Joseph and Joan Cullman Conservation Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Joseph and Joan Cullman Conservation Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $337,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$337,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$8.3 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2024 was up from $188,000 the year before.
62% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $188,000 | 12 | $7.4 million |
| 2024 | $337,000 | 27 | $8.3 million |
How to apply
Joseph and Joan Cullman Conservation Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Joseph and Joan Cullman Conservation Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $164,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $78,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $45,000 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $35,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Atlantic Salmon Federation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | JFC 3rd Library of Natural History | $25,000 |
| The Wild Center | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Adirondack Council Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Paul Smiths College of Arts and Sciences | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Adirondack Land Trust Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | Center for Biodiversity | $15,000 |
| Atlantic Salmon Federation Inc | Charitable Event | $15,000 |
| Nature Conservancy - Adirondack Chapter | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies Inc | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Onondaga Audubon Society Inc Onondaga Audubon Soci | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Earthplace the Nature Discovery Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Marine Mammal Alliance Nantucket Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Land and Water Council Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Maria Mitchell Assoc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Shellfish Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Sustainable Development Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| New York Botanical Garden | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Education Fund | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Adirondack Public Observatory Inc | Adirondack Sky Center | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Cardozo
- Joel Treisman
Questions people ask
Does Joseph and Joan Cullman Conservation Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joseph and Joan Cullman Conservation Foundation Inc give?
$337,000 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Joseph and Joan Cullman Conservation Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Cardozo (Sec, Treas, VP) and Joel Treisman (Pres).
What does Joseph and Joan Cullman Conservation Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.