Arthur & Carlyse Ciocca Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Arthur & Carlyse Ciocca Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $690,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $57,500 and the largest $275,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$690,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$57,500
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$6.4 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $515,500 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $350,000 | 5 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $515,500 | 7 | $6.1 million |
| 2025 | $690,000 | 6 | $6.4 million |
How to apply
Arthur & Carlyse Ciocca Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Arthur & Carlyse Ciocca Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $615,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Outward Bound | In support of general operations | $275,000 |
| Basic Fund | In support of general operations | $250,000 |
| De Marillac Academy | In support of general operations | $65,000 |
| The Catholic University of America | In support of general operations | $50,000 |
| The Olympic Club Foundation | In support of general operations | $25,000 |
| Rice University | In support of general operations | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carlyse Ciocca
- R James Fisher
Questions people ask
Does Arthur & Carlyse Ciocca Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Arthur & Carlyse Ciocca Charitable Foundation give?
$690,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $57,500.
Who runs Arthur & Carlyse Ciocca Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carlyse Ciocca (President) and R James Fisher (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Arthur & Carlyse Ciocca Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.