Julia M Cullen Foundation
Historical FunderBuffalo, New York · EIN 16-1595352 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ANNE SULLIVAN POLINO |
|---|---|
| Address | 103 LARCHMONT ROAD, BUFFALO NY 14214 |
| Phone | 7168601937 |
| Form and materials | LETTER DESCRIBING PURPOSE OF GRANT |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS EDUCATION |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canisius High School | Buffalo, NY | Scholarship | $20,300 |
| Mt Mercy Academy | Buffalo, NY | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Bison Childrens Scholarship Fund | Buffalo, NY | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Our Lady of Victory School | Lackawanna, NY | General contribution | $8,000 |
| St Joseph University Parish School | Buffalo, NY | Educational purposes | $8,000 |
| Harvest House | Buffalo, NY | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Mcqauid Jesuit | Rochester, NY | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| St Joseph University Parish - Ub Campus Ministry | Buffalo, NY | Campus ministry | $3,500 |
| Bcat | Buffalo, NY | Request for donation/education | $2,500 |
| St Benedict's | Amherst, NY | Request for donation/education | $2,500 |
| Summit | Getzville, NY | Request for donation/education | $1,750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $91,550 | 11 |
| 2024 | $81,250 | 9 |
| 2023 | $80,600 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611329349103011
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-1595352
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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