The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 27-3411484 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$380K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$20.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excelencia in Education Inc | Washington, DC | Seal of Excelencia Program | $100,000 |
| George Washington University | Washington, DC | Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute | $50,000 |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund | El Segundo, CA | Frank Terrazas Scholarship Endowment Fund | $50,000 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Event | $50,000 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Washington D.C. Maymester Program | $35,000 |
| George Washington University | Washington, DC | Buff & Blue Fund, Men's Basketball Allocation | $20,000 |
| Altamed Health Services Corp | Commerce, CA | 2024 Nurse Apprentice Program | $15,000 |
| Be a Leader Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Excelencia in Education Inc | Washington, DC | Charitable Event | $15,000 |
| George Washington University | Washington, DC | Restoration of the statue of George Washington in University Yard | $10,000 |
| Landon School Corporation | Bethesda, MD | Landon Fund | $10,000 |
| Telacu Education Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $380,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $190,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349102428
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-3411484
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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