Private foundation · Pittsburgh, PA

Ciervo Foundation

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Typical grant size
$3K $5K $15K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
40
Repeat grantees
15
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Kenton J Mcelhattan
DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT
Lesley Mcelhattan
DIRECTOR/SECRETARY/TREASURER
Larry S Blair
DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
4.2%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
108
Total grants awarded
$1.7M
Total amount
$16K
Average grant
$142K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$190K
21 grants
2023
$236K
21 grants
2022
$245K
12 grants
2021
$315K
14 grants
2020
$228K
11 grants
2019
$208K
15 grants
2018
$258K
14 grants

Top recipients

6 grants · PA · ✓ Exact match
$533K
2 grants · MA · ✓ Exact match
$159K
5 grants · PA · ✓ Exact match
$128K
1 grant · PA · ≈ likely match
$100K
6 grants · PA · ✓ Exact match
$93K
5 grants · PA · ✓ Exact match
$80K
6 grants · PA · ✓ Exact match
$52K
2 grants · PA · ✓ Exact match
$50K
Rand Corporation
1 grant · PA
$50K
5 grants · PA · ✓ Exact match
$50K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
JOHN T. CARLIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
MA · TY 2024
$142K
Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
JOHN T. CARLIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
MA · TY 2024
$17K
The Ellis School
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$5K
Centerville Public Library
GENERAL SUPPORT
MA · TY 2024
$5K
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$5K
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
GENERAL SUPPORT
MD · TY 2024
$3K
Family Pantry of Cape Cod
GENERAL SUPPORT
MA · TY 2024
$2K
NAACP
GENERAL SUPPORT
MD · TY 2024
$1K
People for the American Way
GENERAL SUPPORT
DC · TY 2024
$1K
Health Imperatives
GENERAL SUPPORT
MA · TY 2024
$1K
Women's Reproductive Rights Assistance Project
GENERAL SUPPORT
CA · TY 2024
$1K
Centerville Historical Museum
GENERAL SUPPORT
MA · TY 2024
$1K
Planned Parenthood
GENERAL SUPPORT
NY · TY 2024
$1K
The Cape Cod Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
MA · TY 2024
$1K
Tommy's Place
GENERAL SUPPORT
MA · TY 2024
$1K
Cape Cod Culinary Incubator
GENERAL SUPPORT
MA · TY 2024
$750
Cape Abilities
GENERAL SUPPORT
MA · TY 2024
$500
The Cordial Eye
GENERAL SUPPORT
MA · TY 2024
$500
Jfk Museum Hyannis
GENERAL SUPPORT
MA · TY 2024
$500
Centerville Civic Association
GENERAL SUPPORT
MA · TY 2024
$500
Farm Sanctuary
GENERAL SUPPORT
NY · TY 2024
$500
Youthplaces
YP TECH BUILDERS
PA · TY 2023
$25K
Kentucky Avenue School
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2023
$25K
Fund for Advancement of Minorities Through Educati
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2023
$25K
Three Rivers Adoption Council
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
PA · TY 2023
$25K
Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2023
$20K
The Ellis School
THE ELLIS FUND
PA · TY 2023
$17K
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2023
$15K
Center for Theater Arts
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2023
$13K
Family Pantry of Cape Cod
GENERAL SUPPORT
MA · TY 2023
$10K
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
GENERAL SUPPORT
MD · TY 2023
$10K
Urban Impact
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2023
$8K
Planned Parenthood Federation
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
DC · TY 2023
$7K
The Carter Center
GENERAL SUPPORT
GA · TY 2023
$7K
Centerville Public Library
GENERAL SUPPORT
MA · TY 2023
$5K
Frankie's Friends Cat Rescue
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2023
$5K
Innovation Works Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2023
$5K
Shepherd's Heart Fellowship
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2023
$5K
Big Brothers Big Sisters
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2023
$4K
Malala Fund
GENERAL SUPPORT
DC · TY 2023
$3K
Farm Sanctuary
GENERAL SUPPORT
NY · TY 2023
$3K
Centerville Historical Museum
GENERAL SUPPORT
MA · TY 2023
$1K
Innovation Works Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT - ($100,000) ALG ARTIST RESIDENCY - ($5,000)
PA · TY 2022
$105K
Fame
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2022
$25K
Youthplaces
YP TECH BUILDERS
PA · TY 2022
$25K
Kentucky Avenue School
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2022
$25K
Three Rivers Adoption Council
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
PA · TY 2022
$10K
The Ellis School
THE ELLIS FUND
PA · TY 2022
$10K
Urban Impact
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2022
$10K
Jewish Family & Community
UPSTREET MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM FOR TEENS
PA · TY 2022
$10K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.