John Cifrino Trust
John Cifrino Trust is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $133K. Net investment income was $65K.
John Cifrino Trust at a glance
In short: John Cifrino Trust gave $133K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $44K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $132,581
- +5.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $44,194
- +5.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $33,146
- Total assets
- $1,709,204
- -4.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who John Cifrino Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Suore Salesiane DEI Sacri Cuori ($66K). Together the top 3 received $133K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 16 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How John Cifrino Trust gives
- Giving fell 31% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $126K (2024) to $193K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $133K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Suore Salesiane DEI Sacri Cuori | Unrestricted General | $66,289 |
| Commune Di Giffoni SEI Casali | Unrestricted General | $33,146 |
| Prov Salernitano-Lucana OFM | Unrestricted General | $33,146 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,709,204 | $93,164 | $180,319 | $132,581 | 3 | $151,843 | $64,745 | $188,153 |
| 2024 | $1,796,630 | $113,524 | $175,621 | $125,758 | 3 | $144,548 | $85,271 | $183,335 |
| 2023 | $1,858,821 | $192,151 | $171,103 | $127,892 | 3 | $145,308 | $166,590 | $164,610 |
| 2022 | $1,837,483 | $157,555 | $241,439 | $192,529 | 3 | $210,639 | $130,341 | $170,357 |
| 2021 | $1,922,962 | $261,461 | $194,476 | $144,676 | 4 | $163,782 | $233,664 | $186,333 |
| 2020 | $1,855,602 | $187,026 | $205,102 | $160,671 | 3 | — | $162,628 | $157,806 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John Cifrino Trust reported a distributable amount of $188K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John Cifrino Trust's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$45K (2021) → $46K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $46K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John Cifrino Trust
How much does John Cifrino Trust give each year?
John Cifrino Trust gave $133K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $126K across 3 grants.
What is John Cifrino Trust's typical grant size?
John Cifrino Trust's median grant in 2025 was $33,146, and its average grant was $44,194, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does John Cifrino Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John Cifrino Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is John Cifrino Trust?
John Cifrino Trust reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $152K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $188K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does John Cifrino Trust operate?
John Cifrino Trust has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is John Cifrino Trust's EIN?
John Cifrino Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6010055. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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