CULLEN FOUNDATION OF WESTERN NEW YORK
Annual Giving
$5.2M+3% YoY
Grants
121
Median Grant
$29K
Organizations Funded
96
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The Cullen Foundation serves the residents of Erie County by providing funding and support that significantly enhances the education of students in grades pre-K through 12 and advances theatre and the performing arts
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Action Grants for past grantees up to $10,000; Responsive Grants for performing arts $5,000-$125,000 per year; Cullen Scholars program covering tuition and stipends; Two grant cycles per year (Winter and Summer)
How to Apply
Winter cycle opens January 1, Summer cycle in July; online account required; eligibility form must be completed; mandatory phone call with staff before submission; one-stage application process
Does Not Fund
No partisan political activity; no arts education programs; individual schools not eligible; no event sponsorships; no galas or fundraising events; limited to Erie County NY or organizations serving 80% Erie County residents; 501(c)(3) required with audited financials
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$5.2M
Grants
121
Median
$29K
States
8
$5.0M
Grants
103
Median
$25K
States
7
Grant Size Distribution
$29K
Typical Grant (Median)
$1K
Smallest
$15K
25th Pctile
$50K
75th Pctile
$400K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $15K and $50K.
Largest Recent Grants
$400K
2024
TNTP
NY · GEN OP: BUFFALO URBAN TEACHING FELLOWS PRGM
$325K
2024
SAY YES BUFFALO SCHOLARSHIP INC
NY · PROGRAM SUPPORT: 2024 SAY YES SUMMER CAMP
$213K
2024
EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE OF WNY
NY · CULLEN SCHOLARS 2024-2025 TUITION SUPPORT
$200K
2024
BRICK EDUCATION NETWORK
NJ · BRICK BUFFALO ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL START UP FUNDS
$150K
2024
CHAPIN HALL CENTER FOR CHILDREN
IL · 2024-25 EXTERNAL EVALUATION OF CULLEN SAP GRANTEES
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.