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Kulas Foundation

Cleveland, Ohio  ·  EIN 340770687  ·  Private foundation

Kulas Foundation is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.8M in grants paid and $46.6M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 363 individual grants from this funder — $11.7M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$46.6M
Total assets
363
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Kulas Foundation funds

Kulas Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (christian), health care, higher education.

Arts & CultureFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareHigher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Kulas Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Musical Arts Association
programmatic support
Cleveland, OH$450K2020
The Musical Arts Association
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Cleveland, OH$382K2017
Cleveland Institute of Music
PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT
Cleveland, OH$325K2024
Cleveland Institute of Music
programmatic support
Cleveland, OH$312K2020
The Musical Arts Association
programmatic support
Cleveland, OH$240K2019
The Musical Arts Association
PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT
Cleveland, OH$235K2024
The Musical Arts Association
SOUND FOR THE CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN
Cleveland, OH$235K2018
The Musical Arts Association
PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT
Cleveland, OH$230K2022
Case Western Reserve University
programmatic support
Cleveland, OH$230K2020
The Musical Arts Association
PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT
Cleveland, OH$220K2023
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT
Cleveland, OH$195K2022
Cleveland Institute of Music
programmatic support
Cleveland, OH$185K2019
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT
Cleveland, OH$185K2023
Cleveland Institute of Music
PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT
Cleveland, OH$175K2022
Cleveland Institute of Art
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Cleveland, OH$167K2017

Kulas Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.7M
2018$1.3M
2019$1.4M
2020$1.8M
2022$1.6M
2023$1.8M
2024$1.9M

How to apply for funding from Kulas Foundation

From Kulas Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“TRUSTEES MEET, USUALLY QUARTERLY, TO CONSIDER GRANT APPLICATIONS.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at murphykulas.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Kulas Foundation

Does Kulas Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Kulas Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Kulas Foundation fund?
Kulas Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include The Musical Arts Association, The Musical Arts Association, Cleveland Institute of Music. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Kulas Foundation give in grants?
Kulas Foundation reported $1.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.7M over 363 grants.
Where is Kulas Foundation located?
Kulas Foundation is based in Cleveland, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 340770687.
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About this profile. This page is built from Kulas Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Kulas Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.