The Cismas Foundation
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Year 2025 is still partial because many returns have not been filed or released yet. That is a freshness issue — coverage in our dataset is tax years 2019–2025.
Only 14.3% of this funder's organizational grants could be linked to an IRS cause code.
- Form & materials
- Applications are in the form of a written letter and should be submitted by email text w or w o PDF or JPEG attachments with a concise description of the cause and reason a contribution is requested.
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- Restrictions
- Awards range from a few hundred to tens of thousands of dollars. There are no geographical limitations although USA and Romania are preferred. Awards are made consistent with The Cismas Foundation Mission for charitable cultural scientific and educational purposes.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose (as filed) | Amount | Tax yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Via Transilvanica | Comuna Tiha Bargaului, Romania | Extension of Via Transilvanica through Brasov County connecting Saxon villages like Viscri Bran Rsnov and Zarnesti offering diverse landscapes historical sites and unique carved stone markers promoting sustainable tourism and local economies through authentic experiences | $55,487 | 2025 |
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA | Board of Fellows Fundraising | $12,000 | 2025 |
| Asociatia Coolt | Voluntari, Romania | Organization of cultural and educational events | $4,977 | 2025 |
| Computer History Museum | Mountain View, CA | Support for Computer History Museum Mission | $4,250 | 2025 |
| Asociatia Connections | Bucuresti, Romania | Romanian Culture and History | $1,480 | 2025 |
| Holy Cross Monastery | Castro Valley, CA | Religious and Charitable Support | $1,000 | 2025 |
| Holy Resurrection Romanian Orthodox | Hayward, CA | Religious and Charitable Support | $150 | 2025 |
Grants to individuals are counted but not named.
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