Cull Family Foundation
Cull Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2024, it reported making grants to charitable organizations, and it states that it contributes only to preselected organizations.
Cull Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Cull Family Foundation gave $35K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. 4% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,800
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,289
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $61,918
- +1.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cull Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 230 W Monroe St 2540, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (630) 292-3483
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cull Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Peter's Church ($14K). Together the top 10 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 123 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 14% to Illinois, 11% to Tennessee, 4% to Washington, DC, and 2% to Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cull Family Foundation open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 27 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $200; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 96% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2020) to $35K (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Church New York, NY | Unspecified Charitable Contributions | $13,800 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita Memphis, TN | Unspecified Charitable Contributions | $4,000 |
| Mt Sinai Health System New York, NY | Unspecified Charitable Contributions | $4,000 |
| The Cardinal's Appeal Archdiocese O New York, NY | Unspecified Charitable Contributions | $1,700 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls Chicago, IL | Unspecified Charitable Contributions | $1,000 |
| USO Washington, DC | Unspecified Charitable Contributions | $1,000 |
| Benedictine Sisters of the Sacred H Lisle, IL | Unspecified Charitable Contributions | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdioce New York, NY | Unspecified Charitable Contributions | $1,000 |
| Cenacle Sisters Chicago, IL | Unspecified Charitable Contributions | $500 |
| Guest House Lake Orion, MI | Unspecified Charitable Contributions | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61,918 | $36,146 | $35,073 | $34,800 | 27 | $34,842 | $35,915 | $2,126 |
| 2023 | $60,845 | $3,080 | $33,390 | $33,300 | 26 | $33,357 | $3,047 | $4,197 |
| 2022 | $91,155 | $774 | $35,090 | $33,400 | 27 | $34,896 | $580 | $5,819 |
| 2021 | $125,471 | $85,360 | $32,890 | $31,400 | 25 | $32,717 | — | $6,536 |
| 2020 | $73,001 | $483 | $29,754 | $28,350 | 18 | — | $319 | $4,789 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cull Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its grants as “unspecified charitable contributions.” Its 2024 recipients include religious organizations, health organizations, and social-service organizations. For example, Guest House says its mission is to provide treatment and care to Catholic clergy and religious personnel with addictions; Maryville Academy describes its work as protecting children and strengthening families; and Food Bank for New York City says it works to help New Yorkers achieve food security.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $34,800. Grants ranged from $200 to $13,800, with a median of $500. The largest grants included $13,800 to St Peter’s Church in New York, $4,000 each to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Mt Sinai Health System, and $1,700 to The Cardinal’s Appeal Archdiocese. Other listed recipients included Mercy Home for Boys and Girls ($1,000), USO ($1,000), and the Benedictine Sisters of the Sacred Heart ($1,000). Among smaller grants, the Andrew Weishar Foundation received $500, Food Bank for New York City $400, Smile Train $300, Habitat for Humanity $300, and March of Dimes $200.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Heidi E Kalinowski as President, Linda A Cull as Secretary, and Mary Beth Cull as Vice President and Treasurer.
Cull Family Foundation is led by Heidi E. Kalinowski, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Heidi E. Kalinowski
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda A. Cull
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Beth Cull
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Cull Family Foundation
How much does Cull Family Foundation give each year?
Cull Family Foundation gave $35K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $33K across 26 grants.
What is Cull Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Cull Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,289, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cull Family Foundation that year got $200 on average.
Where does Cull Family Foundation give grants?
Cull Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (14%) and Tennessee (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Chicago, IL (5 grants), Lisle, IL (2 grants) and Washington DC, DC (2 grants).
Who are Cull Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Cull Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Peter's Church ($13,800), St Jude Children's Research Hospita ($4,000) and Mt Sinai Health System ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cull Family Foundation?
Cull Family Foundation reported $62K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cull Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its grants as “unspecified charitable contributions.” Its 2024 recipients include religious organizations, health organizations, and social-service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cull Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cull Family Foundation's EIN?
Cull Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3566647. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Cull Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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