The Cielo Foundation
Accepts applications
The Cielo Foundation is a private foundation in Boulder, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $8.8 million in 34 grants; the typical grant was $4,885 and the largest $8.5 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$8.8 million
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$4,885
- Largest grant$8.5 million
- Assets$93.7 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2024 was up from $7.1 million the year before.
70% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7.1 million | 23 | $89.3 million |
| 2024 | $8.8 million | 34 | $93.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Cielo Scholarship Fund 6658 Gunpark Drive Suite 202A, Boulder, CO 80301 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (303) 449-4707 |
| What to submit | Name/general info name of school and/or certficate of interest approximate cost of program and books program start and end date essay prompt response letters of recommendation fasfa, latest year tax return or previous year financial statements other information available upon request |
| Restrictions | 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 |
What The Cielo Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 1 | $8.5 million |
| Colorado | 26 | $207,961 |
| New York | 2 | $12,808 |
| Texas | 2 | $10,986 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,149 |
| Arizona | 1 | $500 |
| California | 1 | $299 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Donation | $8.5 million |
| The Beauty Collective | Scholarship | $53,800 |
| CDL School - United States Truck Driving | Scholarship | $39,805 |
| Accent Beauty | Scholarship | $23,250 |
| Gals Inc | Scholarship | $10,861 |
| Colorado Advanced Esthetics | Scholarship | $9,295 |
| Ibmc College | Scholarship | $8,590 |
| School of Botanical & Medical Aesthetics | Scholarship | $8,590 |
| Ati Home Improvement | Scholarship | $7,860 |
| I Have A Dream | Scholarship | $7,348 |
| Front Range Community College | Scholarship | $7,207 |
| Msu Denver | Scholarship | $6,980 |
| Emily Griffith Technical College | Scholarship | $6,908 |
| Lash & Co Lash Company Education | Scholarship | $6,760 |
| Cornell University | Scholarship | $5,460 |
| Pickens Technical College | Scholarship | $5,418 |
| Denver Health Ems Education | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Aveda Institute Denver | Scholarship | $4,770 |
| KMG Life | Scholarship | $4,201 |
| Comptia | Scholarship | $3,149 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,548 |
| Denver Health | Scholarship | $1,665 |
| Iec Rocky Mountain | Scholarship | $1,476 |
| Colorado Counselors Training | Scholarship | $1,360 |
| Compass Nursing Arts | Scholarship | $1,275 |
| Colorado Real Estate | Scholarship | $599 |
| NBHWC | Scholarship | $500 |
| Ableton Music | Scholarship | $299 |
| 160 Driving Academy | Scholarship | $275 |
| Total Seminars | Scholarship | $125 |
| Colorado Qmap | Scholarship | $120 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $105 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $54 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Alan Cogen
- Judith Cogen
Questions people ask
Does The Cielo Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Cielo Foundation give?
$8.8 million in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $4,885.
Who runs The Cielo Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alan Cogen (Vice President) and Judith Cogen (President).
What does The Cielo Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.