Private foundation · EIN 27-3411484 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $380K total, median $18K. 42% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$380K
Median grant
$18K
Stays in CA
42%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$19M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Excelencia in Education IncWashington, DCSeal of Excelencia Program$100K
George Washington UniversityWashington, DCCisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute$50K
Hispanic Scholarship FundEl Segundo, CAFrank Terrazas Scholarship Endowment Fund$50K
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CACharitable Event$50K
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CAWashington D.C. Maymester Program$35K
George Washington UniversityWashington, DCBuff & Blue Fund, Men's Basketball Allocation$20K
Altamed Health Services CorpCommerce, CA2024 Nurse Apprentice Program$15K
Be a Leader FoundationPhoenix, AZGeneral & Unrestricted$15K
Excelencia in Education IncWashington, DCCharitable Event$15K
George Washington UniversityWashington, DCRestoration of the statue of George Washington in University Yard$10K
Landon School CorporationBethesda, MDLandon Fund$10K
Telacu Education FoundationLos Angeles, CACharitable Event$10K

By state: District of Columbia 5 · California 5 · Arizona 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2010. 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 Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $380K across 12 grants, a median of $18K.

Where does Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation give?

District of Columbia (5 grants), California (5 grants), Arizona (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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