Louise B & Edgar M Cullman Foundation
Louise B & Edgar M Cullman Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $500K. Net investment income was $112K.
Louise B & Edgar M Cullman Foundation at a glance
In short: Louise B & Edgar M Cullman Foundation gave $500K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $500K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $500,000
- -83.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $500,000
- -83.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500,000
- Total assets
- $1,695,471
- -21.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Louise B & Edgar M Cullman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Avon Theatre ($500K).
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 9 grants of 17 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Louise B & Edgar M Cullman Foundation gives
- Giving fell 73% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 446% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $500K (2024) to $3.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $500K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Theatre Stamford, CT | Avon Recreated Capital Campaign | $500,000 |
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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 | $1,695,471 | $111,706 | $566,756 | $500,000 | 1 | $500,000 | $111,706 | $112,017 |
| 2023 | $2,147,370 | $4,825,131 | $3,001,376 | $3,000,000 | 1 | $3,000,000 | $4,823,631 | $144,810 |
| 2022 | $2,384,995 | $32,265 | $1,632,624 | $1,619,180 | 7 | $1,619,180 | $21,615 | $295,431 |
| 2021 | $2,660,743 | $219,440 | $1,885,350 | $1,868,250 | 6 | $1,868,250 | $176,194 | $353,428 |
| 2020 | $3,157,248 | $670,713 | $1,036,168 | $1,034,332 | 2 | — | $669,171 | $287,096 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Louise B & Edgar M Cullman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $112K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Louise B & Edgar M Cullman Foundation is led by Susan R. Cullman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan R. Cullman
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edgar M. Cullmanjr
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 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 Louise B & Edgar M Cullman Foundation
How much does Louise B & Edgar M Cullman Foundation give each year?
Louise B & Edgar M Cullman Foundation gave $500K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.0M across 1 grant.
How large is Louise B & Edgar M Cullman Foundation?
Louise B & Edgar M Cullman Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $500K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $112K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Louise B & Edgar M Cullman Foundation operate?
Louise B & Edgar M Cullman Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut, New York.
What is Louise B & Edgar M Cullman Foundation's EIN?
Louise B & Edgar M Cullman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6100041. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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