Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President/ceo/cio Board President Above 90th percentile | $618k $645k |
Coo/vp Investments Unclassified | $381k $397k |
Cao/controller Unclassified | $265k $276k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 6 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at The Cullen Foundation equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$17.9M
Itemized grants
33
Median grant
$250k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Houston, TX | Baylor College of Medicines Health Sciences Tower | $3M |
| University of Houston System | Houston, TX | Centennial Project: Transforming Houston's Campus - Centennial Plaza Naming | $2.5M |
| Armand Bayou Nature Center | Houston, TX | Upper Armand Bayou Protection Project | $1.5M |
| DePelchin Children's Center | Houston, TX | Toward Transitioning Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Region 6 to Community Based Care | $1M |
| Good Reason Houston Inc | Houston, TX | HISD Supports for External Engagement | $1M |
| Harris Health Strategic Fund | Bellaire, TX | Investing in a Healthier Houston - A Campaign for Harris Health | $1M |
| Houston Habitat for Humanity Inc | Houston, TX | Robins Landing Housing Development: Phase 1B | $1M |
| BridgeYear | Houston, TX | BridgeYear 3-Year Growth and Innovation Fund | $750k |
| EMERGE Fellowship | Houston, TX | Transition EMERGE HISD Program to the EMERGE Non-Profit | $750k |
| Beta Foundation dba Beta Academy | Houston, TX | Joy Campaign Phase II | $500k |
| Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council | Houston, TX | CampHER: Empowering Girls in Nature -- Camp Agnes Arnold Improvements | $500k |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Houston, TX | Houston Charter Seed Fund II - Start-up and Accelerator Grant Funding | $500k |
| My Connect Community | Houston, TX | Connect Community's Textile Lab & Entrepreneurship Center - Capital Campaign | $500k |
| Rebuilding Together Houston | Houston, TX | Hurricane Beryl Disaster Home Repair for Low-Income Families | $500k |
| Teach For America Inc - Houston | Houston, TX | Expanding the Houston Corps as Part of Strategic Plan | $500k |
| ProUnitas Inc | Houston, TX | Building a Shared Student Support Infrastructure for Smaller Charter Schools in Houston | $450k |
| United Way of Greater Houston | Houston, TX | Annual Giving Grant | $250k |
| Alley Theatre | Houston, TX | Annual Giving Grant | $175k |
| Houston Ballet Foundation | Houston, TX | Annual Giving Grant | $175k |
| Houston Grand Opera Association Inc | Houston, TX | Annual Giving Grant | $175k |
| Houston Symphony Society | Houston, TX | Annual Giving Grant | $175k |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Houston, TX | Annual Giving Grant | $150k |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | Annual Giving Grant | $150k |
| Menil Foundation Inc | Houston, TX | Annual Giving Grant | $125k |
| Friends of Pumpkin Park | Houston, TX | Opening the Doors to Children's Dreams - Capital Campaign | $100k |
Up 11%
from 2023
From $558k in 2023 to $618k in 2024.
Estimated with Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($150M - $1B), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about The Cullen Foundation
What does the Board President of The Cullen Foundation earn?
In 2024, the Board President of The Cullen Foundation received $618,167 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at The Cullen Foundation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas, the 2024 pay of the Board President at The Cullen Foundation falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at The Cullen Foundation equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are The Cullen Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, The Cullen Foundation reported $25M in total revenue and $22.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($150M - $1B), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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