Cullen Foundation
A Houston philanthropy since 1947, sustaining the city's leading institutions in education, health, arts, and public service in the enduring name of Hugh Roy and Lillie Cullen.
Financial profile
Cullen Foundation · EIN 76-0647361 · 501(c)(3)
| Fiscal year | Total revenue | Contributions | Program services | Total expenses | Net assets | Year end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2022 | $18,825,483 | $21,727,506 | $279,962,235 | Dec 2022 | ||
| FY2021 | $27,571,613 | $22,713,119 | $282,864,258 | Dec 2021 | ||
| FY2020 | $19,628,625 | $18,127,577 | $278,005,764 | Dec 2020 | ||
| FY2019 | $27,024,449 | $18,588,588 | $276,504,716 | Dec 2019 | ||
| FY2015 | $25,305,322 | $15,427,871 | $238,441,548 | Dec 2015 | ||
| FY2014 | $28,146,120 | $14,954,314 | $228,564,097 | Dec 2014 |
Figures exactly as reported. A blank cell was blank on the form. The fiscal year links to the filing.
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BF
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AF
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IF
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SMTF
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SF
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Who backs CF
No public supporter list found as of September 2026.
The outside view
A Houston philanthropy since 1947, sustaining the city's leading institutions in education, health, arts, and public service in the enduring name of Hugh Roy and Lillie Cullen.
- Authority
- Preserve
- Outward
- Operational
Their shape
The Legacy
Faithful to what was handed down.
The Legacy is devoted to continuity, carrying a tradition and an identity across generations. Its gift is stability and deep institutional memory, its challenge is making room for change.
Also reads toward The Citadel and The Village.
Strengths
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