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The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts

The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts

Houston, TX, US
501(c)3
EIN
74-2060976
Regional Funder
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The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts

Houston, TX, US
501(c)3
EIN
74-2060976
Regional Funder

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Est.

1979

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts is a 501(c)3 foundation that focuses on supporting the performing arts, having paid out a total of $3.9 million in grants to 50 grantees in the filing year 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts (CTPA) operates for the benefit of performing arts institutions within the State of Texas, primarily with respect to such institutions within the Greater Metropolitan Houston area.
Total Funding Given

$3.9M

2024
Grantees funded
50
Multi-year grantees
88%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

43

Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$16.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
C
Carroll R Ray
Board Member
C
Cornelia C Long
Board Member
C
Cornelia Zilkha
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts?
No. The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts give?
The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts primarily gives to organizations located in Texas. 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 The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts make each year?
In 2024, The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $3.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts fund recently?
In 2024, The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include ALLEY THEATRE, Houston Symphony Society, and Houston Ballet Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts?
The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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