The Culleystrong Foundation
The Culleystrong Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Manasquan, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $109K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $59K. Net investment income was $1K.
The Culleystrong Foundation at a glance
In short: The Culleystrong Foundation gave $59K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $59,095
- +290.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,819
- +212.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $108,512
- +24.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Culleystrong Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hope Squad ($43K). Together the top 4 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Culleystrong Foundation gives
- Giving grew 395% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $760 (2020) to $59K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Squad Dallas, TX | Peer to peer suicide prevention program. | $42,595 |
| K9S for Warriors Ponte Vedra, FL | Donation for a service dog. | $12,500 |
| Bradys Voice Old Bridge, NJ | Peer support suicide prevention program. | $2,500 |
| St Dominic School Brick, NJ | Scholarship. | $1,000 |
| St Dominic School Brick, NJ | CYO basketball sponsor. | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $108,512 | $111,797 | $89,944 | $59,095 | 5 | $64,834 | $1,329 |
| 2023 | $87,317 | $64,178 | $46,354 | $15,126 | 4 | $41,400 | — |
| 2022 | $69,493 | $80,770 | $33,349 | $15,706 | 4 | $25,227 | — |
| 2021 | $22,072 | $25,891 | $14,960 | $11,937 | 5 | $14,960 | — |
| 2020 | $11,141 | $11,466 | $2,833 | $760 | 1 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Culleystrong Foundation is led by Stephen Culley, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen Culley
President
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Trabattoni
Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Culley
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Coakley
Treasurer
Treasuer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bernadette Rainey
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Nace
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lenny Erlanger
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Niels Jorgensen (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jack Trabattoni (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: James Clabby (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Sherley Clabby (2020–2021) — President
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 The Culleystrong Foundation
How much does The Culleystrong Foundation give each year?
The Culleystrong Foundation gave $59K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15K across 4 grants.
What is The Culleystrong Foundation's typical grant size?
The Culleystrong Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $11,819, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Culleystrong Foundation give grants?
The Culleystrong Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (21%) and New Jersey (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brick, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Culleystrong Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Culleystrong Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Culleystrong Foundation's largest grantees?
The Culleystrong Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hope Squad ($42,595), K9S for Warriors ($12,500) and Bradys Voice ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Culleystrong Foundation?
The Culleystrong Foundation reported $109K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $112K.
What is The Culleystrong Foundation?
The Culleystrong Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Manasquan, NJ. It holds $109K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Culleystrong Foundation's EIN?
The Culleystrong Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4566204. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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