Fulk Family Foundation Inc
Fulk Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lincoln, Nebraska. It makes anonymous donations to charitable organizations that enhance people’s lives, primarily by promoting education and health in the Midwest.
Fulk Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Fulk Family Foundation Inc gave $23.5M across 111 grants in 2025 (avg $212K), mostly in Illinois. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $23,500,000
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 111
- -15.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $211,712
- +14.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $24,605,518
- -48.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (20 of 86, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (53% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fulk Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
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The foundation considers grants on an invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website states that it is no longer accepting inquiries and will not reply to requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1248 O St Suite 1040, Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone: (312) 236-2208
Website: https://fulkff.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fulk Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bishop Noll Institute ($1.8M across 6 grants). Together the top 10 received $12.8M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
770 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 235 grants of 770 (31%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated focus is primarily the Midwest. In 2025, grant dollars went mainly to recipients in Illinois (53%), Nebraska (19%), and Indiana (17%), with additional shares in New York (6%) and Massachusetts (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 111 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Fulk Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 20 of 86 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $225K; repeat grants $288K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 65% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23.5M (2025) to $81.4M (2020). In 2025 it made 111 grants totaling $23.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,605,518 | $2,144,648 | $24,990,827 | $23,500,000 | 111 | $24,641,252 | $1,840,784 | $1,551,348 |
| 2024 | $47,451,697 | $2,929,366 | $25,945,955 | $24,369,265 | 132 | $25,570,048 | $2,558,689 | $2,807,987 |
| 2023 | $70,840,611 | $3,703,610 | $44,370,855 | $42,843,589 | 172 | $43,972,716 | $3,370,471 | $4,367,530 |
| 2022 | $111,507,856 | $5,187,231 | $68,083,433 | $66,514,077 | 160 | $67,675,122 | $4,825,920 | $8,076,610 |
| 2021 | $173,512,290 | $9,179,639 | $67,087,438 | $65,394,101 | 195 | — | $8,802,454 | $10,386,256 |
| 2020 | $231,420,089 | $9,383,667 | $83,250,199 | $81,383,000 | 219 | — | $6,246,604 | $13,961,459 |
| 2019 | $305,286,621 | $12,792,339 | $67,559,682 | $65,872,650 | 237 | — | $9,326,204 | $16,446,021 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fulk Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support charitable organizations that enhance quality of life, primarily through education and health in the Midwest. Its 2025 grants included support for educational access, community programs, cultural institutions, and capital projects.
Grantee missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Hope Chicago describes its mission as reducing barriers to educational and economic equity through debt-free postsecondary education and support for students and parents. The Nebraska Community Foundation says it connects people and charitable giving to build stronger communities across Nebraska. The Adler Planetarium describes its mission as connecting people to the universe and one another through astronomy and space science.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 111 grants totaling $23.5 million. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $1.35 million, with a median of $50,000. Among the largest grants were $1.35 million to Cornell University for a fund for nutrition equity and food justice; $1.2 million to Nebraska Community Foundation; $1,137,500 to Hope Chicago for operating support for a college scholarship program and wraparound resources; and $1.1 million to Bishop Noll Institute for an outdoor athletic facilities renovation campaign.
Other 2025 grants included $1 million each to the Adler Planetarium for digital infrastructure improvements, the Carole Robertson Center for Learning’s “Invest Today Empower Tomorrow” campaign, and the College of Lake County Foundation for an urban farm at its Lakeshore Campus. Waukegan To College NFP also received $1 million.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fulk Family Foundation Inc is led by N Jane Morrison, President on every filing since 2019; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
N Jane Morrison
President
On filings since 2019
27.9 hrs/week
$150K (2019) → $210K (2025)
Alice Brunner
Past Vice President
Vice President → Past Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
7 hrs/week
$100K (2019) → $150K (2025)
Linda Kroning
Secretary
On filings since 2019
14 hrs/week
$150K (2019) → $210K (2025)
Marcia Coffman
Treasurer & Administrator
On filings since 2019
27.6 hrs/week
$311K (2019) → $330K (2025)
Russell Bartmes
Vice President
On filings since 2019
23.9 hrs/week
$150K (2019) → $210K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $330K, to Marcia Coffman (Treasurer/ Administrator). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fulk Family Foundation Inc
How much does Fulk Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Fulk Family Foundation Inc gave $23.5M across 111 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $24.4M across 132 grants.
What is Fulk Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Fulk Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $211,712, across 111 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fulk Family Foundation Inc that year got $225K on average.
Where does Fulk Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Fulk Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Illinois: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were 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).
Does Fulk Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 49% of Fulk Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (54 of 111) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Fulk Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Fulk Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Bishop Noll Institute ($1,837,500 across 6 grants), Centerpointe Inc ($1,650,000 across 2 grants) and Nebraska Community Foundation ($1,612,500 across 3 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fulk Family Foundation Inc?
Fulk Family Foundation Inc reported $24.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $24.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fulk Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support charitable organizations that enhance quality of life, primarily through education and health in the Midwest. Its 2025 grants included support for educational access, community programs, cultural institutions, and capital projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
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. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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 ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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