McCullough Foundation
McCullough Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports 64 grants totaling $115,150, with listed grant purposes including organizational operations.
McCullough Foundation at a glance
In short: McCullough Foundation gave $115K across 64 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Connecticut. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $115,150
- +53.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 64
- +20.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,799
- +27.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $990,992
- +13.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (3 of 64, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (43% 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 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: Co Ashparsont-122 East 42 St-150, New York, NY 10168-1599
Phone: (212) 953-1250
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who McCullough Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was North Stonington Congregational Church ($17K). Together the top 10 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
331 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 331 grants of 331 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut (43%), Vermont (13%), Washington, DC (11%), Illinois (8%), and Pennsylvania (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 64 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is McCullough Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 64 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $733; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 66% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 115% 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 $75K (2023) to $120K (2022). In 2024 it made 64 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Stonington Congregational Church N Stonington, CT | For Operations | $17,000 |
| Park McCullough House North Bennington, VT | For Operations | $15,000 |
| World Bicycle Relief Chicago, IL | For Operations | $9,000 |
| Chikumbuso N Stonington, CT | For Operations | $5,700 |
| Imba Boulder, CO | For Operations | $5,000 |
| Amer Friends Svc Comm-Afsc Dev FD Philadelphia, PA | For Operations | $4,000 |
| Mercy Corps Portland, OR | For Operations | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Washington, DC | For Operations | $4,000 |
| Connecticut Foodshare Wallinford, CT | For Operations | $3,000 |
| Trust for Public Lands Boston, MA | For Operations | $3,000 |
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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 | $990,992 | $250,166 | $136,528 | $115,150 | 64 | $121,198 | $234,836 | $105,245 |
| 2023 | $877,354 | $62,557 | $87,647 | $74,875 | 53 | $78,375 | $52,915 | $85,544 |
| 2022 | $903,861 | $121,327 | $135,233 | $120,050 | 76 | $125,050 | $112,100 | $85,192 |
| 2021 | $916,861 | $153,804 | $115,834 | $105,750 | 71 | $106,850 | $143,886 | $94,129 |
| 2020 | $878,380 | $69,142 | $99,180 | $91,300 | 67 | — | $63,186 | $77,480 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McCullough Foundation reported a distributable amount of $105K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as historic preservation and the arts, bicycle access, humanitarian relief, food assistance, and liberal arts education. These are grantees’ stated missions: Park McCullough House says it works to preserve and share its buildings, grounds, and collections and to promote arts and cultural events; World Bicycle Relief says it mobilizes rural communities with bicycles; Mercy Corps says it helps people build secure, productive, and just communities; Connecticut Foodshare says it mobilizes partners and volunteers to respond equitably to hunger; and Lycoming College says it provides a residential liberal arts and sciences education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 64 grants totaling $115,150. Grants ranged from $50 to $17,000, with a median of $500. Among the largest awards were $17,000 to North Stonington Congregational Church, $15,000 to Park McCullough House, $9,000 to World Bicycle Relief, and $5,700 to Chikumbuso. Other reported grants included $5,000 to IMBA and $4,000 each to American Friends Service Committee, Mercy Corps, and Planned Parenthood. The listed purposes for these grants were “for operations.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John McCullough Turner Jr, Leland J Turner, and Gregory C Turner as trustees.
McCullough Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregory C. Turner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John McCullough Turner Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leland J. Turner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Patricia S. Turner (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 McCullough Foundation
How much does McCullough Foundation give each year?
McCullough Foundation gave $115K across 64 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $75K across 53 grants.
What is McCullough Foundation's typical grant size?
McCullough Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,799, across 64 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from McCullough Foundation that year got $733 on average.
Where does McCullough Foundation give grants?
McCullough Foundation's top state is Connecticut, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Vermont (13%) and District of Columbia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (8 grants), N Stonington, CT (4 grants), North Stonington, CT (4 grants) and New London, CT (3 grants).
Does McCullough Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 64 grants with a stated purpose on McCullough Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For Operations" (64 grants).
Who are McCullough Foundation's largest grantees?
McCullough Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include North Stonington Congregational Church ($17,000), Park McCullough House ($15,000) and World Bicycle Relief ($9,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is McCullough Foundation?
McCullough Foundation reported $991K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $121K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $105K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does McCullough Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as historic preservation and the arts, bicycle access, humanitarian relief, food assistance, and liberal arts education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McCullough 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 Foundation's EIN?
McCullough Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0744113. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does McCullough 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
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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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Grantable. (2026). McCullough Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mccullough-foundation-morg_39ccfd9cc83f455abafea26cbaf4a60a
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