The Cellini Family Fund Trust Co William F Cellini Jr
The Cellini Family Fund Trust Co William F Cellini Jr is a private foundation based in River Forest, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Illinois, California, and New York, including organizations working in education, arts, Lincoln studies, and human rights.
The Cellini Family Fund Trust Co William F Cellini Jr at a glance
In short: The Cellini Family Fund Trust Co William F Cellini Jr gave $21K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,515
- -68.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -21.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,865
- -59.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $3,605
- -19.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Cellini Family Fund Trust Co William F Cellini Jr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 420 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
Phone: (312) 855-9444
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Cellini Family Fund Trust Co William F Cellini Jr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fabretto ($7K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 78 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 10% to California, and 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Cellini Family Fund Trust Co William F Cellini Jr open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $717; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $435 first-time, $2K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2024) to $88K (2021). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fabretto Evanston, IL | Education | $6,960 |
| Abraham Lincoln Association Springfield, IL | Lincoln Studies | $6,000 |
| Hoogland Center for the Arts Springfield, IL | ARTS | $2,500 |
| The Unity Lab RCH Cucamonga, CA | Human Rights | $2,000 |
| St Patricks School Springfield, IL | Education | $1,000 |
| Russell C Page Charitable Trust Oak Park, IL | Geneeral | $1,000 |
| Go Fund ME XXX, IL | XXX | $435 |
| Innocence Project New York, NY | Justice | $270 |
| Marine Vets MC Central IL Chatham, IL | Veterans | $200 |
| Junior League Champaign, IL | Youth Sports | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,605 | $20,012 | $20,883 | $20,515 | 11 | $20,515 | — |
| 2023 | $4,476 | $64,011 | $64,578 | $64,524 | 14 | $64,524 | — |
| 2022 | $5,043 | $31,041 | $44,098 | $43,500 | 9 | $44,057 | — |
| 2021 | $18,100 | $105,885 | $88,161 | $87,969 | 20 | $87,969 | — |
| 2020 | $2,949 | $65,021 | $77,548 | $77,508 | 24 | — | $371 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. The Abraham Lincoln Association, which received $6,000, says its mission is to observe anniversaries of Lincoln’s birth, preserve landmarks associated with his life, and encourage the collection and dissemination of information about his life and career. Hoogland Center for the Arts, which received $2,500, describes itself as a community home where creative arts and education are nurtured, and as a cultural hub offering performances, programs, and events.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $20,515. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $6,960, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest awards were $6,960 to Fabretto for education, $6,000 to the Abraham Lincoln Association for Lincoln studies, and $2,500 to Hoogland Center for the Arts for arts. Other grants included $2,000 to The Unity Lab for human rights and $1,000 to St Patricks School for education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Julianna Cellini, Wililam F Cellini Jr, and Claudia M Cellini as trustees, and Janis Cellini as an advisor.
The Cellini Family Fund Trust Co William F Cellini Jr's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Claudia M. Cellini
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julianna Cellini
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wililam F. Cellini Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janis Cellini
Advisor
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 The Cellini Family Fund Trust Co William F Cellini Jr
How much does The Cellini Family Fund Trust Co William F Cellini Jr give each year?
The Cellini Family Fund Trust Co William F Cellini Jr gave $21K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $65K across 14 grants.
What is The Cellini Family Fund Trust Co William F Cellini Jr's typical grant size?
The Cellini Family Fund Trust Co William F Cellini Jr's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,865, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Cellini Family Fund Trust Co William F Cellini Jr that year got $717 on average.
Where does The Cellini Family Fund Trust Co William F Cellini Jr give grants?
The Cellini Family Fund Trust Co William F Cellini Jr gives mostly in Illinois: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Springfield, IL (3 grants).
Does The Cellini Family Fund Trust Co William F Cellini Jr give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Cellini Family Fund Trust Co William F Cellini Jr's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Cellini Family Fund Trust Co William F Cellini Jr's largest grantees?
The Cellini Family Fund Trust Co William F Cellini Jr's largest 2024 grantees include Fabretto ($6,960), Abraham Lincoln Association ($6,000) and Hoogland Center for the Arts ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Cellini Family Fund Trust Co William F Cellini Jr?
The Cellini Family Fund Trust Co William F Cellini Jr reported $4K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $20K.
What does The Cellini Family Fund Trust Co William F Cellini Jr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Cellini Family Fund Trust Co William F Cellini Jr?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Cellini Family Fund Trust Co William F Cellini Jr's EIN?
The Cellini Family Fund Trust Co William F Cellini Jr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6255197. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Cellini Family Fund Trust Co William F Cellini Jr 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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