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John V Cioffi Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Cranford, New Jersey · EIN 237650708

John V Cioffi Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cranford, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $115,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $80,000. 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 $57,000 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$115,0006$1.1 million
2024$57,0005$1.2 million
2025$115,0003$1.2 million

How to apply

John V Cioffi 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What John V Cioffi Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.

StateGrantsAmount
Florida1$80,000
California1$25,000
New York1$10,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
African Mission Healthcare
Deland, FL
Health care & training$80,000
Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust
San Diego, CA
Animal shelter and rescue$25,000
Columbus Citizens Foundation
New York, NY
Preserve italian american heritage$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does John V Cioffi Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does John V Cioffi Family Foundation give?

$115,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.

Who runs John V Cioffi Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists John V Cioffi (President).

What does John V Cioffi Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and international.

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