Michael V & Ann C Ciresi Foundation
The Michael V & Ann C Ciresi Foundation is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its 2024 filing states that it primarily promotes charitable, scientific, literary, and educational activities.
Michael V & Ann C Ciresi Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael V & Ann C Ciresi Foundation gave $700K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $117K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $700,000
- -17.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $116,667
- +37.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $62,500
- Total assets
- $3,178,407
- +14.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Michael V & Ann C Ciresi Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 222 - 2Nd Street Se Apt 1601, Minneapolis, MN 55414-5182
Phone: (612) 508-9037
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michael V & Ann C Ciresi Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Thomas Academy ($275K). Together the top 6 received $700K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 72 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Michael V & Ann C Ciresi Foundation gives
- Giving fell 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 424% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $457K (2022) to $932K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $700K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Academy Mendota Heights, MN | Educational | $275,000 |
| University of St Thomas St. Paul, MN | Educational | $270,000 |
| The Basilica of Saint Mary Minneapolis, MN | Religious | $100,000 |
| Abbott Northwestern Hosp Fdn Minneapolis, MN | Medical | $25,000 |
| Northside Achievement Zone Minneapolis, MN | Educational | $25,000 |
| Fund for Legal Aid Minneapolis, MN | LEGAL | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,178,407 | $1,111,362 | $704,300 | $700,000 | 6 | $700,000 | $151,778 | $165,101 |
| 2023 | $2,771,345 | $732,904 | $862,774 | $851,000 | 10 | $851,000 | $125,384 | $146,465 |
| 2022 | $2,901,215 | $1,012,387 | $463,524 | $457,000 | 13 | $457,000 | $705,213 | $157,013 |
| 2021 | $2,352,352 | $659,797 | $936,164 | $932,000 | 27 | $932,000 | $344,408 | $163,939 |
| 2020 | $2,628,719 | $382,298 | $495,333 | $484,250 | 16 | — | $110,995 | $144,790 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael V & Ann C Ciresi Foundation reported a distributable amount of $165K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it primarily promotes charitable, scientific, literary, and educational activities. Its 2024 grants included educational grants to St Thomas Academy, the University of St Thomas, and Northside Achievement Zone; a religious grant to the Basilica of Saint Mary; a medical grant to Abbott Northwestern Hospital Foundation; and a legal grant to the Fund for Legal Aid.
The University of St Thomas describes its mission as educating students, inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition, to become morally responsible leaders who advance the common good. Northside Achievement Zone says its mission is to end multigenerational poverty in North Minneapolis by supporting low-income children of color to graduate high school and succeed in college, career, and life. The Fund for Legal Aid says its primary purpose is to raise funds for Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported six grants totaling $700,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $275,000, with a median of $62,500. The largest grants were $275,000 to St Thomas Academy and $270,000 to the University of St Thomas, both for educational purposes. Other grants included $100,000 to the Basilica of Saint Mary for religious purposes, $25,000 to Abbott Northwestern Hospital Foundation for medical purposes, $25,000 to Northside Achievement Zone for educational purposes, and $5,000 to the Fund for Legal Aid for legal purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael V Ciresi and Ann C Ciresi as members of the board of directors.
Michael V & Ann C Ciresi Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann C. Ciresi
Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael V. Ciresi
Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Steve A. Brand (2020–2022) — Board of Directors
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Michael V & Ann C Ciresi Foundation
How much does Michael V & Ann C Ciresi Foundation give each year?
Michael V & Ann C Ciresi Foundation gave $700K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $851K across 10 grants.
What is Michael V & Ann C Ciresi Foundation's typical grant size?
Michael V & Ann C Ciresi Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $62,500, and its average grant was $116,667, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Michael V & Ann C Ciresi Foundation give grants?
Michael V & Ann C Ciresi Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (4 grants).
Does Michael V & Ann C Ciresi Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Michael V & Ann C Ciresi Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (3 grants).
Who are Michael V & Ann C Ciresi Foundation's largest grantees?
Michael V & Ann C Ciresi Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Thomas Academy ($275,000), University of St Thomas ($270,000) and The Basilica of Saint Mary ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Michael V & Ann C Ciresi Foundation?
Michael V & Ann C Ciresi Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $700K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $165K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Michael V & Ann C Ciresi Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it primarily promotes charitable, scientific, literary, and educational activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michael V & Ann C Ciresi Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Michael V & Ann C Ciresi Foundation's EIN?
Michael V & Ann C Ciresi Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1926735. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Michael V & Ann C Ciresi Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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