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CULLEN FOUNDATION
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CULLEN FOUNDATION
Closed

Buffalo, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
73-1691396
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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CULLEN FOUNDATION
Closed

Buffalo, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
73-1691396
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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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.

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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AI Summary

The Cullen Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on supporting news and public information initiatives, having awarded a total of $6.1 million in grants to 178 grantees in 2022. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to assess fit for their funding priorities.

Total Funding Given

$6.1M

2022
Grantees funded
178
Multi-year grantees
56%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

189

Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$39.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
F
Florine Luhr
Board Member
C
Charles W Chiampou
Board Member
M
Michael R McGee
Board Member

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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