Honora M Cullinan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Honora M Cullinan Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $367,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $27,500 and the largest $60,000. 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$367,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$27,500
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was down from $375,000 the year before.
8% of its 2025 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 | $322,000 | 12 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $375,000 | 13 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $367,000 | 12 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Honora M Cullinan 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 Honora M Cullinan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 5 | $192,000 |
| Illinois | 5 | $130,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Franciscan Outreach Association | For the indigentin chicagoarea | $60,000 |
| Franciscan Connection | Unitility billsfor poor inst. Louis | $60,000 |
| General Minister of the Franciscan Order | Assist in developing countries | $52,000 |
| St Anthony of Padua Parish | Food, rent andutility inst louis mo | $35,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes | Homeless sheltersupports familieswith minors | $35,000 |
| Thomas Terry Community Center | Low income housing program | $30,000 |
| Children's Center of the Cumberlands | Support for needy in tn | $25,000 |
| Sister Thea Bhowman Catholic School | Funds for school | $25,000 |
| Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church | Provide food for underprivilegedin louisiana | $20,000 |
| St Mary's Home Little Sisters of the Poor | Medical supplies,utilities and maintenancefor elderly poor in chicago | $10,000 |
| Peter & Paul Community Services | Funds for homeless | $10,000 |
| Morningstart Mission Ministries Inc | Basic necesities for homeless | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Father Edward Tverdk
- Father William Spencerofm
- Father John Doctorofm
- Father Rommel Perez Ofm
- Berni Mayer
- Linda Jamrozy
Questions people ask
Does Honora M Cullinan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Honora M Cullinan Foundation give?
$367,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $27,500.
Who runs Honora M Cullinan Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Father Edward Tverdk (President), Father William Spencerofm (Treasurer), Father John Doctorofm (Secretary) and Father Rommel Perez Ofm (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Honora M Cullinan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, housing and homelessness and food and hunger.