The Richard and Fern Cielec
The Richard and Fern Cielec is a private foundation, based in Portsmouth, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $915K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $125K. Net investment income was $76K.
The Richard and Fern Cielec at a glance
In short: The Richard and Fern Cielec gave $125K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $125,000
- +108.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,857
- +48.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $914,641
- -5.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Richard and Fern Cielec funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Samaritan's Purse ($25K). Together the top 7 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Richard and Fern Cielec gives
- In 2024 it paid out 246% 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2022) to $125K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | To Distribute to Charitable Orgs. | $25,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel New York, NY | To Distribute to Charitable Orgs. | $20,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | To Distribute to Charitable Orgs. | $20,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Project Jacksonville, FL | To Distribute to Charitable Orgs. | $20,000 |
| Community Mission Outreach Chesapeake, OH | To Distribute to Charitable Orgs. | $20,000 |
| St Augustine Church Cleveland, OH | To Distribute to Charitable Orgs. | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hosp Columbus, OH | To Distribute to Charitable Orgs. | $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 | $914,641 | $76,466 | $132,269 | $125,000 | 7 | $125,000 | $76,460 | $50,834 |
| 2023 | $970,444 | $544,042 | $66,514 | $60,000 | 5 | $60,000 | $36,941 | $41,646 |
| 2022 | $495,076 | $525,267 | $32,351 | $30,000 | 2 | $32,160 | $29,542 | $6,658 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Richard and Fern Cielec reported a distributable amount of $51K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Richard and Fern Cielec is led by Lauretta Eckman, Chairman on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lauretta Eckman
Chairman
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Asa Jewett
Treasurer & T
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Stephen L. Oliver
Secretary & T
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Richard and Fern Cielec
How much does The Richard and Fern Cielec give each year?
The Richard and Fern Cielec gave $125K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $60K across 5 grants.
What is The Richard and Fern Cielec's typical grant size?
The Richard and Fern Cielec's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $17,857, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Richard and Fern Cielec give grants?
The Richard and Fern Cielec's top state is New York, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (32%) and North Carolina (20%).
Does The Richard and Fern Cielec give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Richard and Fern Cielec's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Distribute to Charitable Orgs." (7 grants).
Who are The Richard and Fern Cielec's largest grantees?
The Richard and Fern Cielec's largest 2024 grantees include Samaritan's Purse ($25,000), Jewish Agency for Israel ($20,000) and Tunnels to Towers Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Richard and Fern Cielec?
The Richard and Fern Cielec reported $915K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $125K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Richard and Fern Cielec's EIN?
The Richard and Fern Cielec's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2508758. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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