The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation
The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It reported 12 grants totaling $380,000 in filing year 2024, with grants supporting organizations and programs in education, health services, and other areas.
The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation gave $380K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $380,000
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,667
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $18,603,670
- +10.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (51% 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 The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Excelencia in Education Inc ($115K across 2 grants). Together the top 8 received $380K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 29 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC, 42% to California, 4% to Arizona, and 3% to Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation gives
- Giving grew 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 66% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $190K (2023) to $380K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $380K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Excelencia in Education Inc Washington, DC | Seal of Excelencia Program | $100,000 |
| George Washington University Washington, DC | Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute | $50,000 |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund El Segundo, CA | Frank Terrazas Scholarship Endowment Fund | $50,000 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Event | $50,000 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | Washington D.C. Maymester Program | $35,000 |
| George Washington University Washington, DC | Buff & Blue Fund, Men's Basketball Allocation | $20,000 |
| Altamed Health Services Corp Commerce, CA | 2024 Nurse Apprentice Program | $15,000 |
| Be a Leader Foundation Phoenix, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Excelencia in Education Inc Washington, DC | Charitable Event | $15,000 |
| George Washington University Washington, DC | Restoration of the statue of George Washington in University Yard | $10,000 |
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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 | $18,603,670 | $2,563,594 | $779,590 | $380,000 | 12 | $611,613 | $2,424,576 | $920,119 |
| 2023 | $16,819,666 | $216,960 | $504,606 | $190,000 | 4 | $389,791 | $394,454 | $841,781 |
| 2022 | $17,107,312 | $121,753 | $632,326 | $310,000 | 5 | $514,651 | $217,355 | $838,632 |
| 2021 | $17,617,885 | $1,680,793 | $481,519 | $250,000 | 3 | $335,877 | $1,562,247 | $922,869 |
| 2020 | $16,418,611 | $1,232,721 | $494,730 | $340,000 | 5 | — | $1,172,319 | $778,319 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation reported a distributable amount of $920K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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 included support for higher education programs, scholarships, educational enrichment, health services, and a school fund. Among its grantees, Excelencia in Education describes its work as promoting Latino student achievement and informing higher education policy; the Hispanic Scholarship Fund says it provides students and families with support services and financial resources. AltaMed Health Services describes its mission as addressing health care access and outcome disparities for underserved communities in Southern California. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $380,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $100,000, with a median of $17,500.
The largest grants included $100,000 to Excelencia in Education for its Seal of Excelencia Program; $50,000 to George Washington University for the Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute; $50,000 to the Hispanic Scholarship Fund for the Frank Terrazas Scholarship Endowment Fund; and $50,000 to the University of Southern California for a charitable event. Other grants included $35,000 to USC for its Washington D.C. Maymester Program; $20,000 to George Washington University’s Buff & Blue Fund, Men’s Basketball Allocation; and $15,000 each to AltaMed Health Services for its 2024 Nurse Apprentice Program, Be a Leader Foundation for general and unrestricted purposes, and Excelencia in Education for a charitable event. The remaining grants were $10,000 each to George Washington University for restoration of the statue of George Washington in University Yard, Landon School Corporation for the Landon Fund, and TELACU Education Foundation for a charitable event.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jacki Marie Wells Cisneros as director and president, and Lara Jaramillo Savage as secretary and treasurer.
The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation is led by Jacki Marie Wells Cisneros, Director & President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jacki Marie Wells Cisneros
Director & President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$8K (2023) → $30K (2024)
Lara Jaramillo Savage
Secretary & Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $30K, to Jacki Marie Wells Cisneros (Dir, Pres).
Frequently asked questions about The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation
How much does The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation give each year?
The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation gave $380K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $190K across 4 grants.
What is The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $31,667, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation give grants?
The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (42%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Event" (3 grants).
Who are The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Excelencia in Education Inc ($115,000 across 2 grants), University of Southern California ($85,000 across 2 grants) and George Washington University ($80,000 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation?
The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation reported $18.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $612K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $920K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for higher education programs, scholarships, educational enrichment, health services, and a school fund. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation's EIN?
The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3411484. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros 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.
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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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