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The Frank L Ciminelli Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Buffalo, New York · EIN 161552205

The Frank L Ciminelli Family Foundation is a private foundation in Buffalo, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $199,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $297,500 the year before.

46% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$297,50011$2.3 million
2024$199,00013$2.1 million

How to apply

The Frank L Ciminelli 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 The Frank L Ciminelli Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

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

StateGrantsAmount
New York9$189,000
Utah4$10,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 13 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Build Promise Inc
Buffalo, NY
General purpose$75,000
Villa Maria College
Buffalo, NY
General purpose$50,000
Catholic Charities of Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
General purpose$25,000
Madonna of the Streets
Rochester, NY
General purpose$25,000
Hilbert College
Hamburg, NY
General purpose$10,000
Mountain Town Music
Park City, UT
General purpose$3,000
Mountain Trails Foundation
Park City, UT
General purpose$3,000
Summit Land Conservancy
Park City, UT
General purpose$3,000
Park City Performances
Park City, UT
General purpose$1,000
Kevin Guest House
Buffalo, NY
General purpose$1,000
The Way Church of God
Buffalo, NY
General purpose$1,000
Bombsquad Academy Center
Buffalo, NY
General purpose$1,000
Alzheimer's Association
Buffalo, NY
General purpose$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Frank L Ciminelli Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Frank L Ciminelli Family Foundation give?

$199,000 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.

Who runs The Frank L Ciminelli Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Paul F Ciminelli (Director), John A Ciminelli (Director), William B Stark Jr (Director) and Susan Ciminelli (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.

What does The Frank L Ciminelli Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.

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