The Culp Family Foundation
The Culp Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Edina, Minnesota. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and stated in its 2024 filing that its distributions represented a winding down of operations.
The Culp Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Culp Family Foundation gave $73K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $73K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $72,933
- -96.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -95.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $72,933
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $72,933
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Culp Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4901 Sunnyside Road, Edina, MN 55424
Phone: (952) 943-2300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Culp Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Philanthropic Trust ($73K).
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 111 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to a recipient in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Culp Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 73% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $73K (2024) to $2.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | Charitable | $72,933 |
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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 | — | $354 | $73,173 | $72,933 | 1 | $72,933 | $354 | $6,067 |
| 2023 | $67,819 | $93,703 | $1,986,025 | $1,957,152 | 23 | $1,962,079 | $22,728 | $80,283 |
| 2022 | $1,848,925 | $228,991 | $380,452 | $328,095 | 25 | $336,364 | $33,221 | $94,249 |
| 2021 | $2,000,386 | $909,112 | $289,348 | $272,500 | 36 | $273,706 | $574,219 | $76,342 |
| 2020 | $1,380,345 | $764,256 | $336,752 | $315,500 | 26 | — | $149,258 | $49,042 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Culp Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made one grant totaling $72,933. Its sole reported recipient was National Philanthropic Trust in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, which received $72,933 for a charitable purpose. The grant was the only itemized grant that year, so its smallest, largest, and median grant were each $72,933. In 2023, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $1,957,152; in 2022, it reported 25 grants totaling $328,095.
The foundation stated that its 2024 distributions were part of winding down its operations and referred to a board action that included a plan of dissolution and articles of dissolution.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kim A Culp as president, Carol J Culp as treasurer, and Kathryn Culp Kerfoot as director.
The Culp Family Foundation is led by Kim A. Culp, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kim A. Culp
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathryn Culp Kerfoot
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carol J. Culp
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 The Culp Family Foundation
How much does The Culp Family Foundation give each year?
The Culp Family Foundation gave $73K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 23 grants.
How do I apply for a grant from The Culp Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Culp Family Foundation make grants?
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to a recipient in Pennsylvania.
How much is The Culp Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Culp Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Culp Family Foundation's EIN?
The Culp Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4204919. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Culp 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
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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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