Nancy & Stanley Cieslak Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nancy & Stanley Cieslak Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $53,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $5,500. 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$53,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$5,500
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $45,000 the year before.
8% 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 | $42,000 | 23 | $709,289 |
| 2024 | $45,000 | 23 | $838,259 |
| 2025 | $53,000 | 25 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Nancy & Stanley Cieslak 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.
What Nancy & Stanley Cieslak Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 9 | $22,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 10 | $18,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $4,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Symphony | General | $5,500 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | General | $4,000 |
| Nassau Humane Society | Carlton dunes donation | $3,000 |
| Barnabas Center Inc | Carlton dunes donation | $3,000 |
| Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens | General | $2,500 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General | $2,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General | $2,000 |
| American Heart Association | General | $2,000 |
| Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh | General | $2,000 |
| Nassau County Council on Aging | Carlton dunes donation | $2,000 |
| Humane Animal Rescue | General | $2,000 |
| Animal Friends Inc | General | $2,000 |
| NMDP | Bob falkenberg's team | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross | Hurricane 2024 | $2,000 |
| Great Rescue of NE Florida | General | $2,000 |
| Nassau Habitat for Humanity | General | $2,000 |
| National Ovarian Cancer Coalition | General | $2,000 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | General | $2,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General | $1,500 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | General | $1,500 |
| Mayo Clinic | Research - jacksonville fl | $1,000 |
| Florida Wildlife Federation | General | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Nassau County | Carlton dunes donation | $1,000 |
| Matt's Maker Space Inc | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Smithfield Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does Nancy & Stanley Cieslak Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nancy & Stanley Cieslak Family Foundation give?
$53,000 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Nancy & Stanley Cieslak Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Smithfield Trust Company (Trustee).
What does Nancy & Stanley Cieslak Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, animals and environment and conservation.