Hulman & Company Foundation Inc
Hulman & Company Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. In 2025, it made 37 grants totaling $802,794, supporting organizations working in areas including food access, health, recreation, arts and culture, and community services.
Hulman & Company Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Hulman & Company Foundation Inc gave $803K across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $802,794
- -5.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,697
- -5.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $18,293,634
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (84% 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 Hulman & Company Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Contact Anton H George. No specific form is required. Awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Anton H George
Mailing address: 8030 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN 46260
Phone: (317) 408-9500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hulman & Company Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Indianapolis Motor Speedway Foundation ($125K). Together the top 10 received $505K.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 100 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana. The remaining shares went to recipients in Nevada (6%), Minnesota (6%), North Carolina (3%), and California (0%). Indiana recipients included organizations in Indianapolis and Terre Haute.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hulman & Company Foundation Inc gives
- 81% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 249% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 76% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $178K (2021) to $850K (2024). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $803K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Capital Commitment | $125,000 |
| Conquer Paralysis NOW Las Vegas, NV | General Operating Expenses | $50,000 |
| Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Indianapolis, IN | Gleaners Huddle Against Hunger Program | $50,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | General Operating Expenses | $50,000 |
| Riley Children's Hospital Indianapolis, IN | Proposal and Social Work Support | $50,000 |
| Swope Art Museum Terre Haute, IN | General Operating Expenses | $50,000 |
| Vigo County Historical Society Inc Terre Haute, IN | Masonry Restoration | $47,000 |
| Wabash Valley Family Sports Center Terre Haute, IN | HVAC Replacement | $32,994 |
| Rose Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN | General Operating Expenses | $25,000 |
| Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Saint Mary of the Wood, IN | General Operating Expenses | $25,000 |
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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 | $18,293,634 | $1,502,657 | $873,372 | $802,794 | 37 | $802,794 | $1,432,079 | $1,052,562 |
| 2024 | $17,664,349 | $1,301,561 | $901,158 | $849,500 | 37 | $849,500 | $1,238,240 | $897,891 |
| 2023 | $17,263,946 | $12,668,522 | $311,339 | $280,000 | 8 | $280,000 | $355,583 | $594,653 |
| 2022 | $4,906,763 | $185,456 | $255,246 | $230,000 | 9 | $230,000 | $160,210 | $255,797 |
| 2021 | $4,976,553 | $1,660,200 | $207,767 | $178,000 | 9 | $178,000 | $313,818 | $226,969 |
| 2020 | $3,524,120 | $644,817 | $224,715 | $195,000 | 10 | — | $615,102 | $188,466 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hulman & Company Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.1M 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a food bank, a hospital, a sports and recreation center, a museum, and organizations providing health and humanitarian services. For example, Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana describes its mission as fighting hunger and improving equitable access to nutritious food; the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum says it brings to life the innovation, thrill, and cultural significance of motor racing; and Wabash Valley Family Sports Center describes providing facilities for recreational activities for people of different ages.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 37 grants totaling $802,794. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $125,000, with a median grant of $15,000. The largest listed award was $125,000 to Indianapolis Motor Speedway Foundation for a capital commitment. Other notable grants included $50,000 each to Conquer Paralysis NOW for general operating expenses, Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana for its Huddle Against Hunger Program, Mayo Clinic for general operating expenses, Riley Children’s Hospital for proposal and social work support, and Swope Art Museum for general operating expenses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Anton H George as President; Lauren George Sparkman as Secretary/Treasurer; and Nancy L George, M Josephine George, Katherine M George Conforti, and W Curtis Brighton as directors.
Hulman & Company Foundation Inc is led by Anton H George, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anton H George
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine M George Conforti
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
M Josephine George
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy L George
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
W Curtis Brighton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren George Sparkman
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Lauren George (2020–2021) — Assistant Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Linda S Forsythe (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Marla Flowers (2020–2021) — Secretary
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 Hulman & Company Foundation Inc
How much does Hulman & Company Foundation Inc give each year?
Hulman & Company Foundation Inc gave $803K across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $850K across 37 grants.
What is Hulman & Company Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Hulman & Company Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $21,697, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hulman & Company Foundation Inc give grants?
Hulman & Company Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Nevada (6%) and Minnesota (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Terre Haute, IN (18 grants), Indianapolis, IN (10 grants) and West Terre Haute, IN (2 grants).
Does Hulman & Company Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 65% of Hulman & Company Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hulman & Company Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Hulman & Company Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Indianapolis Motor Speedway Foundation ($125,000), Conquer Paralysis NOW ($50,000) and Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hulman & Company Foundation Inc?
Hulman & Company Foundation Inc reported $18.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $803K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (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 Hulman & Company Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a food bank, a hospital, a sports and recreation center, a museum, and organizations providing health and humanitarian services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hulman & Company Foundation Inc?
Contact Anton H George. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hulman & Company Foundation Inc's EIN?
Hulman & Company Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2063427. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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