Cullen Children's Foundation
Cullen Children’s Foundation is a public charity based in West Fargo, North Dakota. It provides financial resources to organizations supporting children’s healthcare needs, with an emphasis on cancer, and its annual grant program serves organizations in the Fargo-Moorhead area.
Cullen Children's Foundation at a glance
In short: Cullen Children's Foundation gave $243K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in North Dakota. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $242,750
- +23.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,068
- +11.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $24,000
- Total assets
- $4,868,899
- +9.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cullen Children's Foundation
- Review Cycle
- Grant requests are due October 26, 2026. The foundation says organizations will be contacted by December 18, 2026.
- Deadline
- Grant requests are due October 26, 2026.
- Next open deadline
- October 26, 2026 (Children's Health Grants)
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 594, West Fargo, ND 58078-0594
Phone: (701) 306-3326
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Cullen Children's Foundation
Who Cullen Children's Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kamp Kace ($50K). Together the top 10 received $228K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($15,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 43 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s annual grant program serves organizations in the Fargo-Moorhead area. For the 2026 cycle, funds must be used for children under 18 who live within a 60-mile radius of Fargo-Moorhead. In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Dakota, 10% to Pennsylvania, 6% to Virginia, and 4% to Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Cullen Children's Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $25K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $173K (2021) to $282K (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $243K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kamp Kace Fargo, ND | Funds Used to Offset Expenses of the Camp | $50,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation Fargo, ND | Funds used to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. | $40,000 |
| Lend a Hand up Fargo, ND | To support youth of 18 and under who are struggling health battles | $30,000 |
| Outdoor Adventure Foundation Fargo, ND | Hunting and fishing adventures for children under the age of 18 and young adults under the age of 25 with cancer or other life threatening illnesses. | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald Fargo, ND | Funds housing of families who have children currently receiving care at local hospitals | $25,000 |
| A01 Foundation Sewickley, PA | General Support | $24,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $15,000 |
| Hospice of the Red River Valley Fargo, ND | General Support | $10,000 |
| Hope Inc Moorhead, MN | To Fund the Purchase of Special Needs Bikes | $8,750 |
| Ambucs Fargo, ND | General Support | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,868,899 | $473,530 | $344,855 | $242,750 | 11 | $143,801 |
| 2023 | $4,464,497 | $385,690 | $336,396 | $197,200 | 10 | $136,627 |
| 2022 | $3,978,267 | $533,084 | $366,392 | $281,740 | 7 | $113,286 |
| 2021 | $4,493,382 | $611,569 | $266,708 | $172,745 | 7 | $162,604 |
| 2020 | $3,515,272 | $314,887 | $296,221 | $232,035 | 8 | $37,377 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to provide financial resources to organizations that support children’s healthcare needs, with an emphasis on cancer. Its goals include improving quality of life for children and families dealing with cancer or other life-threatening diseases and increasing awareness of children’s healthcare issues, especially cancer.
Its 2024 grants included KAMP KACE, whose mission is to provide a camping experience to children with cancer. Lend A Hand Up’s mission is to increase financial help for area families facing hardship due to a health issue or other traumatic event. HOPE Inc. describes its mission as providing mainstream mobility and recreational opportunities for physically and mentally challenged children and adults. Hospice of the Red River Valley says its mission is to provide comfort and care through life’s journey.
ProjectGRACE is intended to assist local children with illness or disability who need equipment or other tangible items not covered by insurance. The foundation says it can provide direct assistance by paying for needed items and donating them directly to individuals.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $242,750. Grants ranged from $7,000 to $50,000, with a median of $24,000. Its largest listed awards were $50,000 to KAMP KACE to offset camp expenses, $40,000 to Make-A-Wish Foundation to grant wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions, and $30,000 to Lend A Hand Up to support youth 18 and under facing health battles. Other 2024 awards included $25,000 each to Outdoor Adventure Foundation and Ronald McDonald House of the Red River Valley, and $24,000 to A01 Foundation.
The foundation’s website reports that it awarded more than $325,000 to 12 organizations in 2025. Its 2026 grant cycle is for organizations serving children under 18 who are within 60 miles of Fargo-Moorhead. The foundation says entity applicants must complete an extensive grant application and provide required nonprofit organizational documents. It reports that the board makes grant decisions, and that follow-up calls and visits may take place with recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bridget Cullen as executive director; Matt Cullen as president; Michele Carney as vice president; Nola McNeally as secretary; Terry Cullen as treasurer; and Dale Lian, Jeff Reed, and Julie Kunka as directors.
Cullen Children's Foundation is led by Bridget Cullen, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bridget Cullen
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Cullen
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dale Lian
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Reed
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Kunka
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele Carney
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nola McNeally
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Cullen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
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 Cullen Children's Foundation
How much does Cullen Children's Foundation give each year?
Cullen Children's Foundation gave $243K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $197K across 10 grants.
What is Cullen Children's Foundation's typical grant size?
Cullen Children's Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $24,000, and its average grant was $22,068, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cullen Children's Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Cullen Children's Foundation give grants?
Cullen Children's Foundation gives mostly in North Dakota: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (10%) and Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fargo, ND (8 grants).
Does Cullen Children's Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 36% of Cullen Children's Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Cullen Children's Foundation's largest grantees?
Cullen Children's Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Kamp Kace ($50,000), Make a Wish Foundation ($40,000) and Lend a Hand up ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($15,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cullen Children's Foundation?
Cullen Children's Foundation reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $474K.
What does Cullen Children's Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to provide financial resources to organizations that support children’s healthcare needs, with an emphasis on cancer. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cullen Children's Foundation?
Cullen Children's Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Cullen Children's Foundation's EIN?
Cullen Children's Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0636521. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Cullen Children's Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 8, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cullen-children-s-foundation-morg_291c71ee89e24653a26f72a9c7c6745b
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