The Cipa Foundation
The Cipa Foundation is a private foundation, based in Rochester Hills, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $252K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $8K.
The Cipa Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cipa Foundation gave $11K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,891
- +19.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,815
- -60.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $252,420
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Cipa Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Comm Fdn of Greater Rochester ($8K). Together the top 6 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Cipa Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 176% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $15K (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Comm Fdn of Greater Rochester Rochester, MI | Fund Community Services | $8,000 |
| Hope Network Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities & Autism Support | $1,000 |
| Plumbrook Elementary School Sterling Heights, MI | Fund Field Trip | $1,000 |
| Brady Wilson Memorial Scholarship Holland, MI | Scholarship in Memory of | $500 |
| New Day Foundation for Families Rochester Hills, MI | Support for Families Dealing with Cancer | $250 |
| Rochester Adams Booster Club Rochester Hills, MI | Athletic Fundraiser | $141 |
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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 | $252,420 | $12,793 | $31,974 | $10,891 | 6 | $26,690 | $7,509 | $15,185 |
| 2024 | $271,601 | $11,869 | $29,917 | $9,100 | 2 | $24,546 | $6,498 | $15,115 |
| 2023 | $289,649 | $2,852 | $29,806 | $9,200 | 4 | $24,662 | $202 | $13,981 |
| 2022 | $316,603 | $1,728 | $31,886 | $9,300 | 5 | $25,008 | — | $15,093 |
| 2021 | $346,761 | $85,176 | $36,849 | $14,975 | 6 | $30,488 | $77,515 | $17,232 |
| 2020 | $298,435 | $1,093 | $26,971 | $5,500 | 3 | — | — | $15,587 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cipa Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cipa Foundation is led by Chris A. Wilson, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chris A. Wilson
President
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2025)
Drew M. Cipa
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eleanor R. Cipa
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott Cipa
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bernard J. Cipa
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lisa Cipa Elder
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $12K, to Chris a Wilson (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Cipa Foundation
How much does The Cipa Foundation give each year?
The Cipa Foundation gave $11K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9K across 2 grants.
What is The Cipa Foundation's typical grant size?
The Cipa Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $750, and its average grant was $1,815, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Cipa Foundation give grants?
The Cipa Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester Hills, MI (2 grants).
Does The Cipa Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Cipa Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Cipa Foundation's largest grantees?
The Cipa Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Comm Fdn of Greater Rochester ($8,000), Hope Network Foundation ($1,000) and Plumbrook Elementary School ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Cipa Foundation?
The Cipa Foundation reported $252K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Cipa Foundation's EIN?
The Cipa Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3506568. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Cipa Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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