Honora M Cullinan Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 84-1672598 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$367K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $35,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
57% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franciscan Outreach Association | Chicago, IL | For the indigentin chicagoarea | $60,000 |
| Franciscan Connection | St Louis, MO | Unitility billsfor poor inst. louis | $60,000 |
| General Minister of the Franciscan Order | St Louis, MO | Assist in developing countries | $52,000 |
| St Anthony of Padua Parish | St Louis, MO | Food, rent andutility inst louis mo | $35,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes | Maryland Heights, MO | Homeless sheltersupports familieswith minors | $35,000 |
| Thomas Terry Community Center | East St Louis, IL | Low income housing program | $30,000 |
| Children's Center of the Cumberlands | Oneida, TN | Support for needy in tn | $25,000 |
| Sister Thea Bhowman Catholic School | East Louis, IL | Funds for school | $25,000 |
| Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church | Monroe, LA | Provide food for underprivilegedin louisiana | $20,000 |
| St Mary's Home Little Sisters of the Poor | Chicago, IL | Medical supplies,utilities and maintenancefor elderly poor in chicago | $10,000 |
| Peter & Paul Community Services | St Louis, MO | Funds for homeless | $10,000 |
| Morningstart Mission Ministries Inc | Joliet, IL | Basic necesities for homeless | $5,000 |
| Fransciscans for the World | Chicago, IL | Medical work in papua, new guineahelping orphans in mangoraka, madagascar | $0 |
| Griffin Center | East St Louis, IL | After school programs for needy childrenin east st louis | $0 |
| Franciscan Missions | Waterford, WI | For pakistan flood relief | $0 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Baltimore, MD | For afghanistan relief | $0 |
| Quincy University | Quincy, IL | Education | $0 |
| The Franciscan Missionary Union of the Sacred Heart Province | St Louis, MO | Funds for needy | $0 |
| Custody Saint Benedict of the Amazon | Waterford, WI | Funds for housing | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $367,000 | 19 |
| 2024 | $375,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $322,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631409349101003
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1672598
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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