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The Cielo Foundation is a private corporation based in BOULDER, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. It holds total assets of $68.6M. Annual income is reported at $16.9M. Total assets have grown from $1.3M in 2011 to $68.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Colorado. According to available records, The Cielo Foundation has made 48 grants totaling $21.6M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $6.6M in 2021 to $15.1M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $540 to $7.3M, with an average award of $481K. The foundation has supported 24 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Kentucky, Colorado, New York, which account for 90% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$913
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$596K
Largest Grant
$6.4M
Based on 11 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
The Cielo Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 48 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in KY, CO, NY.
The Cielo Foundation has distributed a total of $21.6M across 48 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $481K. Individual grants have ranged from $540 to $7.3M.
Needs based, amount of scholarship not to exceed $20,000, for trade school candidates (rather than traditional college), recipients must attend class, receive passing grades and a certificate of completion.
The Cielo Foundation is headquartered in BOULDER, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Cogen | VICE PRESIDENT | $30K | $0 | $30K |
| Judith Cogen | PRESIDENT | $30K | $0 | $30K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$68.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$68.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
48
Total Giving
$21.6M
Average Grant
$481K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
24
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift FundDONATION | Covington, KY | $7.3M | 2022 |
| Ibmc CollegeSCHOLARSHIP | Fort Collins, CO | $57K | 2022 |
| Lincoln College Of TechnologySCHOLARSHIP | Denver, CO | $38K | 2022 |
| Front Range Community CollegeSCHOLARSHIP | Westminster, CO | $14K | 2022 |
| Turing School Of Software And DesignSCHOLARSHIP | Denver, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| Grand Canyon UniversitySCHOLARSHIP | Phoenix, AZ | $10K | 2022 |
| Tigi Hair AcademySCHOLARSHIP | Colorado Springs, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| Full Stack AcademySCHOLARSHIP | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Kmg LifeSCHOLARSHIP | Denver, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| Arapahoe CommunitySCHOLARSHIP | Littleton, CO | $9K | 2022 |
| Lash & Co EducationSCHOLARSHIP | Thornton, CO | $7K | 2022 |
| Denver CollegeSCHOLARSHIP | Denver, CO | $7K | 2022 |
| Southern New HampshireSCHOLARSHIP | Manchester, NH | $6K | 2022 |
| Colorado School Of Dental AssistingSCHOLARSHIP | Aurora, CO | $4K | 2022 |
| Compass Nursing ArtsSCHOLARSHIP | Lafayette, CO | $1K | 2022 |
| Spring InstituteSCHOLARSHIP | Denver, CO | $545 | 2022 |
| Boulder Bridge HouseSCHOLARSHIP | Boulder, CO | $540 | 2022 |
| Emily Griffith Technical CollegeSCHOLARSHIP | Denver, CO | N/A | 2022 |
| Techtonic Group IncSCHOLARSHIP | Boulder, CO | $50K | 2021 |
| PimaSCHOLARSHIP | Denver, CO | $18K | 2021 |
| Community College Of AuroraSCHOLARSHIP | Denver, CO | $4K | 2021 |
| Latino Leadership InstituteSCHOLARSHIP | Denver, CO | $4K | 2021 |
| National School Of Dental AssistingSCHOLARSHIP | Tahoe City, CA | $3K | 2021 |
| Kingsborough Community CollegeSCHOLARSHIP | Brooklyn, NY | $1K | 2021 |
| Aims Community CollegeSCHOLARSHIP | Greeley, CO | $913 | 2021 |