named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Buffalo Urban Teaching Fellows Program
Supports urban teaching fellows in Buffalo through funding to TNTP
Cullen Scholars Program
Provides tuition support for students in the Cullen Scholars program through the Education Collaborative of WNY
Early Literacy Curriculum
Funds early literacy curriculum development and implementation at Buffalo Commons Charter School and Brick Buffalo Academy
External Evaluation of Grantees
Contracts Chapin Hall Center for Children to conduct external evaluation of Cullen-funded programs
Say Yes Summer Camp
Supports summer camp programming for students through Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship Inc
Teacher Professional Development
Funds LETRS training, teacher PD, and leadership development at Persistence Preparatory Academy
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Literacy Program Funding 3 activities
- Funding early literacy curriculum and instruction at Brick Buffalo AcademyFunds early literacy program curriculum at Brick Buffalo Academy through a grant to Brick Education Network, supporting foundational reading skills development.
- Funding early literacy curriculum development at Buffalo Commons Charter SchoolFunds early literacy curriculum development at Buffalo Commons Charter School, enhancing instructional materials and practices for young learners.
- Funding early literacy tutoring at Persistence Preparatory AcademyFunds an early literacy tutoring cohort at Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School during the 2024–2025 school year, targeting improved reading outcomes for students.
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Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 2 activities
- Funding Buffalo Urban Teaching Fellows ProgramFunds the Buffalo Urban Teaching Fellows Program through a grant to TNTP, supporting teacher training and placement initiatives in Western New York.
- Funding teacher and leadership development at Persistence Preparatory AcademyFunds LETRS training, teacher professional development, and leadership development at Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School to improve instructional quality and school leadership.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Funding Cullen Scholars tuition support programFunds tuition support for the Cullen Scholars program (2024–2025) through a grant to the Education Collaborative of WNY, enabling student access to educational opportunities.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Funding Early College Program at Buffalo Academy of ScienceFunds the Early College Program at Buffalo Academy of Science (BuffSci), enabling high school students to pursue college-level coursework.
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Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
- Funding Say Yes Summer CampFunds the 2024 Say Yes Summer Camp through a grant to Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship Inc., providing educational and enrichment programming for students.
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General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding general operating support for City Year Inc.Funds general operating support for City Year Inc. during the 2024–2025 school year, supporting its youth service and student support programs in schools.
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Performing Arts Production Support 1 activity
- Funding general operating support for the Buffalo Philharmonic OrchestraFunds general operating support for the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (2022–2024), enabling ongoing artistic and organizational operations.
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Private K–12 School Support 1 activity
- Funding startup costs for Brick Buffalo Academy Charter SchoolFunds startup costs for Brick Buffalo Academy Charter School through a grant to Brick Education Network, supporting the establishment and launch of the school.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Funding external evaluation of Cullen SAP granteesFunds external evaluation of Cullen Strategic Alignment Program (SAP) grantees (2024–2025) through a grant to Chapin Hall Center for Children, assessing program effectiveness and impact.
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financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.03M
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$1.29M43%
Other revenue$1.66M
expenses
Total expenses$3.76M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$525K
Grants paid out$5.19M
balance sheet
Total assets$137.13M
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$134.54M
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -33.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLORINE LUHR | PRESIDENT | 50 | $248K |
| CHARLES W CHIAMPOU CPA JD | TREASURER | 4 | $53K |
| MICHAEL R MCGEE | CHAIRMAN | 4 | $53K |
| ROGER B SIMON | DIRECTOR | 4 | $53K |
| WARREN B GELMAN | SECRETARY | 4 | $53K |
| CAITLIN CORR REILLY | DIRECTOR | 4 | $44K |
| RAMONE ALEXANDER | DIRECTOR | 4 | $44K |
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- BRICK EDUCATION NETWORK Partner — Funded for charter school startup and early literacy curriculum at Brick Buffalo.
- BUFFALO ACADEMY OF SCIENCE Partner — Funded for the Early College Program (BuffSci).
- BUFFALO COMMONS CHARTER SCHOOL Partner — Funded for early literacy curriculum development.
- BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Partner — Funded for general operating support (2022–2024).
- CHAPIN HALL CENTER FOR CHILDREN Partner — Funded to conduct external evaluation of Cullen SAP grantees (2024–2025).
- CITY YEAR INC Partner — Funded for general operating support (school year 2024–2025).
- EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE OF WNY Partner — Funded to provide tuition support for the Cullen Scholars program (2024–2025).
- PERSISTENCE PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL Partner — Funded for teacher training, leadership development, and early literacy tutoring.
- SAY YES BUFFALO SCHOLARSHIP INC Partner — Funded to support the 2024 Say Yes Summer Camp.
- TNTP Partner — Funded to support the Buffalo Urban Teaching Fellows Program.