Nancy and Stanley Cieslak Family Foundation

EIN 81-7002825 · PA · NTEE T12

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2K Funds in FL, PA, MA +4
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Nancy and Stanley Cieslak Family Foundation based in PA paid 25 grants totaling $53K to 25 organizations across 7 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $5.5K, with a median of $2K. Its largest recipients included JACKSONVILLE SYMPHONY, NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS, and BARNABAS CENTER INC. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$745,862
Giving (latest yr)
$53,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
25
Median grant
$2K
Recipients
25
States reached
7
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Jacksonville Symphony$5,500
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness$4,000
  • Barnabas Center Inc$3,000
  • Nassau Humane Society$3,000
  • Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens$2,500

Where grants went

  • Florida$22,000 · 9 grants
  • Pennsylvania$18,000 · 10 grants
  • Massachusetts$4,000 · 1 grant
  • Minnesota$3,000 · 2 grants
  • California$2,000 · 1 grant
  • New York$2,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (25)

Jacksonville Symphony
Jacksonville, FL
General
$5,500
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Woburn, MA
General
$4,000
Barnabas Center Inc
Fernandina Beach, FL
Carlton Dunes Donation
$3,000
Nassau Humane Society
Fernandina Beach, FL
Carlton Dunes Donation
$3,000
Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Jacksonville, FL
General
$2,500
Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh
Bakerstown, PA
General
$2,000
Nassau County Council on Aging
Fernandina Beach, FL
Carlton Dunes Donation
$2,000
Humane Animal Rescue
Pittsburgh, PA
General
$2,000
Animal Friends Inc
Pittsburgh, PA
General
$2,000
Nmdp
Minneapolis, MN
Bob Falkenberg's Team
$2,000
American Red Cross
Pittsburgh, PA
Hurricane 2024
$2,000
Great Rescue of NE Florida
Jacksonville, FL
General
$2,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Nancy and Stanley Cieslak Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Nancy and Stanley Cieslak Family Foundation is classified as a Health funder. Hospitals, medical research, disease & disorder programs, and mental health. Its recent grants reached organizations across 7 states.

In its most recent filing, Nancy and Stanley Cieslak Family Foundation reported 25 itemized grants totaling $53K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $5.5K (median $2K).

Recent recipients include JACKSONVILLE SYMPHONY, NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS, BARNABAS CENTER INC, among 25 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Nancy and Stanley Cieslak Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Pennsylvania, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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