Fulk Family Foundation Inc is a private family foundation established in 1989, based in Nebraska with offices in Chicago, Illinois. The foundation makes anonymous donations to charitable organizations that enhance the quality of people's lives, primarily by promoting education and health in the Midwest.
Key facts about Fulk Family Foundation Inc
- EIN
- 47-0732237
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $23,500,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 111
- Average grant
- $211,712
- Median grant
- $50,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (21 of 86, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (53% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation considers grants on an invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited requests for donations. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fulk Family Foundation Inc funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Fulk Family Foundation Inc's 111 itemized 2025 grants were Illinois (53%), Nebraska (19%) and Indiana (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (29 grants), Lincoln, NE (17 grants), Hammond, IN (6 grants) and Crawfordsville, IN (6 grants). 49% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is Fulk Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 21 of 86 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $226K; repeat grants $288K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $50K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$23.5M
-3.6% YoY
Grant Count
111
-15.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$212K
+14.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation provides funding for scholarships and supports initiatives across multiple sectors:
- Arts and culture
- Education
- Health
- Diseases and conditions
- Human services
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$5,000–$2.3 million
Invitation Only
** The foundation considers grants on an invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited requests for donations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports a wide range of cities and states across the United States, including:
- Major cities: Chicago, Los Angeles, New York
- States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 111 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total assets: $47.5 million
- Total giving (recent year): $23.8–$24.4 million
- Annual revenue: $3.7 million
- Tax-exempt status: Granted March 1990
- EIN: 47-0732237
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Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
770 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Bishop Noll Institute ($1,837,500 across 6 grants), Centerpointe Inc ($1,650,000 across 2 grants), Nebraska Community Foundation ($1,612,500 across 3 grants).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CORNELL UNIVERSITY Ithaca, NY | FUND FOR NUTRITION EQUITY AND FOOD JUSTICE | $1,350,000 |
| NEBRASKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Lincoln, NE | PURSUANT TO THE AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 13, 2024 for "Homegrown Challenge Grant Campaigns the "Five to Thrive" program | $1,200,000 |
| HOPE CHICAGO INC Chicago, IL | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR A COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND WRAPAROUND SUPPORT RESOURCES FOR GRADUATES OF FIVE CHICAGO PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS LOCATED IN HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES ON THE SOUTH AND WEST SIDES | $1,137,500 |
| BISHOP NOLL INSTITUTE Hammond, IN | PHASE II OF THE FIELDING OUR FUTURE CAMPAIGN FOR THE RENOVATION OF BISHOP NOLL INSTITUTE'S OUTDOOR ATHLETIC FACILITIES | $1,100,000 |
| ADLER PLANETARIUM Chicago, IL | DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS | $1,000,000 |
| BANDWITH MUSIC LTD Chicago, IL | AS A CAPITAL GRANT TO ASSIST DONEE IN CONSTRUCTING, DEVELOPING AND OPERATING DONEE'S FUTURE COMMUNITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS | $1,000,000 |
| CAROLE ROBERTSON CENTER FOR LEARNING Chicago, IL | INVEST TODAY EMPOWER TOMORROW CAMPAIGN | $1,000,000 |
| CENTERPOINTE INC Lincoln, NE | TO BE USED UNDER THE TERMS OF THE GIFT AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 25, 2024 BETWEEN FULK FAMILY FOUNDATION, INC. AND CENTERPOINTE, INC. TO ACQUIRE, RENOVATE AND FURNISH TWO BUILDINGS | $1,000,000 |
| CHICAGO STATE FOUNDATION Chicago, IL | TO BE USED AS FOLLOWS PER CHICAGO STATE FOUNDATION'S AUGUST 21, 2024 PROPOSAL: 1. $900,000 TO THE CLASSROOM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; AND 2. $100,000 TO THE COUGARS FUTURES FUND | $1,000,000 |
| CLEVELAND AVENUE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION GROUP Chicago, IL | GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,000,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key personnel include:
- N Jane Morrison (President)
- Alice Brunner (Vice President)
- Russell Bartmes (Vice President)
- Marcia Coffman (Treasurer/Administrator)
- Linda Kroning (Secretary)
Compensation ranges from $150,000 to $271,625.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Brunner | Vice President | 14 | $150,000 |
| Marcia Coffman | Treasurer/Administrator | 20.5 | $271,625 |
| N Jane Morrison | President | 22.5 | $210,000 |
| Linda Kroning | Secretary | 18.2 | $210,000 |
| Russell Bartmes | Vice President | 26 | $210,000 |
Contact Information
- Website: www.fulkff.org
- Telephone: 312-236-2208
- Primary address: 150 S Wacker Dr Ste 2400, Chicago, IL 60606
- Secondary address: 1248 O St Ste 1040, Lincoln, NE 68508
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Fulk Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation provides funding for scholarships and supports initiatives across multiple sectors: • Arts and culture • Education • Health • Diseases and conditions • Human services
How do I apply for a grant from Fulk Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation considers grants on an invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited requests for donations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Fulk Family Foundation Inc make grants?
The foundation supports a wide range of cities and states across the United States, including: • Major cities: Chicago, Los Angeles, New York • States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
What size grants does Fulk Family Foundation Inc award?
In 2025, Fulk Family Foundation Inc awarded 111 grants totaling $23.5M — an average of about $212K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Fulk Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Fulk Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0732237. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Fulk Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.