Cullen Foundation of Western New York
EIN 870849992Total Given 2023–2023
$7.3M
157 grants · $7.3M avg/year
based on 1 yr of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$25K
typical mid grants · $12K–$40K
grant size
0%
transactional · single-year
repeat
$133.6M
Assets (2023)
89
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
MS FLORINE LUHR
Phone
(716) 800-4280
Deadlines
SUBMISSION DATES VARY PER YEAR BUT GENERALLY, LOI PROCESS BEGINS IN JANUARY AND JULY OF EACH YEAR.
How to Apply
GRANT PROCESS IS CONDUCTED ONLINE THROUGH WWW.THECULLENFOUNDATION.ORG; INSTRUCTIONS AND ELIGIBILITY LOCATED ON THIS WEBSITE; REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: COMPLETION, SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL OF LOI AND APPLICATION; AUDITED OR REVIEWED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS COMPLETED BY INDEPENDENT CPA; 501(C)3 LETTER; PROJECT BUDGET; BOARD LIST; AND ORGANIZATIONAL BUDGET.
Restrictions
APPLICATIONS LIMITED TO SPECIFIC AREAS OF EDUCATION AND PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN AND PRIMARILY BENEFITTING RESIDENTS OF ERIE COUNTY, NEW YORK; APPLICANTS MUST BE 501(C)3; ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA APPLY SEE WWW.THECULLENFOUNDATION.ORG FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | N/A | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| 2023 | $7.3M | $133.6M | $4.5M | 157 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 157 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$12K
Median
$25K
Average
$47K
75th Pctl
$40K
Maximum
$600K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
MM
Michael R McGee
2+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
FL
Florine Luhr
2+ yrs
President
Leadership
CJ
Charles W Chiampou Cpa Jd
Treasurer
Leadership
WG
Warren B Gelman
2+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
CR
Caitlin Corr Reilly
Director
RS
Roger B Simon
2+ yrs
Director
RA
Ramone Alexander
Director
FL
Florine Luhr
2+ yrs
President
Leadership
CC
Charles W Chiampou
Trustee
RS
Roger B Simon
2+ yrs
Trustee
WG
Warren B Gelman
2+ yrs
Trustee
MM
Michael R McGee
2+ yrs
Trustee
Grants Awarded (157 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tntp | New York, NY | $600,000 | BUFFALO URBAN TEACHING FELLOWS (BUTF) | 2023 |
| Kleinhans Music Hall Management Inc | Buffalo, NY | $400,000 | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF HISTORIC CONCERT HALL | 2023 |
| Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship Inc | Buffalo, NY | $300,000 | 2023 SAY YES BUFFALO SUMMER CAMP INITIATIVE | 2023 |
| Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School | Buffalo, NY | $299,640 | PROGRAM & CAPACITY BLDG; GOOD-TO-GREAT SUPPORT | 2023 |
| City Year Inc | Boston, MA | $250,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT & GENERAL OPERATING | 2023 |
| Education Collaborative of Wny | Buffalo, NY | $217,175 | TUITION SUPPORT OF 2023-24 HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARS | 2023 |
| Brick Education Network | Newark, NJ | $200,000 | BRICK BUFFALO ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (BBACS) IN EAST BUFFALO | 2023 |
| Brick Education Network | Newark, NJ | $200,000 | BRICK BUFFALO ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (BBACS) | 2023 |
| Brick Education Network | Newark, NJ | $200,000 | BRICK BUFFALO ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (BBACS) | 2023 |
| Kleinhans Music Hall Management Inc | Buffalo, NY | $200,000 | KLEINHANS MUSIC HALL KEEPING IT MODERN CAMPAIGN | 2023 |
| Kleinhans Music Hall Management Inc | Buffalo, NY | $200,000 | KLEINHANS MUSIC HALL KEEPING IT MODERN CAMPAIGN | 2023 |
| Kleinhans Music Hall Management Inc | Buffalo, NY | $200,000 | KLEINHANS MUSIC HALL KEEPING IT MODERN CAMPAIGN | 2023 |
| Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $162,710 | 2023-24 EXTERNAL EVALUATION OF CULLEN SAP GRANTEES | 2023 |
| Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra | Buffalo, NY | $100,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2023 |
| Shea'S Performing Arts Center | Buffalo, NY | $100,000 | CAPITAL GRANT: UPGRADES @ 710 MAIN: SEATING, PAINT, CARPET, SOUND | 2023 |
| Achieving the Dream Inc | Silver Spring, MD | $83,850 | BUFFALO CHARTER EARLY COLLEGE COHORT | 2023 |
| The Service Collaborative of Wny Inc | Buffalo, NY | $83,000 | ABLE EARLY CHILDHOOD PRGM: PRE-K TEACHER PIPELINE | 2023 |
| Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology | Buffalo, NY | $75,382 | PROGRAM SUPPORT: COLLEGE & CAREER PREP PROGRAM | 2023 |
| Read to Succeed Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | $75,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT: EXPERIENCE CORPS VOLUNTEER TUTORING | 2023 |
| Shaw Festival Foundation | Niagaraonthelake, None | $75,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2023 |
| The Bison Children'S Scholarship Fund Inc | Buffalo, NY | $69,600 | TUITION SUPPORT OF 2023-24 MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHOLARS | 2023 |
| Canisius College | Buffalo, NY | $61,264 | TUITION SUPPORT FOR FALL 2023 BUTF FELLOWS | 2023 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | $59,914 | EVALUATION OF YEAR 2 OF BUFFALO URBAN TEACHING FELLOWS | 2023 |
| Canisius College | Buffalo, NY | $51,403 | CANISIUS UNIVERSITY 2023 BUTF COHORT | 2023 |
| The King Urban Life Center | Buffalo, NY | $50,000 | PRGM SUPPORT FOR EXPANSION OF PARENT CHILD+ PRGM | 2023 |