Hulman Public Building Trust
Hulman Public Building Trust is a private foundation, based in Terre Haute, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $3.3M. Net investment income was $979K.
Hulman Public Building Trust at a glance
In short: Hulman Public Building Trust gave $3.3M across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $1.7M), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $3,316,615
- +2412.6% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $1,658,308
- +1156.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $1,658,308
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Hulman Public Building Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Indiana State University Foundation ($2.0M). Together the top 2 received $3.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Hulman Public Building Trust gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $132K (2020) to $3.3M (2021). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $3.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana State University Foundation Terre Haute, IN | Building maintenance, improvements - Hulman Center | $2,000,000 |
| Hulman & Company Foundation Inc Terre Haute, IN | To transfer remaining assets after termination of the Hulman Public Building Trust | $1,316,615 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $1,002,074 | $3,344,113 | $3,316,615 | 2 | $3,321,438 | $979,399 | $81,972 |
| 2020 | $2,342,039 | $216,291 | $143,523 | $132,000 | 1 | — | $209,926 | $142,377 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hulman Public Building Trust reported a distributable amount of $82K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hulman Public Building Trust's 2021 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Anton H George
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
M Josephine George
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
W Curtis Brighton
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Public Building Trust
How much does Hulman Public Building Trust give each year?
Hulman Public Building Trust gave $3.3M across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $132K across 1 grant.
Where does Hulman Public Building Trust operate?
Hulman Public Building Trust has awarded grants in Indiana.
How much is Hulman Public Building Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Hulman Public Building Trust reported a distributable amount of $82K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Hulman Public Building Trust's EIN?
Hulman Public Building Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6013772. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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