Ciervo Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ciervo Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $298,325 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $85,000. 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$298,325
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$85,000
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2025 was up from $190,069 the year before.
73% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $236,000 | 21 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $190,069 | 21 | $6.2 million |
| 2025 | $298,325 | 33 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
Ciervo 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.
What Ciervo Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 26 | $249,825 |
| New York | 2 | $14,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $13,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $6,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Cod Foundation | General support | $85,000 |
| The Family Pantry of Cape Cod | General support | $26,500 |
| Cape Cod Community College Educational Fund | General support | $16,500 |
| Family Table Collaborative | General support | $15,000 |
| The Brigid Alliance | General support | $13,000 |
| Community Action Committee of Cape Cod & Islands | General support | $13,000 |
| Centerville Civic Association | General support | $12,500 |
| Centerville Public Library Association | General support | $10,500 |
| Tommy's Place Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Cape Head Injured Persons & Education Group | General support | $10,000 |
| Cape Kid Meals | General support | $10,000 |
| Elder Services of Cape Cod & the Islands | General support | $7,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General support | $6,500 |
| Cape Abilities | General support | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod and the Islan | General support | $5,000 |
| Cape and Islands United Way | General support | $5,000 |
| The Columbus Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| The Ellis School | General support | $5,000 |
| Health Imperatives | General support | $5,000 |
| Centerville Historical Museum | General support | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross of Southeastern Ma | General support | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Family Support Center Network | General support | $5,000 |
| Children's Museum of Pittsburgh | General support | $5,000 |
| John F Kennedy Hyannis Museum | General support | $2,500 |
| Cape Cod Baseball League | General support | $2,500 |
| Mspca - Angell | General support | $1,600 |
| Cordial Eye Gallery and Artist Space | General support | $1,000 |
| Cotuit Center for the Arts | General support | $1,000 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Robert F Kennedy Center for Justice & Human Right | General support | $1,000 |
| Strawberry Lane Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Cape Cod Culinary Incubator | General support | $1,000 |
| Philanthropy Partners of the Cape and Islands | General support | $225 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenton J McElhattan
- Lesley McElhattan
- Larry S Blair
Questions people ask
Does Ciervo Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ciervo Foundation give?
$298,325 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ciervo Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kenton J McElhattan (Director/Chairman/President), Lesley McElhattan (Director/Secretary/Treasurer) and Larry S Blair (Director/Vice President).
What does Ciervo Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and youth programs.