Cinelli Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cinelli Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lawrence, Kansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $11,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.7 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$11,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$257 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2024 was up from $562,000 the year before.
73% of its 2024 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 | $562,000 | 15 | $30.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 16 | $257 million |
How to apply
Cinelli Family 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Cinelli Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 5 | $1.3 million |
| Missouri | 2 | $111,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $104,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $80,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Indiana | 3 | $44,000 |
| New York | 1 | $11,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $11,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $11,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas Endowment Asso | Capital contribution to the good man | $1.0 million |
| University of Kansas Endowment Asso | Seed funding for three school distri | $250,000 |
| The Johns Hopkins University - Dr | Department of neurosurgery to use fo | $104,000 |
| Curators of the University of Misso | Project class collaborative learning | $100,000 |
| Duke University | To purchase equipment to research a | $80,000 |
| Khan Academy | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Chemo Buddies | General operating support | $22,000 |
| Bishop Miege | Funding for sensory room to help kid | $11,000 |
| Babyjays Legacy of Hope Fund | General operating support | $11,000 |
| Stand for the Silent Inc | General operating support | $11,000 |
| The Hope Center | Life transformation and leadership d | $11,000 |
| Touch Inc | Funding to support individuals going | $11,000 |
| Prevent Cancer Foundation | General operating support | $11,000 |
| Stomp Out Bullying | Anti-bullying | cyber bullying, mino | $11,000 |
| Youth First | Support to fund social workers in ev | $11,000 |
| LMH Health Foundation | Funding to support individuals going | $11,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Janet Cinelli
- Eric Ryan
- Albert Cinelli Jr
- John Cinelli
- Lauren King
Questions people ask
Does Cinelli Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cinelli Family Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $11,000.
Who runs Cinelli Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Janet Cinelli (President &), Eric Ryan (Sec, Treas &), Albert Cinelli Jr (Director) and John Cinelli (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Cinelli Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.