Louis P Ciminelli Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBuffalo, New York · EIN 20-4411791 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$698K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$17.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
33% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Bpo | Buffalo, NY | 2025 season support | $125,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Marin Primary & Middle School | Larkspur, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Retirement Fund for the Religious | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Burchfield Penney Art Center | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| John R Oishei Children's Hospital | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Global Coral Reef Alliance | Cambridge, MA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $697,500 | 9 |
| 2024 | $1,350,350 | 13 |
| 2023 | $279,126 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349101382
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4411791
- Profile updated Nov 10, 2026
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