Kully Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kully Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $502,290 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $27,000 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$502,290
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$27,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$11.2 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was up from $443,500 the year before.
64% of its 2025 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 | $412,939 | 11 | $10.1 million |
| 2024 | $443,500 | 7 | $10.7 million |
| 2025 | $502,290 | 13 | $11.2 million |
How to apply
Kully Family Foundation 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 Kully Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $355,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $58,290 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $54,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $27,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New | Development of cell replacement therapy for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and childhood interstitial lung disease fund | $300,000 |
| National Public Radio Inc | General & Unrestricted | $31,290 |
| Crossroads for Kids Inc | General & Unrestricted | $27,000 |
| Doctors of the World-Usa Inc | General & Unrestricted | $27,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $27,000 |
| Minds Matter | General & Unrestricted | $27,000 |
| National Park Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $27,000 |
| Go Project Inc | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Go Project Inc | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Challenged Athletes Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Global Empowerment Mission Inc | In support of Global Empowerment Mission (GEM)'s mission and programs | $2,500 |
| Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New | Charitable Event | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah G Kully
- Jonathan Kully
- Sandra Kully
Questions people ask
Does Kully Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kully Family Foundation give?
$502,290 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $27,000.
Who runs Kully Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Deborah G Kully (Sec, Dir), Jonathan Kully (Pres, Dir, Treas) and Sandra Kully (Dir, VP).
What does Kully Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.