Nancy & Stanley Cieslak Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 81-7002825

Foundation Overview

Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Nancy & Stanley Cieslak Family Foundation has awarded 219 grants totaling $395,500 to organizations in Pennsylvania, Texas and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $4,000, with a median award of $2,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$395,500
Total Assets
$838,259
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
46
Median Grant
$2,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 13%

6 of 46 recipients (13%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Pennsylvania

53% of grants are awarded in Pennsylvania, with additional funding distributed across 9 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Pennsylvania, funding concentrates in Pittsburgh (78%), Carnegie (8%), Bakerstown (6%).

Funding Trajectory
+58%

Strong 58% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (56%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Nancy & Stanley Cieslak Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Alzheimer's Association $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2024
American Cancer Society $2,000 Oklahoma City, OK, US General 2024
American Heart Association $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2024
American Red Cross $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Hurricane 2024 2024
Humane Animal Rescue $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2024
National Alliance On Mental Illness $4,000 Woburn, MA, US General 2024
The Salvation Army $1,500 Carnegie, PA, US General 2024
Matt's Maker Space Inc $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2024
Mayo Clinic $1,000 Rochester, MN, US Research - Jacksonville Fl 2024
Benedictine Sisters Of Pittsburgh $2,000 Bakerstown, PA, US General 2024
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2024
Nassau County Council On Aging $2,000 Fernandina Beach, FL, US Carlton Dunes Donation 2024
Nmdp $2,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Bob Falkenberg's Team 2024
Environmental Defense Fund $2,000 New York, NY, US General 2024
Animal Friends Inc $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2024
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank $1,500 Duquesne, PA, US General 2024
Great Rescue Of Ne Florida $2,000 Jacksonville, FL, US General 2024
Florida Wildlife Federation $1,000 Tallahassee, FL, US General 2024
Nassau Humane Society $3,000 Fernandina Beach, FL, US Carlton Dunes Donation 2024
Barnabas Center Inc $3,000 Fernandina Beach, FL, US Carlton Dunes Donation 2024
Nassau Habitat For Humanity $2,000 Fernandina Beach, FL, US General 2024
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Nassau County $1,000 Fernandina Beach, FL, US Carlton Dunes Donation 2024
Animal Legal Defense Fund $2,000 Cotati, CA, US General 2024
Alzheimer's Association $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2024
American Cancer Society $2,000 Oklahoma City, OK, US General 2024
American Heart Association $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2024
American Red Cross $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Hurricane 2024 2024
Humane Animal Rescue $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2024
National Alliance On Mental Illness $4,000 Woburn, MA, US General 2024
The Salvation Army $1,500 Carnegie, PA, US General 2024
Matt's Maker Space Inc $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2024
Mayo Clinic $1,000 Rochester, MN, US Research - Jacksonville Fl 2024
Benedictine Sisters Of Pittsburgh $2,000 Bakerstown, PA, US General 2024
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2024
Nassau County Council On Aging $2,000 Fernandina Beach, FL, US Carlton Dunes Donation 2024
Nmdp $2,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Bob Falkenberg's Team 2024
Environmental Defense Fund $2,000 New York, NY, US General 2024
Animal Friends Inc $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2024
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank $1,500 Duquesne, PA, US General 2024
Great Rescue Of Ne Florida $2,000 Jacksonville, FL, US General 2024
Florida Wildlife Federation $1,000 Tallahassee, FL, US General 2024
Nassau Humane Society $3,000 Fernandina Beach, FL, US Carlton Dunes Donation 2024
Barnabas Center Inc $3,000 Fernandina Beach, FL, US Carlton Dunes Donation 2024
Nassau Habitat For Humanity $2,000 Fernandina Beach, FL, US General 2024
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Nassau County $1,000 Fernandina Beach, FL, US Carlton Dunes Donation 2024
Animal Legal Defense Fund $2,000 Cotati, CA, US General 2024
Alzheimer's Association $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2023
American Cancer Society $2,000 Oklahoma City, OK, US General 2023
American Heart Association $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2023
American Red Cross $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2023
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank $1,500 Duquesne, PA, US General 2023
Humane Animal Rescue $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2023
Nassau Humane Society $3,000 Fernandina Beach, FL, US Carlton Dunes Donation 2023
National Alliance On Mental Illness $4,000 Boston, MA, US General 2023
The Salvation Army $1,500 Carnegie, PA, US General 2023
Animal Friends $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2023
Matt's Maker Space Inc $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2023
Mayo Clinic $1,000 Rochester, MN, US Research - Jacksonville Fl 2023
White Oak Conservation Foundation $1,000 Yulee, FL, US Conservation & Care Of 2023
Benedictine Sisters Of Pittsburgh $2,000 Bakerstown, PA, US General 2023
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2023
Nassau County Council On Aging $1,500 Fernandina Beach, FL, US Carlton Dunes Donation 2023
Environmental Defense Fund $2,000 New York, NY, US General 2023
Be The Match Foundation $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Bob Falkenberg's Team 2023
Great Rescue Of Ne Florida $1,500 Jacksonville, FL, US General 2023
