Kully Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting health-related initiatives, educational programs, and charitable events. Its mission appears to focus on advancing research in pulmonary diseases, particularly pulmonary fibrosis, and promoting lifestyle medicine through grants to medical institutions. Additionally, it supports educational endeavors, including scholarships and programs aimed at increasing student enrollment. The foundation also contributes to human services and sports initiatives, particularly for athletes with disabilities. Overall, it demonstrates a commitment to improving health outcomes and educational opportunities.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
An established research hospital, university research program, or education/cultural nonprofit with existing ties to the foundation or its recurring grantees and capacity to manage six-figure or multi-year gifts.
Good Fit
- • Existing relationship or introduction to the family or one of the foundation's regular grantees (Columbia, MGH, etc.).
- • Project scope aligned with past grants (disease research, lifestyle medicine, scholarships/education, or major fundraising events).
- • Located in or operating programs in New York or Massachusetts where past giving is concentrated.
- • Ability to receive and steward large institutional grants.
Geography
Observed grants span three states (New York, Massachusetts, California) but are heavily concentrated in New York, which received about 74% of 2024 dollars; the footprint is multi-state but regionally focused.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows six distinct independent recipients across health, education, arts and event fundraising, so the portfolio funds multiple types of organizations, but the number of recipients is small and dollars are highly concentrated among a few large institutional grantees.
New Applicants
Based on three years of history, five of six 2024 recipients were returning grantees and only one new recipient appeared in 2024; combined with the foundation's stated 'preselected only' posture and the absence of public contact routes, unfamiliar applicants appear unlikely to break into the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
