Cismas Foundation

EIN 74-3032016 Β· CA Β· NTEE O20

Typical grant ~$4.3K Funds in CA, NJ, TX
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Cismas Foundation based in CA paid 11 grants totaling $104K to 11 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $150 to $55.5K, with a median of $4.3K. Its largest recipients included Via Transilvanica, Ana Girnita, and Santa Clara University. Its application process is not specified in the filing.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$4,046,609
Giving (latest yr)
$104,003
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
11
Median grant
$4.3K
Recipients
11
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
Unknown

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Via Transilvanica$55,487
  • Ana Girnita$16,139
  • Santa Clara University$12,000
  • Alexia Ioana Mic$5,020
  • Asociatia COOLT$4,977

Where grants went

  • California$36,539 Β· 6 grants
  • New Jersey$5,020 Β· 1 grant
  • Texas$500 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (11)

Via Transilvanica
Extension of Via Transilvanica through Brasov County connecting Saxon villages like Viscri Bran Rsnov and Zarnesti offering diverse landscapes historical sites and unique carved stone markers promoting sustainable tourism and local economies through authentic experiences
$55,487
Ana Girnita
Stanford, CA
Cover the tuition for gifted students that do not have the financial means to pay it.
$16,139
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
Board of Fellows Fundraising
$12,000
Alexia Ioana Mic
South Orange, NJ
Cover the tuition for gifted students that do not have the financial means to pay it.
$5,020
Asociatia COOLT
Organization of cultural and educational events
$4,977
Computer History Museum
Mountain View, CA
Support for Computer History Museum Mission
$4,250
Victor Zana
Livermore, CA
Humanitarian help
$3,000
Asociatia Connections
Romanian Culture and History
$1,480
Holy Cross Monastery
Castro Valley, CA
Religious and Charitable Support
$1,000
Anedot
Dallas, TX
support individuals facing financial hardship
$500
Holy Resurrection Romanian Orthodox
Hayward, CA
Religious and Charitable Support
$150

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Cismas Foundation's 990-PF filing does not specify whether it accepts unsolicited applications. Many private foundations give by invitation only, so confirm before applying.

Cismas Foundation is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services. Its recent grants reached organizations across 3 states.

In its most recent filing, Cismas Foundation reported 11 itemized grants totaling $104K. Individual grants ranged from $150 to $55.5K (median $4.3K).

Recent recipients include Via Transilvanica, Ana Girnita, Santa Clara University, among 11 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

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