Private foundation · EIN 20-4411791 · Buffalo, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Louis P Ciminelli Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $698K total, median $10K. 67% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$698K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NY
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2025

9 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mayo ClinicJacksonville, FLUnrestricted$500K
BpoBuffalo, NY2025 season support$125K
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYUnrestricted$20K
Marin Primary & Middle SchoolLarkspur, CAUnrestricted$20K
The Salvation ArmyBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$10K
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Retirement Fund for the ReligiousBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$10K
Burchfield Penney Art CenterBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$5,000
John R Oishei Children's HospitalBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$5,000
Global Coral Reef AllianceCambridge, MAUnrestricted$2,500

By state: Florida 1 · New York 6 · California 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Louis P Ciminelli Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Buffalo, New York, administered in care of Louis P Ciminelli - President, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Louis P Ciminelli Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Louis P Ciminelli Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $698K across 9 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Louis P Ciminelli Family Foundation give?

Florida (1 grants), New York (6 grants), California (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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