McCullough Family Foundation
The McCullough Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Kansas City, Missouri. Its 2024 grants supported educational institutions, religious organizations and programs, and other public charities, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Missouri and Kansas.
McCullough Family Foundation at a glance
In short: McCullough Family Foundation gave $860K across 73 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Missouri. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $859,500
- +54.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 73
- -5.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,774
- +63.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $8,306,750
- +3.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (14 of 73, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (69% 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 McCullough Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 210 W Santa Fe Trail, Kansas City, MO 64145
Phone: (816) 942-5003
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who McCullough Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rockhurst High School ($259K). Together the top 10 received $625K.
Grant Size Distribution
382 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 369 grants of 382 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri and 22% to recipients in Kansas. Other reported recipient-state shares were Minnesota (4%), the District of Columbia (1%), and Illinois (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 73 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is McCullough Family Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 73 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 244% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 162% of 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 $250K (2021) to $860K (2024). In 2024 it made 73 grants totaling $860K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rockhurst High School Kansas City, MO | Fincl Support of Educational Org. | $259,000 |
| St Thomas More Kansas City, MO | Support for Religious/Educ Programs | $56,000 |
| Avila Univ St Therese Scholarship Kansas City, MO | Fincl Support of Educational Org | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Ne Kansas Overland Park, KS | Fincl Support of Religious Org. | $50,000 |
| Cristo Rey High School Kansas City, MO | Fincl Support of School | $50,000 |
| Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO | Fincl Support of School | $50,000 |
| St Paul's Outreach Mendola, MN | Fincl Support of Religious Org. | $35,000 |
| Benedictine College Atchinson, KS | Fincl Support of Educational Org. | $25,000 |
| Bishop Ward High School Kansas City, KS | Fincl Support of School | $25,000 |
| Donnelly College Kansas City, KS | Fincl Support of Educ. Org. | $25,000 |
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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 | $8,306,750 | $1,385,766 | $1,007,435 | $859,500 | 73 | $862,100 | $427,247 | $531,240 |
| 2023 | $8,055,771 | $1,149,086 | $693,459 | $555,600 | 77 | $587,975 | $383,547 | $465,764 |
| 2022 | $7,715,520 | $627,195 | $781,589 | $616,000 | 72 | $648,283 | $364,705 | $481,860 |
| 2021 | $7,857,296 | $1,645,349 | $384,134 | $249,750 | 73 | $278,413 | $1,373,511 | $476,352 |
| 2020 | $6,565,593 | $134,276 | $775,664 | $632,901 | 87 | — | $48,676 | $384,157 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McCullough Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $531K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for schools, colleges, religious organizations and programs, and public charities. For example, Rockhurst University describes its mission as forming lifelong learners in the Catholic, Jesuit, liberal arts tradition who serve others as compassionate, thoughtful leaders. Donnelly College says it provides education and community services with personal concern for students’ needs and abilities, especially those who might not otherwise be served.
Other 2024 recipients describe work in spirituality, basic needs, and community support. Farnan Spirituality Center says it provides spirituality retreats and counseling. Bishop Sullivan Center says it provides food, job-finding help, and other aid to people experiencing financial hardship. Operation Breakthrough describes its work as providing a safe, loving, educational environment for children in poverty and empowering families through advocacy, emergency aid, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 73 grants totaling $859,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $259,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest grants were $259,000 to Rockhurst High School, $56,000 to St Thomas More, and $50,000 each to Avila University St Therese Scholarship, Catholic Charities of NE Kansas, Cristo Rey High School, and Rockhurst University.
Other grants included $35,000 to St Paul’s Outreach, $25,000 each to Benedictine College, Bishop Ward High School, and Donnelly College, and $13,000 to Farnan Spirituality Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas A. McCullough as president and director, Sharon E. McCullough as treasurer and secretary, and Todd A. McCullough and Kevin T. McCullough as directors.
McCullough Family Foundation is led by Thomas A. McCullough, President & Director on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas A. McCullough
President & Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Kevin T. McCullough
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Todd A. McCullough
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Sharon E. McCullough
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $15K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $15K, to Thomas a McCullough (Pres. & DIR.). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about McCullough Family Foundation
How much does McCullough Family Foundation give each year?
McCullough Family Foundation gave $860K across 73 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $556K across 77 grants.
What is McCullough Family Foundation's typical grant size?
McCullough Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,774, across 73 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from McCullough Family Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does McCullough Family Foundation give grants?
McCullough Family Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kansas (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (32 grants), Kansas City, KS (8 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants) and Overland Park, KS (3 grants).
Does McCullough Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 73 grants with a stated purpose on McCullough Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fincl Support of Public Charity" (37 grants), "Fincl Support of Educational Org" (7 grants) and "Fincl Support of Religious Org." (6 grants).
Who are McCullough Family Foundation's largest grantees?
McCullough Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Rockhurst High School ($259,000), St Thomas More ($56,000) and Avila Univ St Therese Scholarship ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is McCullough Family Foundation?
McCullough Family Foundation reported $8.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $862K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $531K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does McCullough Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for schools, colleges, religious organizations and programs, and public charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McCullough Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is McCullough Family Foundation's EIN?
McCullough Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1909746. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does McCullough 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). McCullough Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mccullough-family-foundation-morg_739f29061e154ab7a6240b1a8476b379
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