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John Ciccone Playhouse Charities in

Preselected recipients only Swedesboro, New Jersey · EIN 851574617

John Ciccone Playhouse Charities in is a private foundation in Swedesboro, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $145,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $45,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $45,685 the year before.

50% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$723,110
2024$45,6853$793,629
2025$145,0006$808,374

How to apply

John Ciccone Playhouse Charities in 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What John Ciccone Playhouse Charities in funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania5$135,000
New Jersey1$10,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Highmark Mann Center
Philadelphia, PA
Donation$45,000
Kimmel Center
Philadelphia, PA
Donation$30,000
Walnut Street Theater
Philadelphia, PA
Donation$25,000
The Grand
Philadelphia, PA
Donation$25,000
Arden Theater
Philadelphia, PA
Donation$10,000
Ritz Theater Company
Haddon Township, NJ
Donation$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does John Ciccone Playhouse Charities in accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does John Ciccone Playhouse Charities in give?

$145,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.

Who runs John Ciccone Playhouse Charities in?

Its 2025 filing lists Phineas Meade (President/Tr), Emilio Ciccone (Vice Preside) and Kristy Meade (Director).

What does John Ciccone Playhouse Charities in fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.

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