Florida Wildlife Federation $1,000 Tallahassee, FL, US General 2023
Barnabas Center Inc $3,000 Fernandina Beach, FL, US Carlton Dunes Donation 2023
Nassau Habitat For Humanity $2,000 Fernandina Beach, FL, US General 2023
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Nassau County $1,000 Fernandina Beach, FL, US Carlton Dunes Donation 2023
Alzheimer's Association $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2022
American Cancer Society $2,000 Williamsport, PA, US General 2022
American Heart Association $2,000 Dallas, TX, US General 2022
American Red Cross $2,000 Washington, DC, US General 2022
Greater Pittsburgh Community $1,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2022
Humane Animal Rescue $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2022
Nassau Humane Society $3,000 Fernandina Beach, FL, US Carlton Dunes Donation 2022
National Alliance On Mental Illness $4,000 Boston, MA, US General 2022
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2022
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust $2,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2022
The Salvation Army $1,500 Carnegie, PA, US Holiday Feeding Assistance 2022
Animal Friends $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2022
Matt's Maker Space Inc $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2022
Mayo Clinic $1,000 Rochester, MN, US Research - Jacksonville Fl 2022
White Oak Conservation Foundation $1,000 Yulee, FL, US Conservation & Care Of 2022
Benedictine Sisters Of Pittsburgh $2,000 Bakerstown, PA, US General 2022
Environmental Defense Fund $2,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
Be The Match Foundation $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Team Lifeblood 2022
Great Rescue Of Ne Florida $1,500 Jacksonville, FL, US General 2022
Florida Wildlife Federation $1,000 Tallahassee, FL, US General 2022
Barnabas Center Inc $3,000 Fernandina Beach, FL, US Carlton Dunes Donation 2022
Nassau Habitat For Humanity $1,000 Fernandina Beach, FL, US General 2022
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Nassau County $1,000 Fernandina Beach, FL, US General 2022
Alzheimer's Association $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2022
American Cancer Society $2,000 Williamsport, PA, US General 2022
American Heart Association $2,000 Dallas, TX, US General 2022
American Red Cross $2,000 Washington, DC, US General 2022
Greater Pittsburgh Community $1,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2022
Humane Animal Rescue $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2022
Nassau Humane Society $3,000 Fernandina Beach, FL, US Carlton Dunes Donation 2022
National Alliance On Mental Illness $4,000 Boston, MA, US General 2022
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2022
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust $2,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2022
The Salvation Army $1,500 Carnegie, PA, US Holiday Feeding Assistance 2022
Animal Friends $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2022
Matt's Maker Space Inc $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2022
Mayo Clinic $1,000 Rochester, MN, US Research - Jacksonville Fl 2022
White Oak Conservation Foundation $1,000 Yulee, FL, US Conservation & Care Of 2022
Benedictine Sisters Of Pittsburgh $2,000 Bakerstown, PA, US General 2022
Environmental Defense Fund $2,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
Be The Match Foundation $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Team Lifeblood 2022
Great Rescue Of Ne Florida $1,500 Jacksonville, FL, US General 2022
Florida Wildlife Federation $1,000 Tallahassee, FL, US General 2022
Barnabas Center Inc $3,000 Fernandina Beach, FL, US Carlton Dunes Donation 2022
Nassau Habitat For Humanity $1,000 Fernandina Beach, FL, US General 2022
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Nassau County $1,000 Fernandina Beach, FL, US General 2022
Alzheimer's Association $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2022
American Cancer Society $2,000 Williamsport, PA, US General 2022
American Heart Association $2,000 Dallas, TX, US General 2022
American Red Cross $2,000 Washington, DC, US General 2022
Greater Pittsburgh Community $1,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2022
Humane Animal Rescue $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2022
Nassau Humane Society $3,000 Fernandina Beach, FL, US Carlton Dunes Donation 2022
National Alliance On Mental Illness $4,000 Boston, MA, US General 2022
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2022
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust $2,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2022
The Salvation Army $1,500 Carnegie, PA, US Holiday Feeding Assistance 2022
Animal Friends $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2022
Matt's Maker Space Inc $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2022
Mayo Clinic $1,000 Rochester, MN, US Research - Jacksonville Fl 2022
White Oak Conservation Foundation $1,000 Yulee, FL, US Conservation & Care Of 2022
Benedictine Sisters Of Pittsburgh $2,000 Bakerstown, PA, US General 2022
Environmental Defense Fund $2,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
Be The Match Foundation $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Team Lifeblood 2022
Great Rescue Of Ne Florida $1,500 Jacksonville, FL, US General 2022
Florida Wildlife Federation $1,000 Tallahassee, FL, US General 2022
Barnabas Center Inc $3,000 Fernandina Beach, FL, US Carlton Dunes Donation 2022
Nassau Habitat For Humanity $1,000 Fernandina Beach, FL, US General 2022
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Nassau County $1,000 Fernandina Beach, FL, US General 2022
Alzheimer's Association $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2021
American Cancer Society $2,000 Williamsport, PA, US General 2021
American Heart Association $2,000 Dallas, TX, US General 2021
American Red Cross $2,000 Washington, DC, US General 2021
City Theater $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2021
Greater Pittsburgh Community $1,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2021
