Grantmaking public charity · EIN 74-2060976
The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts
Houston, TX
The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts is a public charity that makes grants based in Houston, TX. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $3.91M in grants paid across 43 grants, with $132M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Alley Theatre, Houston Ballet Foundation and Houston Grand Opera Association.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Grantees are required to complete a questionnaire relating to the requested Grant. Grantees are required to enter into an agreement whereby the grantee, among other things, (i) makes certain representations, (ii) covenants to provide certain information including a report on the use of funds, and (iii) agrees to comply with other requirements imposed by CTPA. The grant is not funded unless and until the grantee has satisfied all requirements imposed by CTPA.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts (CTPA) operates for the benefit of performing arts institutions within the State of Texas, primarily with respect to such institutions within the Greater Metropolitan Houston area.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alley Theatre | Houston, TX | Toward general operating support and future campaign. | $1,715,000 |
| Houston Ballet Foundation | Houston, TX | Support for the 2024-2025 season and The Little Mermaid | $400,000 |
| Houston Grand Opera Association | Houston, TX | To support the production of The Sound of Music and HGO-HPB Collaboration on Public Performances | $300,000 |
| Houston Symphony Society | Houston, TX | Toward general operating support and to support Music Directors | $300,000 |
| Stages | Houston, TX | To support the 2024-2025 season and underwrite The Ripple, the Wave that carried me home | $100,000 |
| University of Houston | Houston, TX | Support: "A Midsummer Nights Dream", Opera Discovery Project, New Operas, Live Composers | $80,000 |
| Da Camera Society of Texas | Houston, TX | Support for the 2024-2025 season | $75,000 |
| Da Camera Society of Texas | Houston, TX | Supporting the Rising Jazz concert series; DaCamera at the Eldorado | $50,000 |
| Main Street Theater Houston | Houston, TX | Support for the 2024-2025 season | $50,000 |
| Mercury Chamber Orchestra | Houston, TX | Support for the 2024-2025 season | $50,000 |
| The Hobby Center Foundation | Houston, TX | To support education and accessibility programs including the ExxonMobil Discovery Series | $50,000 |
| Theatre Under The Stars | Houston, TX | Support for the 2024-2025 season | $50,000 |
| Young Audiences of Houston | Houston, TX | To support performances for Houston's underserved youth | $50,000 |
| 4th Wall Theatre Company | Houston, TX | Support for the 2024-2025 season | $40,000 |
| Catastrophic Theatre | Houston, TX | Support for the 2024-2025 season | $40,000 |
| Ensemble Theatre | Houston, TX | Support production of "The Tap Dance Kid" | $40,000 |
| Ishida Dance Company | Houston, TX | Support for the 2024-2025 season | $40,000 |
| HITS Theatre | Houston, TX | Support for the 2024-2025 season | $35,000 |
| Houston Chamber Choir | Houston, TX | To support the position of the Founder and Artistic Director, Robert Simpson | $30,000 |
| Performing Arts Houston | Houston, TX | Support for the 2024-2025 season | $30,000 |
| River Oaks Chamber Orchestra | Houston, TX | Support for the 2024-2025 season | $30,000 |
| Miller Theatre Advisory Board | Houston, TX | Support for the 2024-2025 season | $25,000 |
| Music in Context | Houston, TX | Support for the 2024-2025 season | $25,000 |
| Open Dance Project | Houston, TX | To support the Production of the 10th Anniversary Immersive Access Initiative | $25,000 |
| American Festival for the Arts | Houston, TX | Toward underwriting collaborations | $20,000 |
The 25 largest of 43 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $3,912,000 in grants paid (43 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Alley Theatre (TX), $1.72M, Houston Ballet Foundation (TX), $400K, Houston Grand Opera Association (TX), $300K, Houston Symphony Society (TX), $300K and Stages (TX), $100K.