive Officer pay rose 4% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 12%.

$442k in 2023 to $460k in 2024.
  • 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.

Highest reported compensation in each year. Volunteer board members and partial-year payouts are filtered out.

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.

FAQ

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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