Saints George and Cyril Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Saints George and Cyril Foundation is a private foundation in Huntington Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $311,500 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $155,000. 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$311,500
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$155,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2025 was up from $271,000 the year before.
58% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $231,330 | 11 | $0 |
| 2024 | $271,000 | 6 | $0 |
| 2025 | $311,500 | 13 | $0 |
How to apply
Saints George and Cyril 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 Saints George and Cyril Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 1 | $155,000 |
| California | 11 | $131,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary Coptic Church Las Vegas | Charitable contribution | $155,000 |
| Archangel Michael Church | Charitable contribution | $31,000 |
| Coptic Orthodix Christian Center | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Cafa | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Diocese of Los Angeles | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| St Verena the Three Holy Youths | Charitable contribution | $19,000 |
| St Verena Charity | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| St John Coptic Church | Charitable contribution | $7,000 |
| Acts | Charitable contribution | $6,000 |
| Coptic Education Foundation | Charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Holy Transfiguration Church | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Individual | Charitable contributions | $1,000 |
| St Marina Church | Charitable contribution | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ezzat Seif
- Mary Anne Messiha
- Sarah Seif
Questions people ask
Does Saints George and Cyril Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Saints George and Cyril Foundation give?
$311,500 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Saints George and Cyril Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ezzat Seif (President & CEO), Mary Anne Messiha (Treasurer) and Sarah Seif (Secretary).
What does Saints George and Cyril Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.