Michael & Helen Cyker Charitable Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Michael & Helen Cyker Charitable Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Ithaca, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $132,600 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $25,000. 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$132,600
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was up from $124,600 the year before.
4% 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 | $124,600 | 23 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $124,600 | 23 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $132,600 | 24 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Michael & Helen Cyker Charitable Foundation 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 Michael & Helen Cyker Charitable Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 14 | $88,000 |
| New York | 7 | $30,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $6,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,600 |
Grants paid in 2025
Officers and trustees
- Eric Cyker
- Mark Cyker
- Howard Cyker
Questions people ask
Does Michael & Helen Cyker Charitable Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Michael & Helen Cyker Charitable Foundation Trust give?
$132,600 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Michael & Helen Cyker Charitable Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Eric Cyker (Trustee), Mark Cyker (Trustee) and Howard Cyker (Trustee).
What does Michael & Helen Cyker Charitable Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and youth programs.