Matthew and Karen Cullen Family Foundation
The Matthew and Karen Cullen Family Foundation supports the community foundation for southeast Michigan (CFSEM) by supporting organizations whose work furthers CFSEM's mission. The community foundation for southeast Michigan's mission is to build the resources, relationships and expertise required to expand equitable access to opportunities across southeast Michigan to make it a desirable place to live, work and play for all residents, today and tomorrow.
Matthew and Karen Cullen Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Matthew and Karen Cullen Family Foundation gave $140K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $70K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $140,484
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $70,242
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $70,242
- Total assets
- $7,809,920
- +8.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Matthew and Karen Cullen Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Detroit Riverfront Conservancy ($100K). Together the top 2 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 15 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Matthew and Karen Cullen Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 65% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $85K (2021) to $143K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Detroit, MI | Support for General Operations | $100,000 |
| Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Detroit, MI | Support for General Operations | $40,484 |
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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 | $7,809,920 | $1,188,091 | $194,949 | $140,484 | 2 | $1,188,091 |
| 2023 | $7,218,410 | $282,771 | $187,137 | $136,542 | 2 | $282,471 |
| 2022 | $6,414,655 | $533,913 | $157,588 | $122,660 | 2 | $533,913 |
| 2021 | $7,363,191 | $-605,211 | $111,585 | $85,086 | 4 | $-605,211 |
| 2020 | $7,736,223 | $2,037,337 | $149,996 | $143,006 | 5 | $37,337 |
About Matthew and Karen Cullen Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Matthew and Karen Cullen Family Foundation is a public charity, based in Detroit, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $140K. Net investment income was $1.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Matthew and Karen Cullen Family Foundation is led by Richard L. Devore, Director, President & Secretary on every filing since 2023; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard L. Devore
Director, President & Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew P. Cullen
Chair & Director
Director & Chair → Chair, 2021
Chair → Chair & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric B. Larson
Treasurer & Director
Director & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen A. Cullen
Vice Chair & Director
Director & Vice Chair → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Vice Chair & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reginald M. Turner
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Sherard-Freeman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenilyn Norman
Vice President, Finance & Administration
Vice President, Finance & Administrator → Vice President, Finance & Administration, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Mariam C. Noland (2020–2022) — Director, President & Secretary · Filing note: Ended 33122
- Former: Richard L. Devore Start (2022) — Director, President & Secretary
- Former: Jenilyn Norman Start (2020) — Vice President, Finance & Administration
- Former: Karen L. Leppanen (2020) — Vice President, Finance & Administration · Filing note: Ended 121720
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 Matthew and Karen Cullen Family Foundation
How much does Matthew and Karen Cullen Family Foundation give each year?
Matthew and Karen Cullen Family Foundation gave $140K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $137K across 2 grants.
How large is Matthew and Karen Cullen Family Foundation?
Matthew and Karen Cullen Family Foundation reported $7.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
Where does Matthew and Karen Cullen Family Foundation operate?
Matthew and Karen Cullen Family Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Michigan.
What is Matthew and Karen Cullen Family Foundation's EIN?
Matthew and Karen Cullen Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3802146. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 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 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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