Ciaco Inc
Preselected recipients only
Ciaco Inc is a private foundation in Anderson, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $83,548 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $6,818 and the largest $34,456. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$83,548
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$6,818
- Largest grant$34,456
- Assets$2,315
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $54,997 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | 0 | $4,988 |
| 2023 | $44,647 | 9 | $4,538 |
| 2024 | $54,997 | 6 | $2,201 |
| 2025 | $83,548 | 6 | $2,315 |
How to apply
Ciaco Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Ciaco Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 1 | $34,456 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $32,157 |
| Indiana | 4 | $16,935 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Andrews University | Provided indirect scholarships to various organizations through direct payment of tuition, books, etc. | $34,456 |
| Southern Adventist University | Provided indirect scholarships to various organizations through direct payment of tuition, books, etc. | $32,157 |
| Anderson Seventh-Day Adventist Church | Charitable contribution for media ministries | $11,000 |
| Individual | Education assistance | $2,635 |
| Operation Love | Charitable contributions to food pantry | $1,650 |
| The Christian Center | Charitable contributions to food pantry | $1,650 |
Officers and trustees
- Brent E Schalk
- Sandra Schalk
- Terrance T Nennich Jr
- Anna Cole
Questions people ask
Does Ciaco Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ciaco Inc give?
$83,548 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $6,818.
Who runs Ciaco Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Brent E Schalk (Director), Sandra Schalk (Director), Terrance T Nennich Jr (Treasurer) and Anna Cole (Director).
What does Ciaco Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and food and hunger.