Myrta J Pulliam Charitable Trust co Holly Pantzer
Myrta J Pulliam Charitable Trust co Holly Pantzer is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, mostly in Indiana, including organizations working in journalism, education, the arts, conservation, and community spaces.
Myrta J Pulliam Charitable Trust co Holly Pantzer at a glance
In short: Myrta J Pulliam Charitable Trust co Holly Pantzer gave $359K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Indiana. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $358,800
- +1039.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,960
- +811.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $12,431,248
- +4.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (5 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (95% 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 Myrta J Pulliam Charitable Trust co Holly Pantzer
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 820 Massachusetts Ave Suite 1370, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 383-4000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Myrta J Pulliam Charitable Trust co Holly Pantzer funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Free Press Indiana ($250K). Together the top 10 received $341K.
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 129 grants of 134 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana and 4% to recipients in New York. The filing also lists shares of 0% for Florida, Arizona, and Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Myrta J Pulliam Charitable Trust co Holly Pantzer open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 30 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $61K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 63% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 57% 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 (2020–2025). 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 $32K (2024) to $1.7M (2020). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $359K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Free Press Indiana Indianapolis, IN | general | $250,000 |
| Newfields Indianapolis, IN | general | $50,000 |
| Depauw University Greencastle, IN | general | $10,000 |
| Lewa USA New York, NY | general | $10,000 |
| AMPATH Kenya Indianapolis, IN | general | $5,000 |
| Eiteljorg Museum Indianapolis, IN | general | $5,000 |
| Indianapolis Zoo Indianapolis, IN | general | $4,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | general | $2,500 |
| Central Indiana Land Trust Incorporated Indianapolis, IN | general | $2,000 |
| Herron High School Indianapolis, IN | general | $2,000 |
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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 | $12,431,248 | $1,018,825 | $437,367 | $358,800 | 30 | $368,000 | $954,939 | $641,667 |
| 2024 | $11,849,790 | $792,962 | $98,448 | $31,500 | 24 | $40,260 | $660,013 | $592,307 |
| 2023 | $11,155,276 | $261,621 | $116,531 | $61,000 | 21 | $69,460 | $203,052 | $521,852 |
| 2022 | $11,010,186 | $690,355 | $620,138 | $542,200 | 26 | $549,900 | $400,808 | $537,415 |
| 2021 | $10,939,969 | $1,389,429 | $795,192 | $732,100 | 33 | $739,280 | $1,339,192 | $588,376 |
| 2020 | $10,345,732 | $554,609 | $1,784,637 | $1,729,600 | 29 | — | $516,251 | $556,630 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Myrta J Pulliam Charitable Trust co Holly Pantzer reported a distributable amount of $642K 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 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Herron High School says it partners with families and the community to provide a classical liberal arts education and promote community service. Central Indiana Land Trust says it preserves natural areas and protects plants and animals so Hoosiers can experience the state’s natural heritage. Keep Indianapolis Beautiful says it works with neighbors and volunteers to create vibrant public spaces where people and nature can thrive.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $358,800. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $250,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $250,000 to Free Press Indiana and $50,000 to Newfields, both in Indianapolis. Other notable grants were $10,000 each to DePauw University in Greencastle and Lewa USA in New York, and $5,000 each to AMPATH Kenya and the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis. The listed 2025 grant purposes were general.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Myrta J Pulliam Charitable Trust co Holly Pantzer is led by Myrta J. Pulliam, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Myrta J. Pulliam
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Myrta J Pulliam Charitable Trust co Holly Pantzer
How much does Myrta J Pulliam Charitable Trust co Holly Pantzer give each year?
Myrta J Pulliam Charitable Trust co Holly Pantzer gave $359K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $32K across 24 grants.
What is Myrta J Pulliam Charitable Trust co Holly Pantzer's typical grant size?
Myrta J Pulliam Charitable Trust co Holly Pantzer's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $11,960, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Myrta J Pulliam Charitable Trust co Holly Pantzer that year got $61K on average.
Where does Myrta J Pulliam Charitable Trust co Holly Pantzer give grants?
Myrta J Pulliam Charitable Trust co Holly Pantzer gives mostly in Indiana: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (18 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Myrta J Pulliam Charitable Trust co Holly Pantzer give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Myrta J Pulliam Charitable Trust co Holly Pantzer's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Myrta J Pulliam Charitable Trust co Holly Pantzer's largest grantees?
Myrta J Pulliam Charitable Trust co Holly Pantzer's largest 2025 grantees include Free Press Indiana ($250,000), Newfields ($50,000) and Depauw University ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Myrta J Pulliam Charitable Trust co Holly Pantzer?
Myrta J Pulliam Charitable Trust co Holly Pantzer reported $12.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $368K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $642K (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 Myrta J Pulliam Charitable Trust co Holly Pantzer fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Herron High School says it partners with families and the community to provide a classical liberal arts education and promote community service. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Myrta J Pulliam Charitable Trust co Holly Pantzer?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Myrta J Pulliam Charitable Trust co Holly Pantzer's EIN?
Myrta J Pulliam Charitable Trust co Holly Pantzer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6712560. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Myrta J Pulliam Charitable Trust co Holly Pantzer 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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