Kulas Foundation
Accepts applications
Kulas Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 47 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $325,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.9 million
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$325,000
- Assets$46.4 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
21% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 49 | $44.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 47 | $46.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | President of Kulas Foundation 1660 West 2nd St Suite 800, Cleveland, OH 44113-1461 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (216) 623-4770 |
| What to submit | Applicants must submit copies of grant application, copies of tax-exempt certificates & letters from the treasury dept certifying that the applicant is a publicly supported tax exempt organization, not a private foundation. |
| Deadlines | Trustees meet, usually quarterly, to consider grant applications. |
| Restrictions | Kulas foundation confines its grants primarily to music therapy, community, education, arts and culture and social service institutions in the greater cleveland area. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Kulas Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 47 | $1.9 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Institute of Music | Programmatic support | $325,000 |
| The Musical Arts Association | Programmatic support | $235,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Programmatic support | $154,500 |
| Playhouse Square Foundation | Programmatic support | $150,000 |
| University Hospitals Health System | Programmatic support | $102,500 |
| University of Akron Foundation | Programmatic support | $84,000 |
| Kent State University Foundation | Programmatic support | $79,500 |
| Great Lakes Theater Festival | Programmatic support | $60,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Programmatic support | $57,000 |
| Cleveland State University Foundation | Programmatic support | $52,500 |
| Baldwin Wallace University | Programmatic support | $49,500 |
| Cleveland Ballet | Programmatic support | $45,000 |
| Apollo's Fire Cleveland Baroque Orchestra | Programmatic support | $40,000 |
| Roots of American Music | Programmatic support | $35,000 |
| The City Club of Cleveland | Programmatic support | $35,000 |
| Cleveland Play House | Programmatic support | $30,000 |
| Karamu House | Programmatic support | $30,000 |
| Rock and Roll Hall of Fame | Programmatic support | $30,000 |
| Cleveland International Film Festival | Programmatic support | $25,000 |
| First Church of Christ Scientist RR | Programmatic support | $25,000 |
| Friends of Breakthrough Schools | Programmatic support | $25,000 |
| Julie Billiart School | Programmatic support | $25,000 |
| Piano International Assn No Ohio | Programmatic support | $25,000 |
| Bluewater Chamber Orchestra | Programmatic support | $20,000 |
| Cleveland Pops Orchestra | Programmatic support | $20,000 |
| Cleveland Modern Dance Association | Programmatic support | $15,000 |
| Cleveland School of Arts BD of Trustees | Programmatic support | $15,000 |
| Near West Theatre | Programmatic support | $15,000 |
| Chamberfest Cleveland | Programmatic support | $12,000 |
| Cleveland Council on World Affairs | Programmatic support | $10,000 |
| Contemporary Youth Orchestra | Programmatic support | $10,000 |
| Greater Akron Musical Association | Programmatic support | $10,000 |
| Philanthropy Ohio | Programmatic support | $10,000 |
| Professional Flair Inc | Programmatic support | $10,000 |
| University Circle Incorporated | Programmatic support | $10,000 |
| Center for Arts-Inspired Learning | Programmatic support | $7,500 |
| Cleveland Leadership Center | Programmatic support | $7,500 |
| Lawrence School | Programmatic support | $7,500 |
| Business Volunteers Unlimited | Programmatic support | $5,000 |
| Edwin's Leadership & Restaurant Institute | Programmatic support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard W Pogue
- Nancy W McCann LLC
- Christopher M Kelly
- Heather Lennox
- John M Saada Jr
- Lou Grasso
Questions people ask
Does Kulas Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Trustees meet, usually quarterly, to consider grant applications.
How much does Kulas Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Kulas Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard W Pogue (Chairman of the Board, Trustee), Nancy W McCann LLC (President/Treasurer/Trustee), Christopher M Kelly (Vice President/Trustee) and Heather Lennox (Vice President/Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Kulas Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and international.