The Cullen Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

The Cullen Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas with $271.5M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$271.5Mtotal assets

2000IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 10% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants The Cullen Foundation has awarded

35 grantees · $17.9M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Baylor College of Medicine $6M
Good Reason Houston Inc $1M
Houston Food Bank $1M
Kids' Meals Inc $1M
Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy Inc $1M
The Foundation for Jones Hall $1M
Harmony Public Schools $750K
Texas Children's Hospital $600K
The Kinkaid School Inc $560K
The Beta Foundation dba Beta Academy $500K
Wonderland Educational Estate Association Inc dba Beatrice Mayes Institute $500K
Rothko Chapel $500K
Teach For America Inc - Houston $400K
Project Row Houses $300K
United Way of Greater Houston $250K
Houston Hospice $250K
Transform Houston Foundation $250K
Small Steps Nurturing Center $200K
Houston Ballet Foundation $150K
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston $150K
Lawndale Art Center $150K
Houston Symphony Society $150K
Houston Museum of Natural Science $150K
Houston Grand Opera Association Inc $150K
Alley Theatre $150K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2016$12.3M
FY2017$14.5M
FY2019$15M
FY2020$14.1M
FY2021$19M
FY2022$17.9M

About The Cullen Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersHouston, Texas
EIN760647361
IRS ruling2000

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Cullen Foundation?

The Cullen Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas with $271.5M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does The Cullen Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of The Cullen Foundation?

The Cullen Foundation's EIN is 760647361. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from The Cullen Foundation?

Private foundations like The Cullen Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with The Cullen Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.