R Keith Cullinan Family
R Keith Cullinan Family is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its 2024 filing reports charitable grants to organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Kentucky.
R Keith Cullinan Family at a glance
In short: R Keith Cullinan Family gave $156K across 52 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Kentucky. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $155,500
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 52
- -5.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,990
- +4.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $2,650,861
- +11.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (14 of 52, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (64% 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 R Keith Cullinan Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 295 N Hubbards Lane Ste 203, Louisville, KY 40207
Phone: (502) 893-0300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who R Keith Cullinan Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was High Point Charitable Services ($10K). Together the top 10 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
228 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 228 grants of 228 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky. Other leading recipient-state shares were Tennessee (5%), North Carolina (5%), Indiana (4%), and the District of Columbia (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is R Keith Cullinan Family open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 52 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% 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 $99K (2022) to $158K (2023). In 2024 it made 52 grants totaling $156K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| High Point Charitable Services La Grange, KY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Heuser Hearing and Language Academy Louisville, KY | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Coaching for Literacy Memphis, TN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lamplighter Ministries Westfield, IN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Dayspring Louisville, KY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Good News Homes La Grange, KY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Baptists on Mission Cary, NC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Heroic Gardens Elkins Park, PA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Safe Passage Louisville, KY | Charitable | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,650,861 | $466,601 | $195,307 | $155,500 | 52 | $155,875 | $427,169 | $151,355 |
| 2023 | $2,379,567 | $337,863 | $192,464 | $158,000 | 55 | $158,250 | $34,649 | $135,309 |
| 2022 | $2,234,168 | $358,089 | $135,360 | $98,500 | 32 | $98,750 | $22,781 | $120,855 |
| 2021 | $2,011,439 | $665,017 | $132,521 | $101,500 | 48 | $101,750 | $334,246 | $105,631 |
| 2020 | $1,478,943 | $229,790 | $126,989 | $101,500 | 41 | — | $104,551 | $87,669 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, R Keith Cullinan Family reported a distributable amount of $151K 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 went to organizations working in varied areas. For example, The Pete Foundation says it raises awareness of mental wellness in early adolescence and advocates for improved mental wellness programs. Heroic Gardens says it supports veterans and their families through therapeutic horticulture and nature-based wellness programming. Safe Passage describes its work as supporting trafficked and high-risk children through Christ-centered, trauma-informed services.
Other 2024 recipients describe work that includes animal protection (The Arrow Fund), shelter and support services for people experiencing poverty and homelessness (Wayside Christian Mission), and safe water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions (WaterStep).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 52 grants totaling $155,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median grant of $3,000. Larger awards included $10,000 each to High Point Charitable Services and Campbellsville University, and $8,000 to Heuser Hearing and Language Academy. Other notable awards included $5,000 each to Coaching for Literacy, Dayspring, Good News Homes, Baptists on Mission, Heroic Gardens, Safe Passage, and The Pete Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists R Keith Cullinan as president, and Brian L Cullinan and Royden K Cullinan as directors.
R Keith Cullinan Family is led by R. Keith Cullinan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
R. Keith Cullinan
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian L. Cullinan
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Royden K. Cullinan
Director
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 R Keith Cullinan Family
How much does R Keith Cullinan Family give each year?
R Keith Cullinan Family gave $156K across 52 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $158K across 55 grants.
What is R Keith Cullinan Family's typical grant size?
R Keith Cullinan Family's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $2,990, across 52 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from R Keith Cullinan Family that year got $3K on average.
Where does R Keith Cullinan Family give grants?
R Keith Cullinan Family gives mostly in Kentucky: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (18 grants), La Grange, KY (3 grants), Crestwood, KY (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does R Keith Cullinan Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 52 grants with a stated purpose on R Keith Cullinan Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (52 grants).
Who are R Keith Cullinan Family's largest grantees?
R Keith Cullinan Family's largest 2024 grantees include High Point Charitable Services ($10,000), Campbellsville University ($10,000) and Heuser Hearing and Language Academy ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is R Keith Cullinan Family?
R Keith Cullinan Family reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $156K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $151K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does R Keith Cullinan Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in varied areas. For example, The Pete Foundation says it raises awareness of mental wellness in early adolescence and advocates for improved mental wellness programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from R Keith Cullinan Family?
The foundation 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 R Keith Cullinan Family's EIN?
R Keith Cullinan Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4093645. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does R Keith Cullinan Family 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 May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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