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JULIA M CULLEN FOUNDATION
BUFFALO, NY · EIN 161595352 · Form 990PF · FY2025 · NTEE T20 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K)
revenue
$53K
expenses
$13K
net assets
$2.1M
employees
—
profile · synthesized from sources

JULIA M CULLEN FOUNDATION is a private foundation based in Buffalo, NY, that supports educational and charitable initiatives through grants. The foundation primarily funds scholarships for students attending local private schools and makes general contributions to educational and religious organizations in the region. Its grantmaking focuses on Western New York institutions, particularly faith-based schools and youth programs.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Educational Scholarships
Provides scholarship funding to students at private secondary schools, including Canisius High School, Mt. Mercy Academy, and McQuaid Jesuit
General Charitable Contributions
Supports religious, educational, and social service organizations such as Harvest House, Our Lady of Victory School, and Summit
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Private K–12 School Support 6 activities
    • Funding scholarships at Canisius High School
      Funds scholarships for students at Canisius High School. This grantmaking activity supports student access to secondary education at this institution.
    • Funding scholarships at Mt Mercy Academy
      Funds scholarships for students at Mt Mercy Academy, supporting access to secondary education at this school.
    • Providing educational funding to St Benedict's in response to donation request
      Provides funding to St Benedict's for educational purposes, in direct response to a donation request.
    • Providing educational funding to Summit in response to donation request
      Provides funding to Summit for educational purposes, in direct response to a donation request.
    • Providing general financial support to Our Lady of Victory School
      Provides unrestricted financial support to Our Lady of Victory School, aiding its educational mission.
    • Supporting educational programs at St Joseph University Parish School
      Provides funding for educational programs at St Joseph University Parish School, enhancing its academic offerings.
  • Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 2 activities
    • Funding scholarships through McQuaid Jesuit
      Supports scholarship programs for students through McQuaid Jesuit, advancing access to secondary education.
    • Funding the Bison Children's Scholarship Fund
      Supports the Bison Children's Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships to students, though the specific institutions or criteria are not detailed in the evidence.
  • General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
    • Providing general financial support to Harvest House
      Provides general financial support to Harvest House, a social service organization, though the specific purpose is not detailed in the evidence.
  • General Support for Catholic and Faith-Based Organizations 1 activity
    • Supporting campus ministry activities at St Joseph University Parish - UB Campus Ministry
      Provides funding to support campus ministry activities at St Joseph University Parish - UB Campus Ministry, serving students at the University at Buffalo.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Providing educational funding to BCAT in response to donation request
      Provides funding to BCAT for educational purposes, in direct response to a donation request.
financials · form 990PF · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$53K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$57K106%
Other revenue$-3K
expenses
Total expenses$13K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$92K
balance sheet
Total assets$2.11M
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$2.11M
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -13.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • ANNE SULLIVAN POLINO — TRUSTEE
  • JANE M O' SULLIVAN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • BCAT Partner — Receives funding for educational purposes in response to a donation request.
  • BISON CHILDRENS SCHOLARSHIP FUND Partner — Receives funding to support student scholarships.
  • CANISIUS HIGH SCHOOL Partner — Receives scholarship funding from the foundation.
  • HARVEST HOUSE Partner — Receives general financial contributions from the foundation.
  • MCQAUID JESUIT Partner — Receives scholarship funding from the foundation.
  • MT MERCY ACADEMY Partner — Receives scholarship funding from the foundation.
  • OUR LADY OF VICTORY SCHOOL Partner — Receives general financial contributions from the foundation.
  • ST BENEDICT'S Partner — Receives funding for educational purposes in response to a donation request.
  • ST JOSEPH UNIVERSITY PARISH - UB CAMPUS MINISTRY Partner — Receives funding for campus ministry activities from the foundation.
  • ST JOSEPH UNIVERSITY PARISH SCHOOL Partner — Receives funding for educational purposes from the foundation.
  • SUMMIT Partner — Receives funding for educational purposes in response to a donation request.