The Ciel Foundation
Invitation OnlyBellingham, Washington · EIN 83-0310522 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2,080
Organizations funded2
Typical grant$500
Total assets$369K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,580.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
22% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship | Bellingham, WA | Charitable contribution | $1,580 |
| Immigrant Resources Immediate Suppo | Bellingham, WA | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| American Friends Service Committee | Philladelphia, PA | Charitable contribution | $0 |
| ACLU Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $0 |
| Nature Conservancy Washington | Seattle, WA | Charitable contribution | $0 |
| Nature Conservancy Oregon | Portland, OR | Charitable contribution | $0 |
| Washington Trails Assn | Seattle, WA | Charitable contribution | $0 |
| Wild Whatcom | Bellingham, WA | Charitable contribution | $0 |
| Bellingham Food Bank | Bellingham, WA | Charitable contribution | $0 |
| Nsea | Bellingham, WA | Charitable contribution | $0 |
| REsources | Bellingham, WA | Charitable contribution | $0 |
| Doctors Without Borders | NY, NY | Charitable contribution | $0 |
| Whatcom Humane Society | Bellingham, WA | Charitable contribution | $0 |
| Whatcom Land Trust | Bellingham, WA | Charitable contribution | $0 |
| Opportunity Council | Bellingham, WA | Charitable contribution | $0 |
| Kulshan Land Trust | Bellingham, WA | Charitable contribution | $0 |
| Habitat for Humanity Whatcom | Bellingham, WA | Charitable contribution | $0 |
| Dvsas | Bellingham, WA | Charitable contribution | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,080 | 18 |
| 2024 | $4,695 | 17 |
| 2023 | $3,420 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631299349101008
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-0310522
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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