Quick Summary
Name: Cullen Trust For The Performing Arts Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $3,894,500 (2023) |
| Grant Range | Not publicly disclosed |
| Average Grant | ~$95,000 (based on 41 grants in 2023) |
| Application Method | Invitation Only / No Public Process |
Geographic Focus
- State of Texas
- Primarily Greater Metropolitan Houston area
Funding Priorities
The trust operates as a supporting organization for specific performing arts institutions in Texas, including:
- Professional theaters (Alley Theatre, Ensemble Theatre, Main Street Theatre)
- Opera and classical music (Houston Grand Opera, Houston Symphony Society, ARS Lyrica Houston)
- Dance organizations (Houston Ballet Foundation, Dominic Walsh Dance Theater)
- Chamber music and early music ensembles (DaCamera of Houston, Mercury Baroque, Houston Early Music)
- Choral organizations (Houston Chamber Choir, Houston Masterworks Chorus)
- Youth performing arts programs (Houston Youth Symphony & Ballet, Houston Young Artists Concerts)
- Other performing arts organizations (Gilbert & Sullivan Society, Foundation for Modern Music)
The trust serves as a supporting organization for approximately 46+ specific performing arts beneficiaries.
What They Don't Fund
- Organizations outside the State of Texas
- Organizations that are not 501(c)(3) public charities
- Private foundations (as specified in their trust agreement)
- Organizations not designated as beneficiaries of the trust
Application Method
No public application process. The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts operates as a Type III supporting organization that distributes grants to its designated beneficiary organizations. Grant decisions are made by the trust's governing body based on the trust agreement established in 1979.
Organizations not already designated as beneficiaries cannot apply for grants.
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