The Cielo Foundation
Historical FunderBoulder, Colorado · EIN 26-1166378 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,360 and $8,590.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CIELO SCHOLARSHIP FUND |
|---|---|
| Address | 6658 GUNPARK DRIVE SUITE 202A, BOULDER CO 80301 |
| Phone | 3034494707 |
| Form and materials | 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 |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| 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 |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
26% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Covington, KY | Donation | $8,525,000 |
| The Beauty Collective | Lakewood, CO | Scholarship | $53,800 |
| Cdl School - United States Truck Driving | Wheat Ridge, CO | Scholarship | $39,805 |
| Accent Beauty | Denver, CO | Scholarship | $23,250 |
| Gals Inc | Laredo, TX | Scholarship | $10,861 |
| Colorado Advanced Esthetics | Centennial, CO | Scholarship | $9,295 |
| Ibmc College | Fort Collins, CO | Scholarship | $8,590 |
| School of Botanical & Medical Aesthetics | Denver, CO | Scholarship | $8,590 |
| Ati Home Improvement | Denver, CO | Scholarship | $7,860 |
| I Have a Dream | New York, NY | Scholarship | $7,348 |
| Front Range Community College | Westminster, CO | Scholarship | $7,207 |
| Msu Denver | Denver, CO | Scholarship | $6,980 |
| Emily Griffith Technical College | Denver, CO | Scholarship | $6,908 |
| Lash & Co Lash Company Education | Thornton, CO | Scholarship | $6,760 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Scholarship | $5,460 |
| Pickens Technical College | Aurora, CO | Scholarship | $5,418 |
| Denver Health Ems Education | Denver, CO | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Aveda Institute Denver | Denver, CO | Scholarship | $4,770 |
| Kmg Life | Denver, CO | Scholarship | $4,201 |
| Comptia | Downers Grove, IL | Scholarship | $3,149 |
| Denver Health | Denver, CO | Scholarship | $1,665 |
| Iec Rocky Mountain | Northglenn, CO | Scholarship | $1,476 |
| Colorado Counselors Training | Loveland, CO | Scholarship | $1,360 |
| Compass Nursing Arts | Lafayette, CO | Scholarship | $1,275 |
| Colorado Real Estate | Centennial, CO | Scholarship | $599 |
| Nbhwc | Scottsdale, AZ | Scholarship | $500 |
| Ableton Music | Pasadena, CA | Scholarship | $299 |
| 160 Driving Academy | Commerce City, CO | Scholarship | $275 |
| Total Seminars | Houston, TX | Scholarship | $125 |
| Colorado Qmap | Longmont, CO | Scholarship | $120 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($2,757). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,760,703 | 34 |
| 2023 | $7,139,803 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543169349100229
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1166378
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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