Cullen Foundation
Buffalo, New York · EIN 731691396 · Private foundation
Cullen Foundation is a private foundation based in Buffalo, New York. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $5.9M in grants paid and $97.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 351 individual grants from this funder — $12.0M awarded across 2020–2022 — including its support for k-12 education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Cullen Foundation funds
Cullen Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on k-12 education, higher education, arts & culture.
Populations it has supported include youth pop, children.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tntp BUFFALO URBAN TEACHING FELLOWS LAUNCH | New York, NY | $600K | 2022 |
| Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship Inc SAY YES SUMMER CAMP INITIATIVE | Buffalo, NY | $296K | 2020 |
| Research Foundation of State University of New York (ub) UB TEACHER RESIDENCY PROGRAM | Albany, NY | $282K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from Cullen Foundation
From Cullen Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at thecullenfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Cullen Foundation
- Does Cullen Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Cullen Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Cullen Foundation fund?
- Cullen Foundation's grants focus on k-12 education. Example recipients include Tntp, Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship Inc, Research Foundation of State University of New York (ub). Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Cullen Foundation give in grants?
- Cullen Foundation reported $5.9M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $12.0M over 351 grants.
- Where is Cullen Foundation located?
- Cullen Foundation is based in Buffalo, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 731691396.
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