The David E and Helen C Culley Memorial Fund
The David E and Helen C Culley Memorial Fund is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Auburn, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $160K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K.
The David E and Helen C Culley Memorial Fund at a glance
In short: The David E and Helen C Culley Memorial Fund gave $2K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,600
- -40.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,600
- +18.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,600
- Total assets
- $160,011
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The David E and Helen C Culley Memorial Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $450 (2023) to $3K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $160,011 | $10,244 | $1,921 | $1,600 | 1 | $1,600 |
| 2024 | $153,481 | $1 | $2,985 | $2,700 | 2 | $2,700 |
| 2023 | $137,041 | $1 | $677 | $450 | 1 | $677 |
| 2021 | $137,297 | $14,236 | $132 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The David E and Helen C Culley Memorial Fund is led by Hal V. Thomas, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Hal V. Thomas
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Elder Steven Weissner
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Laurie Wolcott
Vice President
Vice Pr → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
David Lawrence
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas E. Smith (2021–2024) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 David E and Helen C Culley Memorial Fund
How much does The David E and Helen C Culley Memorial Fund give each year?
The David E and Helen C Culley Memorial Fund gave $2K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 2 grants.
How large is The David E and Helen C Culley Memorial Fund?
The David E and Helen C Culley Memorial Fund reported $160K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $10K.
What is The David E and Helen C Culley Memorial Fund?
The David E and Helen C Culley Memorial Fund is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Auburn, IN. It holds $160K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The David E and Helen C Culley Memorial Fund operate?
The David E and Helen C Culley Memorial Fund has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is The David E and Helen C Culley Memorial Fund's EIN?
The David E and Helen C Culley Memorial Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7239306. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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