Michael V & Ann C Ciresi Foundation
The Michael V & Ann C Ciresi Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Established in 2000, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking in support of charitable, scientific, literary, and educational activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$700K
-17.7% YoY
Grant Count
6
-40.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$117K
+37.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily promotes charitable, scientific, literary, and educational activities. Its funding priorities include:
- Education
- Human Services
- Religious organizations
- Civil services
- Medical and health initiatives
- Cultural and arts programs
- Environmental education
Grantmaking
The foundation also made additional grants to other organizations in education, religious, and human services sectors.
Grant Range
$5,000–$515,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Minnesota and Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $2,771,345
- Total Revenue: $732,904
- Total Expenses: $862,774
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $3.3 million
- Distributions: $700,000
- Contributions: $975,000
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Michael V Ciresi – Board of Directors
- Ann C Ciresi – Board of Directors
- Steve A Brand – Board of Directors
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL V CIRESI | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | — | — |
| ANN C CIRESI | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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