CULLEN FOUNDATIONClosed
Closed
Buffalo, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
73-1691396
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Buffalo, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
73-1691396
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Closed
This organization closed in 2024. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
AI Summary
CULLEN FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) funder that paid $6.1M across 134 grantees in filing year 2022 and focuses on news and public information as well as foundations. It is open for unsolicited proposals; prospective applicants should review the How to Apply section of the current profile page to assess fit.
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Cause Areas
2
News and public information
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

TNTP INC
New York, NY
$2.1M
6%
BES INC
BOSTON, MA
$1.5M
4%
CITY YEAR INC
Boston, MA
$1.3M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
189
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$39.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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- 178 grantees
- 14 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CULLEN FOUNDATION?
Yes. CULLEN FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does CULLEN FOUNDATION give?
CULLEN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Massachusetts, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CULLEN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CULLEN FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CULLEN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2022, CULLEN FOUNDATION awarded about 190 grants, totaling nearly $6.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CULLEN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CULLEN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 180 grantees. Recent grantees include TNTP INC, BES INC, and CITY YEAR INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CULLEN FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting CULLEN FOUNDATION’s website.
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