Culp Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Culp Family Foundation is a private foundation in McLean, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.7 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$2.7 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$93.6 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.3 million the year before.
15% of its 2025 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 | $1.6 million | 9 | $20.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 18 | $73.2 million |
| 2025 | $2.7 million | 13 | $93.6 million |
How to apply
Culp 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 Culp Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 8 | $2.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $400,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $107,143 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington College Tennis Center | 2025 grant for general operating | $1.0 million |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | 2025 grant for general operating | $500,000 |
| Harvard Business School | 2025 grant for general operating | $400,000 |
| John Hopkins | 2025 grant for general operating | $125,000 |
| The Potomac School | 2025 grant for general operating | $107,143 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | 2025 grant for general operating | $100,000 |
| Kit-Cares Inc | 2025 grant for general operating | $100,000 |
| Wake Forest University | 2025 grant for general operating | $100,000 |
| WASHINGTON COLLEGE 4 FTE's | 2025 grant for general operating | $99,347 |
| Washington College Ge Scholars | 2025 grant for general operating | $90,000 |
| Maret School | 2025 grant for general operating | $50,000 |
| Open Doors | 2025 grant for general operating | $20,000 |
| Kent Attainable Housing Inc | 2025 grant for general operating | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- H Lawrence Culp Jr
- Wendy H Culp
Questions people ask
Does Culp Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Culp Family Foundation give?
$2.7 million in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Culp Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists H Lawrence Culp Jr (President) and Wendy H Culp (Secretary).
What does Culp Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.