Robert R & Gay C Cull Family Foundation
The Robert R & Gay C Cull Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including arts and education, health, conservation, restoration, and social services.
Robert R & Gay C Cull Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert R & Gay C Cull Family Foundation gave $540K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Ohio. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $540,000
- +8.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,600
- +12.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $9,501,264
- +2.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (98% 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 Robert R & Gay C Cull Family Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Stephen Ban
Mailing address: 937 Club Circle, Glenview, IL 60025
Phone: (312) 823-7542
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert R & Gay C Cull Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cleveland Institute of Music ($100K). Together the top 10 received $395K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 121 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Cleveland, Ohio. In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 2% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Robert R & Gay C Cull Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 25 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 259% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2018–2024). 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 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $151K (2021) to $540K (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $540K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Institute of Music Cleveland, OH | Education and Arts | $100,000 |
| Musical Arts Association Cleveland, OH | Education and Arts | $100,000 |
| Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | Education | $50,000 |
| Hospice for Western Reserve Fairview Park, OH | HEALTH | $50,000 |
| Cleveland Restoration Society Cleveland, OH | Restoration | $20,000 |
| Holden Arboretum Willoughby, OH | Conservation | $20,000 |
| Metrohealth Foundation Cleveland, OH | HEALTH | $20,000 |
| Friends of Stone Lab Columbus, OH | Conservation | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross Cleveland Chapter Cleveland, OH | Social Services | $10,000 |
| Circle Health Services Cleveland, OH | HEALTH | $10,000 |
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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 | $9,501,264 | $732,304 | $605,855 | $540,000 | 25 | $540,000 | $666,449 | $515,283 |
| 2023 | $9,295,767 | $7,315,631 | $527,146 | $500,000 | 26 | $500,000 | $289,054 | $315,803 |
| 2022 | $2,565,190 | $163,701 | $184,543 | $160,000 | 18 | $160,000 | $139,158 | $150,905 |
| 2021 | $2,591,216 | $262,162 | $169,541 | $150,500 | 25 | $150,500 | $243,121 | $160,894 |
| 2020 | $2,498,667 | $-44,892 | $171,014 | $155,000 | 27 | — | $71,834 | $136,543 |
| 2018 | $2,464,735 | $87,422 | $177,219 | $156,000 | 32 | — | $68,898 | $132,022 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert R & Gay C Cull Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $515K 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 grants show support for varied organizations. For example, the Cleveland Institute of Music describes its mission as empowering talented classical music students to fulfill their potential; Cleveland Restoration Society says it preserves and celebrates historic buildings and places; and College Now Greater Cleveland says it works to increase postsecondary educational attainment through advising and student services. Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions concern health, conservation, social services, and youth writing.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $540,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants included $100,000 each to the Cleveland Institute of Music and Musical Arts Association, both for education and arts, and $50,000 each to Cleveland State University for education and Hospice of the Western Reserve for health. Other grants included $20,000 to Cleveland Restoration Society for restoration, Holden Arboretum for conservation, and MetroHealth Foundation for health.
The filing lists Stephen Ban as the application contact. Form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are listed as N/A.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephen P Ban as president; Elizabeth Rohring, Thomas Chema, and Holly Selvaggi as trustees; and Charles F Adler as secretary.
Robert R & Gay C Cull Family Foundation is led by Stephen P. Ban, President since 2024 (on filings since 2018); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen P. Ban
President
V President Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Rohring
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Chema
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly Selvaggi
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles F. Adler
Secretary
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Edward Addicott (2018–2023) — President
- Former: Gay Cull Addicot (2018–2021) — President
- Former: Peter A Kuhn (2018–2021) — V President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 Robert R & Gay C Cull Family Foundation
How much does Robert R & Gay C Cull Family Foundation give each year?
Robert R & Gay C Cull Family Foundation gave $540K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $500K across 26 grants.
What is Robert R & Gay C Cull Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert R & Gay C Cull Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $21,600, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert R & Gay C Cull Family Foundation give grants?
Robert R & Gay C Cull Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (18 grants).
Does Robert R & Gay C Cull Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Robert R & Gay C Cull Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Services" (8 grants), "Health" (4 grants) and "Education and Arts" (4 grants).
Who are Robert R & Gay C Cull Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert R & Gay C Cull Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cleveland Institute of Music ($100,000), Musical Arts Association ($100,000) and Cleveland State University ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert R & Gay C Cull Family Foundation?
Robert R & Gay C Cull Family Foundation reported $9.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $540K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $515K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert R & Gay C Cull Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for varied organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert R & Gay C Cull Family Foundation?
Robert R & Gay C Cull Family Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Robert R & Gay C Cull Family Foundation's EIN?
Robert R & Gay C Cull Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1847504. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS April 19, 2019)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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