Ferdinand & Sarah Cinelli Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Ferdinand & Sarah Cinelli Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Yarmouth, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $782,000 and the largest $782,000. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$782,000
- Largest grant$782,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $77,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $70,000 | 2 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $77,000 | 2 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 2 | $0 |
How to apply
Ferdinand & Sarah Cinelli Charitable Trust 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 Ferdinand & Sarah Cinelli Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 2 | $1.6 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Etruscan Foundation | Research of etruscan civilization | $782,000 |
| Spannocchia Foundation | Research of etruscan civilization | $782,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Cinelli
Questions people ask
Does Ferdinand & Sarah Cinelli Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ferdinand & Sarah Cinelli Charitable Trust give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $782,000.
Who runs Ferdinand & Sarah Cinelli Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter Cinelli (Trustee).
What does Ferdinand & Sarah Cinelli Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research.