Fulner Family Foundation Inc
Fulner Family Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. It provides direct monetary assistance through donations to not-for-profit organizations.
Fulner Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Fulner Family Foundation Inc gave $16K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,000
- -97.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,000
- -96.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $588,726
- -1.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (78% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Fulner Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It accepts unsolicited requests. The filing says to contact Thomas D Fulner and submit any form providing information about the organization and the purpose of the requested funds. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Thomas D Fulner
Mailing address: 7210 Zionsville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46268
Phone: (317) 328-2555
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fulner Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Little Sisters of the Poor ($8K). Together the top 4 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 80 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana (78%), Nevada (16%), and New York (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Fulner Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 45% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 47% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2025) to $692K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Little Sisters of the Poor Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Conner Prairie Fishers, IN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Conquer Paralysis Now Las Vegas, NV | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Leukemia and Lymphomia Society NEY York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 | $588,726 | $29,131 | $36,914 | $16,000 | 4 | $16,000 | $8,353 | $34,154 |
| 2024 | $596,509 | $191,762 | $730,765 | $691,500 | 6 | $691,500 | $152,496 | $49,252 |
| 2023 | $1,135,512 | $36,493 | $83,006 | $30,500 | 6 | $44,514 | $4,956 | $65,363 |
| 2022 | $1,182,025 | $488,632 | $57,592 | $29,064 | 10 | $46,943 | $44,110 | $45,028 |
| 2021 | $750,985 | $80,969 | $47,765 | $34,174 | 54 | $37,174 | $71,266 | $46,429 |
| 2020 | $717,781 | $73,952 | $48,100 | $37,651 | 23 | — | $63,503 | $37,877 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fulner Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $34K 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 filing describes its direct charitable activity as providing donations to various not-for-profit organizations. Its 2025 grants included charitable support for organizations serving older adults, preserving history, addressing paralysis, and supporting people affected by blood cancer.
Little Sisters of the Poor describes its work as providing nursing and residential care for needy elderly people. This is the grantee’s stated mission, not a mission statement of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $16,000 across four grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $7,500, with a median of $3,750. Recipients included Little Sisters of the Poor ($7,500), Conner Prairie ($5,000), Conquer Paralysis Now ($2,500), and The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas D Fulner as president, Carol L Sandberg as vice president, and Shari Fulner as secretary.
Fulner Family Foundation Inc is led by Thomas D. Fulner, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas D. Fulner
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carol L. Sandberg
Vice President
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shari Fulner
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marilyn J. Fulner (2020–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Fulner Family Foundation Inc
How much does Fulner Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Fulner Family Foundation Inc gave $16K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $692K across 6 grants.
What is Fulner Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Fulner Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,750, and its average grant was $4,000, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fulner Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Fulner Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Nevada (16%) and New York (6%).
Does Fulner Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Fulner Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (4 grants).
How large is Fulner Family Foundation Inc?
Fulner Family Foundation Inc reported $589K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Fulner Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as providing donations to various not-for-profit organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fulner Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fulner Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Fulner Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1240697. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Fulner Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
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