Humane Animal Rescue $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2021
Light Of Life Rescue Mission $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2021
Nassau Humane Society $2,000 Fernandina Beach, FL, US Carlton Dunes Donation 2021
National Alliance On Mental Illness $4,000 Boston, MA, US General 2021
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2021
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust $2,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2021
Pittsburgh Public Theater $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2021
Pittsburgh Symphony $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2021
The Salvation Army $1,500 Carnegie, PA, US Holiday Feeding Assistance 2021
Animal Friends $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2021
Matt's Maker Space Inc $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2021
Pine Street Inn $1,500 Boston, MA, US General 2021
Mayo Clinic $1,000 Rochester, MN, US Research - Jacksonville Fl 2021
White Oak Conservation Foundation $1,000 Yulee, FL, US Conservation & Care Of 2021
Benedictine Sisters Of Pittsburgh $1,000 Bakerstown, PA, US General 2021
Environmental Defense Fund $1,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
Be The Match Foundation $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Team Lifeblood 2021
Barnabas Center Inc $2,000 Fernandina Beach, FL, US Carlton Dunes Donation 2021
Alzheimer's Association $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2020
American Cancer Society $1,500 Williamsport, PA, US General 2020
American Heart Association $1,500 Dallas, TX, US General 2020
American Red Cross $1,500 Washington, DC, US General 2020
Humane Animal Rescue $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2020
Nassau Humane Society $2,000 Fernandina Beach, FL, US General 2020
National Alliance On Mental Illness $4,000 Boston, MA, US General 2020
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2020
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust $2,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2020
Pittsburgh Public Theater $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2020
Pittsburgh Symphony $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2020
The Salvation Army $1,500 Carnegie, PA, US Holiday Feeding Assistance 2020
Animal Friends $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2020
Matt's Maker Space Inc $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2020
Pine Street Inn $1,500 Boston, MA, US General 2020
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank $1,500 Duquesne, PA, US General 2020
Focus $1,500 Denver, CO, US Carnegie Mellon University 2020
City Theatre $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Annual Fund/red Door 2020
Light Of Life Rescue Mission $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2020
Environmental Defense Fund $1,000 New York, NY, US General 2020
Be The Match Foundation $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General 2020
White Oak Conservation Foundation $1,000 Yulee, FL, US General 2020
Barnabas Center Inc $2,000 Fernandina Beach, FL, US General 2020
Alzheimer's Association $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2018
American Cancer Society $1,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2018
American Heart Association $1,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2018
American Red Cross $1,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2018
City Theater $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2018
Greater Pittsburgh Community $1,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2018
Humane Animal Rescue $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2018
Light Of Life Rescue Mission $2,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2018
Nassau Humane Society $1,500 Fernandina Beach, FL, US General 2018
National Alliance On Mental Illness $4,000 Boston, MA, US General 2018
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2018
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust $2,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2018
Pittsburgh Public Theater $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2018
Pittsburgh Symphony $500 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2018
The Salvation Army $1,500 Carnegie, PA, US General 2018
Animal Friends $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2018
Matt's Maker Space Inc $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2018
Pine Street Inn $1,500 Boston, MA, US General 2018
Alzheimer's Association $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2017
American Cancer Society $1,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2017
American Heart Association $1,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2017
American Red Cross $1,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2017
Animal Friends $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2017
City Theater $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2017
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank $1,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2017
Humane Animal Rescue $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2017
Light Of Life Rescue Mission $2,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2017
Nassau Humane Society $1,500 Fernandina Beach, FL, US General 2017
National Alliance On Mental Illness $4,000 Boston, MA, US General 2017
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2017
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust $2,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2017
Pittsburgh Public Theater $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2017
Pittsburgh Symphony $500 Pittsburgh, PA, US General 2017
The Salvation Army $1,500 Carbnegie, PA, US General 2017

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Contact Information

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EIN 81-7002825
Website N/A
Address 20 STANWIX ST STE 650 Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4803

Key People (1)

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Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.