The Cianci Educational Foundation
The Cianci Educational Foundation is a private foundation based in Warwick, Rhode Island. It says it assists Rhode Island residents pursuing continuing education through college scholarships and supports the educational spirit of arts, economy, urban development, health care, and politics.
The Cianci Educational Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cianci Educational Foundation gave $30K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $29,500
- +22.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,458
- -18.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $96,238
- -33.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (97% 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 The Cianci Educational Foundation
- How to Apply
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists a formal application requiring personal information, educational plans, an application essay, official school transcripts, financial-aid forms, a college or university acceptance…
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists a formal application requiring personal information, educational plans, an application essay, official school transcripts, financial-aid forms, a college or university acceptance letter, and a resume. It also calls for verification of enrollment and a copy of the tuition bill. Applicants must be high school seniors at a public or private Rhode Island high school and be pursuing postsecondary education. Applicants from School One do not have to be Providence residents.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing says deadlines vary but are usually in late April.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing says deadlines vary but are usually in late April.
- Contact
Application contact: Dr Brad Turchetta
Mailing address: 1865 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886
Phone: (401) 739-5252
Website: https://www.ciancifoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Cianci Educational Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Splendor of Florence ($10K). Together the top 2 received $15K.
Organizations only. It also paid 10 grants to individuals ($14,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its scholarship mission as assisting people in Rhode Island. Its 2025 filing shows that 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Rhode Island and 3% to recipients in Massachusetts. The 2024 filing’s eligibility information specifies Rhode Island high school seniors, with an exception to the Providence-residency requirement for applicants from School One.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Cianci Educational Foundation gives
- Giving grew 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 881% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $30K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Splendor of Florence North Kingstown, RI | Arts and Cultural Organization | $10,000 |
| Providence Performing Arts Center Providence, RI | Performing Arts | $5,000 |
| 10 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $14,500 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $96,238 | $10,421 | $59,754 | $29,500 | 12 | $58,579 | $5,231 | $6,647 |
| 2024 | $145,571 | $18,927 | $54,404 | $24,000 | 8 | $52,948 | $14,971 | $8,309 |
| 2023 | $181,048 | $15,274 | $45,667 | $14,500 | 7 | $43,422 | $8,529 | $9,976 |
| 2022 | $211,441 | $42,445 | $65,572 | $22,080 | 9 | $62,469 | $37,815 | $13,002 |
| 2021 | $234,568 | $32,987 | $59,424 | $22,500 | 8 | — | $27,745 | $14,842 |
| 2020 | $261,005 | $44,047 | $59,531 | $24,000 | 10 | — | $17,822 | $14,789 |
| 2019 | $276,489 | $43,067 | $79,429 | $29,000 | 11 | — | $34,722 | $17,465 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cianci Educational Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — 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 its mission includes supporting Rhode Island residents pursuing continuing education and furthering the educational spirit of arts, economy, urban development, health care, and politics through sponsorship support.
Its 2025 grants included support for arts and performing arts organizations, as well as education grants to individual recipients. Providence Performing Arts Center, which received $5,000, says its mission includes presenting a wide variety of arts and cultural events, connecting the community with creative performances and educational opportunities, preserving its building, and maintaining fiscal responsibility. Those are the grantee’s stated aims, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $29,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest awards included $10,000 to Splendor of Florence for an arts and cultural organization purpose and $5,000 to Providence Performing Arts Center for performing arts. The filing also lists grants to individual recipients for education.
The foundation’s website describes three Mayor Vincent A. Cianci Jr. Scholarships per year: two for Providence high school seniors and one for a senior from another Rhode Island city or town. It states that each scholarship provides $2,500 per year for two years of college. The website’s listed application deadline of April 7, 2023 is a past cycle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brad Turchetta as president, treasurer, and director; Olivia Cianci and Artin Coloian as directors; and Carol Turchetta as secretary and director.
The Cianci Educational Foundation is led by Brad Turchetta, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brad Turchetta
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Artin Coloian
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Turchetta
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Olivia Cianci
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Cianci Educational Foundation
How much does The Cianci Educational Foundation give each year?
The Cianci Educational Foundation gave $30K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $24K across 8 grants.
What is The Cianci Educational Foundation's typical grant size?
The Cianci Educational Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,458, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Cianci Educational Foundation give grants?
The Cianci Educational Foundation gives mostly in Rhode Island: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Cianci Educational Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Cianci Educational Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (10 grants).
How large is The Cianci Educational Foundation?
The Cianci Educational Foundation reported $96K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $59K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Cianci Educational Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its mission includes supporting Rhode Island residents pursuing continuing education and furthering the educational spirit of arts, economy, urban development, health care, and politics through sponsorship support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Cianci Educational Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists a formal application requiring personal information, educational plans, an application essay, official school transcripts, financial-aid forms, a college or university acceptance… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Cianci Educational Foundation's EIN?
The Cianci Educational Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0461354. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 16, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 12, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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