Louis P Ciminelli Family Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Louis P Ciminelli Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Buffalo, New York, registered in 2007, with $1,717,874 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
2421 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14214 EIN 20-4411791 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.7M
▲ 223.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.4M
Net assets
$10.8M
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.
C+
—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 Louis P Ciminelli Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating91 mo reserves · +16% 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 Louis P Ciminelli Family Foundation: 91 mo reserves · +16% margin earns a B+ 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 Louis P Ciminelli Family Foundation— 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 Louis P Ciminelli Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2421 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14214
- City
- Buffalo
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.8M (FY2013) to $1.7M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $10.8M
Operating margin
16.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$10.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$10.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,717,874▲223% | $1,435,226▲302% | $10,840,188▲2.8% | $10,840,188▲2.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $531,031▲26.0% | $356,690▲7.6% | $10,546,192▲1.8% | $10,546,192▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $421,553▼63.1% | $331,629▼47.5% | $10,360,503▲1.0% | $10,360,503▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,141,453▲49.7% | $631,958▼40.9% | $10,259,231▲5.3% | $10,259,231▲5.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $762,725▲43.3% | $1,069,300▲52.5% | $9,738,388▼2.9% | $9,738,388▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $532,249▼43.0% | $701,216▼41.5% | $10,033,615▲0.6% | $10,033,615▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $933,904▲94.1% | $1,199,447▲35.1% | $9,972,162▼2.1% | $9,972,162▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $481,196▲63.8% | $887,645▼27.0% | $10,185,004▼3.5% | $10,185,004▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $293,842▼67.1% | $1,215,445▲23.9% | $10,558,944▼7.8% | $10,558,944▼7.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $892,058▼49.8% | $981,238▼3.4% | $11,451,383▼0.5% | $11,451,383▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $1,777,883 | $1,015,257▲1.5% | $11,512,116▲7.4% | $11,512,116▲7.4% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $1,000,010▲34.7% | $10,715,820▲14.5% | $10,715,820▲14.5% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $742,219▲352% | $9,358,229▲19.5% | $9,358,229▲19.5% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $164,318 | $7,830,391 | $7,830,391 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Louis P Ciminelli Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Louis P Ciminelli Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-4411791, based in Buffalo, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Louis P Ciminelli Family Foundation's EIN?
- Louis P Ciminelli Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-4411791.
- How much revenue does Louis P Ciminelli Family Foundation report?
- Louis P Ciminelli Family Foundation reported $1,717,874 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Louis P Ciminelli Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Louis P Ciminelli Family Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Louis P Ciminelli Family Foundation (EIN 20-4411791) 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.