AI Summary
The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting the performing arts, having awarded a total of $3.9 million in grants to 50 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Trust 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.
Cause Areas
2
Performing arts
Arts and culture
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ALLEY THEATRE
$5.4M
22%
Houston Symphony Society
$3.3M
14%
Houston Ballet Foundation
$3.2M
13%
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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
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.