The Nine Six Foundation
The Nine Six Foundation is a private foundation, based in New Albany, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $180K. Net investment income was $57K.
The Nine Six Foundation at a glance
In short: The Nine Six Foundation gave $180K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $180,000
- +500.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +600.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,714
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $3,276,773
- -5.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Nine Six Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catalyst Rescue Mission ($50K). Together the top 7 received $180K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 18 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Nine Six Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2024) to $186K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $180K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catalyst Rescue Mission Jeffersonville, IN | General Support | $50,000 |
| Sagamore Institute Indianapolis, IN | Research and Skills Building Programs | $35,000 |
| 812 MX Ministry Georgetown, IN | Provide Funding for Church Operations | $20,000 |
| Choices LRC New Albany, IN | General Support | $20,000 |
| Dare to Care Louisville, KY | General Support | $20,000 |
| Go Ministries Louisville, KY | General Support | $20,000 |
| FCA Kansas City, MO | General Support | $15,000 |
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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 | $3,276,773 | $95,861 | $285,672 | $180,000 | 7 | $228,948 | $56,578 | $228,412 |
| 2024 | $3,466,584 | $59,048 | $85,790 | $30,000 | 1 | $46,517 | $90,405 | $206,131 |
| 2023 | $3,493,326 | $157,859 | $180,401 | $150,000 | 3 | $152,174 | $83,906 | $177,243 |
| 2022 | $3,515,868 | $26,633 | $210,755 | $186,200 | 7 | $190,087 | $23,468 | $177,105 |
| 2021 | $3,699,990 | $3,700,000 | $10 | — | — | — | — | $494 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nine Six Foundation reported a distributable amount of $228K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Nine Six Foundation is led by Alli Linnehan, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alli Linnehan
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
$12K (2024) → $50K (2025)
Sean Stumler
President
Chairman → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christian M. Roberts
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Stumler
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alli D. Stumler (2021–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $50K, to Alli Linnehan (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Nine Six Foundation
How much does The Nine Six Foundation give each year?
The Nine Six Foundation gave $180K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 1 grant.
What is The Nine Six Foundation's typical grant size?
The Nine Six Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $25,714, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Nine Six Foundation give grants?
The Nine Six Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kentucky (22%) and Missouri (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (2 grants).
Does The Nine Six Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of The Nine Six Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Nine Six Foundation's largest grantees?
The Nine Six Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Catalyst Rescue Mission ($50,000), Sagamore Institute ($35,000) and 812 MX Ministry ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Nine Six Foundation?
The Nine Six Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $229K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $228K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Nine Six Foundation's EIN?
The Nine Six Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3927730. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work The Nine Six Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Total Given
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