The Cismas Foundation
Historical FunderSaratoga, California · EIN 74-3032016 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $12,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Sorin Cismas |
|---|---|
| Address | 14696 Via de Marcos, Saratoga CA 95070 |
| Phone | 4088670203 |
| sorin@cismas.org | |
| Form and materials | Applications are in the form of a written letter and should be submitted by email text w or w o PDF or JPEG attachments with a concise description of the cause and reason a contribution is requested. |
| Deadlines | N A |
| Restrictions | Awards range from a few hundred to tens of thousands of dollars. There are no geographical limitations although USA and Romania are preferred. Awards are made consistent with The Cismas Foundation Mission for charitable cultural scientific and educational purposes. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Via Transilvanica | Comuna Tiha Bargaului, RO | Extension of Via Transilvanica through Brasov County connecting Saxon villages like Viscri Bran Rsnov and Zarnesti offering diverse… | $55,487 |
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA | Board of Fellows Fundraising | $12,000 |
| Asociatia COOLT | Voluntari, RO | Organization of cultural and educational events | $4,977 |
| Computer History Museum | Mountain View, CA | Support for Computer History Museum Mission | $4,250 |
| Asociatia Connections | Bucuresti, RO | Romanian Culture and History | $1,480 |
| Holy Cross Monastery | Castro Valley, CA | Religious and Charitable Support | $1,000 |
| Holy Resurrection Romanian Orthodox | Hayward, CA | Religious and Charitable Support | $150 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($24,659). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $104,003 | 11 |
| 2024 | $75,371 | 6 |
| 2023 | $60,354 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jan 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630299349100318
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-3032016
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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