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The Nelson D Civello Foundation

Preselected recipients only Williamsville, New York · EIN 542119141

The Nelson D Civello Foundation is a private foundation in Williamsville, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $4,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $4,000. 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 down from $10,000 the year before.

100% 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$28,0004$22,376
2024$10,0001$11,432
2025$4,0001$9,146

How to apply

The Nelson D Civello 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 Nelson D Civello Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York1$4,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Nichols School
Buffalo, NY
Educational$4,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Nelson D Civello Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Nelson D Civello Foundation give?

$4,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $4,000.

Who runs The Nelson D Civello Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Patricia Civello (Trustee).

What does The Nelson D Civello Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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