The Joseph Ciner Foundation Inc
The Joseph Ciner Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It reported 14 grants totaling $19,275 in 2024.
The Joseph Ciner Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Joseph Ciner Foundation Inc gave $19K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state California. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $19,275
- -10.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,377
- +14.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $85,232
- -14.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (2 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (32% 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 Joseph Ciner Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 885 Second Avenue 3Rd Floor, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 603-0485
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Joseph Ciner Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ocean Charter School ($5K). Together the top 10 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 76 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in California (32%), Connecticut (26%), New York (22%), Minnesota (5%), and Pennsylvania (5%). The listed 2024 recipients also include organizations in Iowa, Washington, DC, and New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Joseph Ciner Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 14 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $750 repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 416% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
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 $14K (2020) to $22K (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Charter School Los Angeles, CA | General | $5,225 |
| Vista Life Innovations Westbrook, CT | General | $5,000 |
| Entertainment Community Fund New York, NY | General | $1,500 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | General | $1,500 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General | $1,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Adult Congenital Heart Association Media, PA | General | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Research Rochester, MN | General | $500 |
| Disabled American Veterans Des Moines, IA | General | $500 |
| Nechama Jewish Response Burnsville, MN | General | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $85,232 | $8,651 | $21,094 | $19,275 | 14 | $19,275 | $7,474 | $4,635 |
| 2023 | $100,032 | $6,519 | $26,160 | $21,585 | 18 | $21,585 | $5,164 | $5,341 |
| 2022 | $118,135 | $7,762 | $23,957 | $16,335 | 17 | $16,335 | $6,136 | $6,527 |
| 2021 | $152,722 | $10,589 | $23,041 | $19,400 | 16 | $19,400 | $8,615 | $7,790 |
| 2020 | $158,412 | $4,021 | $18,748 | $14,482 | 11 | — | $2,087 | $7,788 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joseph Ciner Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5K 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations in education, disability services, arts and culture, health, social services, veterans’ services, disaster response, and conservation, based on the recipient organizations’ descriptions and the grants listed.
For example, Ocean Charter School says it addresses California Common Core standards through Waldorf education. Vista Life Innovations says it provides training, support, and resources to empower people with disabilities. The Metropolitan Museum of Art says it collects, studies, conserves, and presents art across times and cultures. These are the recipient organizations’ missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $19,275. Grants ranged from $250 to $5,225, with a median grant of $750. The largest listed grants were $5,225 to Ocean Charter School and $5,000 to Vista Life Innovations. Other notable awards included $1,500 each to the Entertainment Community Fund and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and $1,000 each to the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles, God’s Love We Deliver, and the Adult Congenital Heart Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Leonard Nathanson as president and Michael Nathanson as secretary.
The Joseph Ciner Foundation Inc is led by Leonard Nathanson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leonard Nathanson
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Nathanson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Joseph Ciner Foundation Inc
How much does The Joseph Ciner Foundation Inc give each year?
The Joseph Ciner Foundation Inc gave $19K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 18 grants.
What is The Joseph Ciner Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Joseph Ciner Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $750, and its average grant was $1,377, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Joseph Ciner Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Joseph Ciner Foundation Inc give grants?
The Joseph Ciner Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (26%) and New York (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Des Moines, IA (2 grants).
Does The Joseph Ciner Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Joseph Ciner Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Joseph Ciner Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Joseph Ciner Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Ocean Charter School ($5,225), Vista Life Innovations ($5,000) and Entertainment Community Fund ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Joseph Ciner Foundation Inc?
The Joseph Ciner Foundation Inc reported $85K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Joseph Ciner Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Joseph Ciner Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 The Joseph Ciner Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Joseph Ciner Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0563715. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Joseph Ciner Foundation Inc 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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