Funder directory → California → THE CISMAS FOUNDATION
Private foundation · SARATOGA, CA · EIN 743032016THE 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
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
| 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.