Private foundation · EIN 45-4027161 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kully Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $502K total, median $27K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$502K
Median grant
$27K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.4M

Grants paid in 2025

13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Trustees of Columbia University in the City of NewNew York, NYDevelopment of cell replacement therapy for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and childhood interstitial lung disease fund$300K
National Public Radio IncBaltimore, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$31K
Crossroads for Kids IncDuxbury, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$27K
Doctors of the World-Usa IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$27K
Medecins Sans Frontieres USA IncHagerstown, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$27K
Minds MatterBoston, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$27K
National Park FoundationWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$27K
Go Project IncNew York, NYCharitable Event$10K
Go Project IncNew York, NYCharitable Event$10K
Whitney Museum of American ArtNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$7,500
Challenged Athletes IncSan Diego, CACharitable Event$5,000
Global Empowerment Mission IncDoral, FLIn support of Global Empowerment Mission (GEM)'s mission and programs$2,500
Trustees of Columbia University in the City of NewNew York, NYCharitable Event$1,000

By state: New York 6 · Maryland 2 · Massachusetts 2 · District of Columbia 1 · California 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Kully Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2012. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Kully Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Kully Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $502K across 13 grants, a median of $27K.

Where does Kully Family Foundation give?

New York (6 grants), Maryland (2 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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