Nulman Foundation
Nulman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Narragansett, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $701K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $108K. Net investment income was $45K.
Nulman Foundation at a glance
In short: Nulman Foundation gave $108K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $108,183
- +64.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,020
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,324
- Total assets
- $700,639
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Nulman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was High Fives Non-Profit Organization ($51K). Together the top 9 received $108K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 32 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Nulman Foundation gives
- Giving grew 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 114% of 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2020) to $108K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $108K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| High Fives Non-Profit Organization Truckee, CA | General Support | $50,898 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | General Support | $14,889 |
| Johnny Cake Center Westerly, RI | General Support | $12,534 |
| Jewish Collaborative Services Providence, RI | Kosher Food Pantry | $12,500 |
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | General Support | $5,324 |
| Chabad of West Village Inc New York, NY | General Support | $5,238 |
| Aldersbridge Communities East Providnece, RI | The Loft at Linn Programming | $2,500 |
| Physicians for Reproductive Health Hartsdale, NY | General Support | $2,500 |
| Beyond Our Shores Foundation Newport, RI | Dolphinfish Research Program | $1,800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $700,639 | $43,373 | $111,575 | $108,183 | 9 | $110,933 | $45,192 | $97,464 |
| 2023 | $695,593 | $34,474 | $69,349 | $65,889 | 6 | $65,924 | $31,049 | $80,945 |
| 2022 | $730,299 | $30,375 | $68,519 | $65,970 | 7 | $66,005 | $29,815 | $79,958 |
| 2021 | $756,188 | $98,763 | $75,092 | $71,906 | 6 | $72,156 | $95,827 | $78,599 |
| 2020 | $705,791 | $686,416 | $61,393 | $58,750 | 4 | — | $18,980 | $44,652 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nulman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $97K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nulman Foundation is led by Carol Nulman, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carol Nulman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Nulman Foundation
How much does Nulman Foundation give each year?
Nulman Foundation gave $108K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $66K across 6 grants.
What is Nulman Foundation's typical grant size?
Nulman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,324, and its average grant was $12,020, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nulman Foundation give grants?
Nulman Foundation's top state is California, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Rhode Island (27%) and Massachusetts (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Nulman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Nulman Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Nulman Foundation's largest grantees?
Nulman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include High Fives Non-Profit Organization ($50,898), Massachusetts General Hospital ($14,889) and Johnny Cake Center ($12,534), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nulman Foundation?
Nulman Foundation reported $701K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $111K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $97K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Nulman Foundation's EIN?
Nulman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6112883. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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