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CULLEN FOUNDATION
BUFFALO, NY · EIN 731691396 · Form 990PF · FY2024 · NTEE T21 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K)
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profile · synthesized from sources

The Cullen Foundation is a private foundation based in Buffalo, NY, focused on supporting education initiatives and community development in Western New York. It funds programs that enhance academic outcomes, teacher development, and student support services, primarily through grants to local nonprofits and educational institutions. The foundation also contributes to cultural organizations and emergency response efforts in the region.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

BuffSci Replication
Expansion of science-focused academic programming at Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School.
Cullen Scholars Program
Annual scholarship and academic support initiative administered through the Education Collaborative of WNY.
Say Yes Summer Camp Initiative
Provides summer camp opportunities for students in Buffalo through a partnership with Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship Inc.
UB Teacher Residency Program
Supports teacher training and residency initiatives at the University at Buffalo to improve educator quality and retention.
WEDI After-School Programs
Funds workforce development and educational support services for youth through WEDI Buffalo.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 4 activities
    • Funding a specialized grant program for Teach For America Buffalo
      Funds a specialized grant program for Teach For America Buffalo.
    • Funding academic extension and talent strategy programs through TNTP
      Funds academic extension programs in Buffalo Public Schools and efforts to build and maintain a robust talent strategy in Buffalo through grants to TNTP.
    • Funding the UB Teacher Residency Program
      Funds the UB Teacher Residency Program through a grant to the Research Foundation of State University of New York (UB).
    • Funding the replication of the BuffSci program
      Funds the replication of the BuffSci program at Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School.
  • Private K–12 School Support 2 activities
    • Funding after-school programs at WEDI Buffalo
      Funds after-school programs at WEDI Buffalo.
    • Funding the Good to Great 2020 implementation grant
      Funds the Good to Great 2020 implementation grant at West Buffalo Charter School.
  • Community Foundation & United Way Support 2 activities
    • Funding the Buffalo City Year program
      Funds the Buffalo City Year program through a grant to City Year Inc.
    • Funding the WNY COVID-19 Community Response Fund
      Funds the WNY COVID-19 Community Response Fund through a grant to the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo.
  • Performing Arts Production Support 1 activity
    • Funding general operating support for the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
      Funds general operating support for the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.
  • Multi-Institution Scholarship Funding 1 activity
    • Funding the Cullen Scholars 2020 program
      Funds the Cullen Scholars 2020 program through a grant to the Education Collaborative of WNY.
  • Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
    • Funding the Say Yes Summer Camp Initiative
      Funds the Say Yes Summer Camp Initiative through a grant to Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship Inc.
financials · form 990PF · fy2024
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3 years on record · 2020–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • CHARLES W CHIAMPOU — TRUSTEE
  • MICHAEL R MCGEE — TRUSTEE
  • ROGER B SIMON — TRUSTEE
  • WARREN B GELMAN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • BUFFALO ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL Partner — Receives grant funding for the BuffSci Replication program
  • BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Partner — Receives grant funding for general operating support
  • CITY YEAR INC Partner — Receives grant funding for the Buffalo City Year program
  • COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER BUFFALO Partner — Receives grant funding for the WNY COVID-19 Community Response Fund
  • EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE OF WNY Partner — Receives grant funding for the Cullen Scholars 2020 program
  • RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (UB) Partner — Receives grant funding for the UB Teacher Residency Program
  • SAY YES BUFFALO SCHOLARSHIP INC Partner — Receives grant funding for the Say Yes Summer Camp Initiative
  • TEACH FOR AMERICA BUFFALO Partner — Receives grant funding for a specialized grant program
  • TNTP Partner — Receives grant funding for academic extension and talent strategy programs in Buffalo
  • WEDI BUFFALO Partner — Receives grant funding for after-school programs
  • WEST BUFFALO CHARTER SCHOOL Partner — Receives grant funding for the Good to Great 2020 implementation grant