Suleyman D Celimli Foundation
Suleyman D Celimli Foundation is a private foundation based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In 2025, it reported 17 grants totaling $8,833 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, environmental conservation, health, accessibility, housing, and civil rights.
Suleyman D Celimli Foundation at a glance
In short: Suleyman D Celimli Foundation gave $9K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $519.588), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,833
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- Average grant
- $520
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $141,902
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Suleyman D Celimli Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 112 Walden Street, Cambridge, MA 02140
Phone: (617) 523-1555
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Suleyman D Celimli Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Massachusetts General Hospital ($1K). Together the top 10 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Massachusetts recipients received 50% of grant dollars. Recipients in Washington, DC, received 17%; Pennsylvania, 8%; New York, 7%; and Virginia, 6%. The grants also included recipients in California and Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Teaching Hospital | $1,000 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation Brighton, MA | Promote Education and Learning | $1,000 |
| Perkins School for the Blind Watertown, MA | Promote Education and Learning | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society Lincoln, MA | Promote the Environment and Wildlife | $1,000 |
| American Friends Service Committee Philadelphia, PA | Promote Justice and Peace | $750 |
| Public Citizen Foundation Inc Washington, DC | Promote Consumer Rights | $520 |
| FCNL Education Fund Washington, DC | Promote Education for Peace, Justice, and the Environment. | $500 |
| National Geographic Society Washington, DC | Promote Science, Exploration and Education | $500 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc San Rafeal, CA | Promote Empowerment for the Blind | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity Atlanta, GA | Promote Neighborhood Revitalization | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $141,902 | $150,735 | $8,833 | $8,833 | 17 | $8,833 | $735 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included a teaching hospital and organizations whose stated missions include education, environmental protection, services for people who are blind or have disabilities, peace and justice education, and housing. For example, WGBH Educational Foundation describes its mission as educating, inspiring, and entertaining through programs and services, while Massachusetts Audubon Society says it works to protect Massachusetts nature for people and wildlife. Perkins School for the Blind says it serves children and young adults with disabilities and their families and educators through education, accessibility, professional development, and innovation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $8,833. Grant amounts ranged from $104 to $1,000, with a median of $500.
Notable 2025 grants included $1,000 each to Massachusetts General Hospital, WGBH Educational Foundation, Perkins School for the Blind, and Massachusetts Audubon Society. Other grants included $750 to American Friends Service Committee, $520 to Public Citizen Foundation, and $500 each to FCNL Education Fund, National Geographic Society, Guide Dogs for the Blind, and Habitat for Humanity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Evren Celimli is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Suleyman D Celimli Foundation is led by Evren Celimli, Trustee on the 2025 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Evren Celimli
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "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 Suleyman D Celimli Foundation
How much does Suleyman D Celimli Foundation give each year?
Suleyman D Celimli Foundation gave $9K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Suleyman D Celimli Foundation's typical grant size?
Suleyman D Celimli Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $520, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Suleyman D Celimli Foundation give grants?
Suleyman D Celimli Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (17%) and Pennsylvania (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Suleyman D Celimli Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Suleyman D Celimli Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Suleyman D Celimli Foundation's largest grantees?
Suleyman D Celimli Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Massachusetts General Hospital ($1,000), WGBH Educational Foundation ($1,000) and Perkins School for the Blind ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Suleyman D Celimli Foundation?
Suleyman D Celimli Foundation reported $142K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $151K.
What does Suleyman D Celimli Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included a teaching hospital and organizations whose stated missions include education, environmental protection, services for people who are blind or have disabilities, peace and justice education, and housing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Suleyman D Celimli Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Suleyman D Celimli Foundation's EIN?
Suleyman D Celimli Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-3423274. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Does Suleyman D Celimli 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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