Cielo Azul Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cielo Azul Foundation is a private foundation in Newport, Rhode Island. In tax year 2025 it gave $116,145 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $110,000. 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$116,145
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $110,822 the year before.
67% of its 2025 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 | $113,125 | 3 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $110,822 | 6 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $116,145 | 3 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Cielo Azul Foundation 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 Cielo Azul Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 3 | $116,145 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Martin Luther King Community Center | General endowment | $110,000 |
| University of Rhode Island | General endowment | $5,000 |
| Impact 100 Newport Co | General endowment | $1,145 |
Officers and trustees
- Betsy Blair
- James van Winkle
- Kathryn Bass
Questions people ask
Does Cielo Azul Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cielo Azul Foundation give?
$116,145 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Cielo Azul Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Betsy Blair (President/Director), James van Winkle (Vp/Sec'y/Treas/Dir) and Kathryn Bass (Director).
What does Cielo Azul Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development and education.