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John Cifrino Trust

Preselected recipients only Dallas, Texas · EIN 046010055

John Cifrino Trust is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $132,581 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $33,146 and the largest $66,289. 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 up from $125,758 the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$127,8923$3.6 million
2024$125,7583$3.8 million
2025$132,5813$3.9 million

How to apply

John Cifrino 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What John Cifrino Trust funds

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Suore Salesiane Dei Sacri Cuori Asilo G Cifrino Madre GeneraleUnrestricted general$66,289
Commune Di Giffoni Sei CasaliUnrestricted general$33,146
Prov Salernitano-Lucana Ofm Convento Santonio Di PrepezzanoUnrestricted general$33,146

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does John Cifrino Trust accept grant applications?

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

How much does John Cifrino Trust give?

$132,581 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $33,146.

Who runs John Cifrino Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee).

What does John Cifrino Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly international.

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