Funder directory California THE CISMAS FOUNDATION

Private foundation · SARATOGA, CA · EIN 743032016

THE CISMAS FOUNDATION

✓ Accepts unsolicited applications

Typical grant

$500–$16,139

median $4,250

Giving (latest FY)

$104,003

11 grants · FY2025

Assets

$5,495,049

gives in CA, TX, NJ

Arts & culture · 100%
How to apply — from their own filing

Application form & 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.

Contact: Sorin Cismas · 14696 Via de Marcos, Saratoga, CA, 95070 · 4088670203

Recent grants (from FY2025 filing)
Grantee Purpose Amount
Via Transilvanica Extension of Via Transilvanica through Brasov County connecting Saxon villages like Viscri Bran Rsnov and Zarn $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
Holy Resurrection Romanian Orthodox · Hayward, CA Religious and Charitable Support $150

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.