Quick Summary
Name: The Cullen Foundation Of Western New York Inc Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $5,188,072 (2024) |
| Grant Range | $5,000 - $100,000 per year |
| Average Grant | ~$43,000 |
| Application Method | Mixed (Invitation Preferred / Rolling for Action Grants) |
Contact Details
Address: 250 Delaware Avenue, Suite 820, Buffalo, NY 14202
Phone: (716) 800-4280
Website: https://www.thecullenfoundation.org/
Geographic Focus
- Primary focus: Erie County, New York
- Education programs outside Erie County must serve at least 80% Erie County residents
- Performing arts funding limited to Western New York organizations that directly benefit Erie County residents
Funding Priorities
- Education: Programs for students in grades pre-K through 12 (with emphasis on grades 5-12)
- Performing Arts: Music, dance, singing, and theater with priority for community performances
- Supplemental Academic Programs: Capacity building for educational organizations
- Cullen Scholars: Scholarship program for students
What They Don't Fund
- Arts education programs
- Individual schools
- Individual scholarships (except Cullen Scholars program)
- Partisan political activities
- Expenses already incurred
- Programs/events with performing arts component hosted by non-performing arts organizations
- Activities serving primarily their own membership
- Performing arts events occurring less than 100 days from application submission
Application Method
- Responsive Grants: Two cycles per year (Winter cycle begins January, Summer cycle begins July)
- Action Grants (Performing Arts): Rolling basis, processed within 6 weeks
- General Process: Foundation prefers to grant by invitation, though self-initiated inquiries are reviewed
- Organizations may apply for 1-3 years of funding
- Application submitted via online portal after receiving invitation
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