Matt & Judy Cullen Foundation
The Matt & Judy Cullen Foundation is a private foundation based in Long Beach, California. In 2024, it reported giving $263,491 through 15 grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in California and Oregon.
Matt & Judy Cullen Foundation at a glance
In short: Matt & Judy Cullen Foundation gave $263K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in California. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $263,491
- +77.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,566
- +89.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $71,604
- -74.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (68% 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 Matt & Judy Cullen 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: 5645 E Sorrento Drive, Long Beach, CA 90803
Phone: (562) 264-4110
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Matt & Judy Cullen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was 5ROCK Ranch ($82K). Together the top 10 received $256K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 52 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 31% to recipients in Oregon. The filing also reports 0% for Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Matt & Judy Cullen Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 15 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 841% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 400% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2021) to $263K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $263K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 5ROCK Ranch Yamhill, OR | General Purpose | $82,000 |
| Long Beach Rescue Mission Long Beach, CA | General Purpose | $60,081 |
| St Joseph Catholic School Long Beach, CA | General Purpose | $42,500 |
| Fuel Relief Fund Newport Beach, CA | General Purpose | $23,380 |
| Care Closet LBC Long Beach, CA | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Long Beach Ronald McDonald House Long Beach, CA | General Purpose | $11,000 |
| Together in Mission Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $7,500 |
| Precious Lamb Long Beach, CA | General Purpose | $7,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Long Beach Long Beach, CA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Long Beach Community Foundation Long Beach, CA | General Purpose | $2,750 |
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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 | $71,604 | $63,468 | $268,149 | $263,491 | 15 | $264,526 | $10,032 | — |
| 2023 | $276,285 | $-21,596 | $156,390 | $148,367 | 16 | $150,622 | $3,642 | — |
| 2022 | $452,613 | $24,180 | $104,351 | $94,003 | 11 | $96,394 | $11,104 | $24,126 |
| 2021 | $533,114 | $73,583 | $40,451 | $28,000 | 10 | $34,512 | $17,044 | $26,607 |
| 2020 | $500,000 | $500,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $635 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose own descriptions include providing temporary housing, food, counseling, and financial assistance to homeless people, as stated by Long Beach Rescue Mission; and offering life skills, resources, and referrals to unhoused people, as stated by Care Closet LBC. For The Need Foundation describes its work as helping underprivileged youth overcome challenges and realize their potential.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $263,491. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $82,000, with a median grant of $7,000. The largest awards included $82,000 to 5Rock Ranch, $60,081 to Long Beach Rescue Mission, $42,500 to St Joseph Catholic School, $23,380 to Fuel Relief Fund, and $15,000 to Care Closet LBC. Other reported recipients included Long Beach Ronald McDonald House ($11,000), Together in Mission ($7,500), Precious Lamb ($7,000), Boys and Girls Club of Long Beach ($5,000), Long Beach Community Foundation ($2,750), Los Angeles Rescue Mission ($2,530), and WBALB ($1,500). For The Need Foundation also reported receiving $1,000 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Matt Cullen as President, Judy Cullen as CFO, Madison Cullen and Mason Cullen as Vice Presidents, and Rachel Cullen as Secretary.
Matt & Judy Cullen Foundation is led by Matt Cullen, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matt Cullen
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Cullen
CFO
Chief Financial Officer → CFO, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Madison Cullen
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mason Cullen
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Cullen
Secretary
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 Matt & Judy Cullen Foundation
How much does Matt & Judy Cullen Foundation give each year?
Matt & Judy Cullen Foundation gave $263K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $148K across 16 grants.
What is Matt & Judy Cullen Foundation's typical grant size?
Matt & Judy Cullen Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $17,566, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Matt & Judy Cullen Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Matt & Judy Cullen Foundation give grants?
Matt & Judy Cullen Foundation gives mostly in California: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oregon (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were Long Beach, CA (7 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Matt & Judy Cullen Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Matt & Judy Cullen Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Matt & Judy Cullen Foundation's largest grantees?
Matt & Judy Cullen Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include 5ROCK Ranch ($82,000), Long Beach Rescue Mission ($60,081) and St Joseph Catholic School ($42,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Matt & Judy Cullen Foundation?
Matt & Judy Cullen Foundation reported $72K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $63K.
What does Matt & Judy Cullen Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Matt & Judy Cullen 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 Matt & Judy Cullen Foundation's EIN?
Matt & Judy Cullen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4348247. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Matt & Judy Cullen 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Matt & Judy Cullen Foundation funds
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