Cinelli Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLawrence, Kansas · EIN 87-3895218 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.7M
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$11,000
Total assets$257.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $11,000 and $80,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
68% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas Endowment Asso | Kansas City, KS | Capital contribution to the good man | $1,000,000 |
| University of Kansas Endowment Asso | Lawrence, KS | Seed funding for three school distri | $250,000 |
| The Johns Hopkins University - Dr | Baltimore, MD | Department of neurosurgery to use fo | $104,000 |
| Curators of the University of Misso | Columbia, MO | Project class collaborative learning | $100,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | To purchase equipment to research a | $80,000 |
| Khan Academy | Mountain View, CA | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Chemo Buddies | Evansville, IN | General operating support | $22,000 |
| Bishop Miege | Roeland Park, KS | Funding for sensory room to help kid | $11,000 |
| Babyjays Legacy of Hope Fund | Lawrence, KS | General operating support | $11,000 |
| Stand for the Silent Inc | Perkins, OK | General operating support | $11,000 |
| The Hope Center | Kansas City, MO | Life transformation and leadership d | $11,000 |
| Touch Inc | Evansville, IN | Funding to support individuals going | $11,000 |
| Prevent Cancer Foundation | Alexandria, VA | General operating support | $11,000 |
| Stomp Out Bullying | New York, NY | Anti-Bullying | cyber bullying, mino | $11,000 |
| Youth First | Evansville, IN | Support to fund social workers in ev | $11,000 |
| Lmh Health Foundation | Lawrence, KS | Funding to support individuals going | $11,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas Endowment Asso | Kansas City, KS | Capital contribution to good manufac | $3,000,000 |
| The Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | Dept of neurosurgery for prevention | $110,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,705,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $562,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349101453
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3895218
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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