Private foundation · EIN 88-3887345 · Pacific Plsds, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Formanek Cianciolo 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: 4 grants paid, $236K total, median $51K. 75% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$236K
Median grant
$51K
Stays in CA
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CAThornton school of music scholarships$125K
The Archer School for Girls IncLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$69K
St Matthew's Parish SchoolPacific Palisades, CAGeneral support$32K
Full Spectrum Features NfpChicago, ILGeneral support$10K

By state: California 3 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Formanek Cianciolo Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pacific Plsds, California, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Formanek Cianciolo 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 Formanek Cianciolo Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $236K across 4 grants, a median of $51K.

Where does Formanek Cianciolo Family Foundation give?

California (3 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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