The Cielo Foundation
Boulder, Colorado · EIN 261166378 · Private foundation
Based in Boulder, Colorado, The Cielo Foundation has awarded $29.5M across 94 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What The Cielo Foundation funds
The Cielo Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund DONATION | Covington, KY | $8.5M | 2024 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund DONATION | Covington, KY | $7.3M | 2022 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund DONATION | Covington, KY | $7.0M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from The Cielo Foundation
The Cielo Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about The Cielo Foundation
- Does The Cielo Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Cielo Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Cielo Foundation fund?
- The Cielo Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Cielo Foundation give in grants?
- The Cielo Foundation reported $6.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $29.5M over 94 grants.
- Where is The Cielo Foundation located?
- The Cielo Foundation is based in Boulder, Colorado. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 261166378.
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