Joseph and Joan Cullman Foundation for the Arts Inc
Preselected recipients only
Joseph and Joan Cullman Foundation for the Arts Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $333,500 in 26 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$333,500
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$8.2 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $275,500 the year before.
8% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $275,500 | 29 | $7.3 million |
| 2024 | $333,500 | 26 | $8.2 million |
How to apply
Joseph and Joan Cullman Foundation for the Arts 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 Foundation for the Arts Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 24 | $298,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Center Theater | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Celebrate the Beat | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Actors Fund of America | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Gina Gibney Dance Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| International Center of Photography | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Public Art Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| DC Wheel Productions Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Discalced Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Haleakala Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Harlem Stage Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Home for Contemporary Theatre and Art LTD | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Jewish Museum | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Museum of the City of New York | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| National Dance Institute Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| New York Live Arts Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| New York Theatre Workshop Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Playwrights Horizons Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Signature Theatre Company | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Ann's Warehouse | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The New York Public Library Astor Lenox and Tilden | The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center | $10,000 |
| The Studio Museum in Harlem | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Westchester Community College Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Wnet | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Dance Continuum Inc | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Stephen Petronio Dance Company Inc | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Symphony Space Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Cardozo
- Blair Rosenfeld
- Joel Treisman
Questions people ask
Does Joseph and Joan Cullman Foundation for the Arts Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joseph and Joan Cullman Foundation for the Arts Inc give?
$333,500 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Joseph and Joan Cullman Foundation for the Arts Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Cardozo (Sec, Treas, VP), Blair Rosenfeld (Dir) and Joel Treisman (Pres).
What does Joseph and Joan Cullman Foundation for the Arts Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.