Frank L Ciminelli Family Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Frank L Ciminelli Family Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Buffalo, New York, registered in 1998, with $187,282 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
50 Fountain Plz Ste 500, Buffalo, NY, 14202 EIN 16-1552205 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$187K
▲ 37.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$246K
Net assets
$1.7M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Frank L Ciminelli Family Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating85 mo reserves · -31% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Frank L Ciminelli Family Foundation Inc: 85 mo reserves · -31% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Frank L Ciminelli Family Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Frank L Ciminelli Family Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 50 Fountain Plz Ste 500, Buffalo, NY, 14202
- City
- Buffalo
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $96K (FY2013) to $187K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.7M
Operating margin
-31.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $187,282▲37.4% | $246,259▼29.1% | $1,743,181▼3.3% | $1,743,181▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $136,269▼52.6% | $347,486▼0.7% | $1,802,158▼10.5% | $1,802,158▼10.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $287,667▲74.9% | $349,862▲149% | $2,013,375▼3.0% | $2,013,375▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $164,474▼23.1% | $140,341▲15.5% | $2,075,570▲1.2% | $2,075,570▲1.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $213,917▲1667% | $121,491▼46.4% | $2,051,437▲4.7% | $2,051,437▲4.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $12,108▼97.8% | $226,580▼12.8% | $1,959,011▼9.9% | $1,959,011▼9.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $563,086▲366% | $259,885▲7.6% | $2,173,483▲16.2% | $2,173,483▲16.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $120,875▲138% | $241,609▲15.5% | $1,870,282▼6.1% | $1,870,282▼6.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $50,837▼96.0% | $209,115▲174% | $1,991,016▼7.4% | $1,991,016▼7.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $1,255,904▲51.9% | $76,203▼7.6% | $2,149,294▲122% | $2,149,294▲122% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $827,059▲757% | $82,478▼35.0% | $969,593▲331% | $969,593▲331% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $96,490 | $126,878▼4.8% | $225,012▼11.9% | $225,012▼11.9% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $133,224▼2.2% | $255,400▼35.1% | $255,400▼35.1% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $136,168▲34.6% | $393,361▼25.6% | $393,361▼25.6% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $101,128 | $528,579 | $528,579 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Frank L Ciminelli Family Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Frank L Ciminelli Family Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 16-1552205, based in Buffalo, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Frank L Ciminelli Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Frank L Ciminelli Family Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 16-1552205.
- How much revenue does Frank L Ciminelli Family Foundation Inc report?
- Frank L Ciminelli Family Foundation Inc reported $187,282 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Frank L Ciminelli Family Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Frank L Ciminelli Family Foundation Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Frank L Ciminelli Family Foundation Inc (EIN 16-1552205) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.