C-sil

EIN 30-0452863 Β· CA Β· NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$20K Funds in NY, CA
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Giving Profile

In 2024, C-sil based in CA paid 5 grants totaling $129K to 5 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $50K, with a median of $20K. Its largest recipients included Cancer Research Institute (EIN 13-1837442), Buddist Tzu Chi Foundation (EIN 94-2952782), and Cornell University (EIN 15-0532082). The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$262,074
Giving (latest yr)
$129,000
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
5
Median grant
$20K
Recipients
5
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Cancer Research Institute (EIN 13-1837442)$50,000
  • Buddist Tzu Chi Foundation (EIN 94-2952782)$48,000
  • Cornell University (EIN 15-0532082)$20,000
  • UCSF Foundation MAC Fund B1871 (EIN 94-2829914)$10,000
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium (EIN 94-2487469)$1,000

Where grants went

  • New York$70,000 Β· 2 grants
  • California$59,000 Β· 3 grants

Grants Paid (5)

Cancer Research Institute (EIN 13-1837442)
New York, NY
Scientific research
$50,000
Buddist Tzu Chi Foundation (EIN 94-2952782)
San Jose, CA
Diaster relief & community aide
$48,000
Cornell University (EIN 15-0532082)
Ithaca, NY
Education & research
$20,000
UCSF Foundation MAC Fund B1871 (EIN 94-2829914)
San Francisco, CA
Education & research
$10,000
Monterey Bay Aquarium (EIN 94-2487469)
Monterey, CA
Education & conservation
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. C-sil does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

C-sil is classified as a Education funder. Schools, universities, scholarships, and educational programs. Its recent grants reached organizations across 2 states.

In its most recent filing, C-sil reported 5 itemized grants totaling $129K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $50K (median $20K).

Recent recipients include Cancer Research Institute (EIN 13-1837442), Buddist Tzu Chi Foundation (EIN 94-2952782), Cornell University (EIN 15-0532082), among 5 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

C-sil is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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