Cielo Project at Radio Ranch
Cielo Project at Radio Ranch is a public charity based in Olympia, Washington. It supports Latino, immigrant, and refugee communities in the South Sound through education, mental health services, advocacy, and social and cultural activities.
Cielo Project at Radio Ranch at a glance
- Total assets
- $23,608
- -94.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $679,967
- -26.3% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $126
- -56.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,234,457
- -15.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Cielo Project at Radio Ranch
- Contact
Mailing address: 1601 North St Se, Olympia, WA 98501
Phone: (360) 709-0931
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cielo Project at Radio Ranch funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 10 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CIELO’s stated mission focuses on Latinos in the South Sound. Its 2024 filing says its client services reached Thurston, Mason, and Lewis counties.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 10 grants totaling $883K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wa Dept of Commerce Digital Navigator | — | $302,546 |
| Ocva Specialized FY23 | — | $107,563 |
| Satterberg | — | $100,000 |
| Ocva Marginalized Fy 23 | — | $94,789 |
| By and for 2019-2020 | — | $91,306 |
| Waisn | — | $75,000 |
| Dcyf | — | $43,401 |
| Thurston County Public Health South Puget Sound | — | $34,814 |
| Unmet Needs 5 2022 | — | $21,993 |
| Community Foundation South Puget Sound | — | $11,453 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,608 | $679,967 | $1,234,457 | — | — | $126 |
| 2024 | $398,086 | $922,322 | $1,457,382 | — | — | $292 |
| 2023 | $902,774 | $1,201,320 | $1,254,431 | $882,865 | 10 | $339 |
| 2022 | $987,471 | $1,331,037 | $1,050,226 | — | — | $321 |
| 2021 | $758,345 | $1,346,000 | $880,476 | — | — | $135 |
| 2019 | $110,714 | $709,530 | $800,184 | — | — | $-924 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
CIELO’s stated mission is to promote community, self-sufficiency, and leadership of Latinos in the South Sound through education, mental health services, and social and cultural activities.
Its 2024 filing describes education programs including English-language learning, adult basic education in Spanish, GED preparation, citizenship exam preparation, sewing, and computer instruction. The filing also describes food distribution and family assistance, including emergency housing assistance; culturally and linguistically appropriate services for Latino victims of crime; and counseling and mental health services for Spanish-speaking clients.
Grantmaking
The filing reports that CIELO gave 10 grants totaling $882,865 in 2023. The average grant was approximately $88,287. The filing reports no grants in 2024 or 2025. No grant recipients or application information are provided.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Deborah Sioux Cano-Lee, chair; Sayuri Castaneda, treasurer; Cynthia Demayo, secretary; Ava McGee, vice chair; David Puente, board member; and Cade Walker, board member.
Cielo Project at Radio Ranch is led by Deborah Sioux Cano-Lee, Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Deborah Sioux Cano-Lee
Chair
Board Member → Incoming Board, 2022
Incoming Board → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ava McGee
Vice Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Cade Walker
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
David Puente
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Sayuri Castaneda
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Cynthia Demayo
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Maria Siguenza (2019–2024) — Member
- Former: Julio Rios (2021–2024) — Executive Di
- Former: Cynthia Mayo (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Carolina Mejia (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Emily Hamilton (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Kevin Pestinger (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Alejandra Esqueda Hunt (2019–2022) — Chair
- Former: Mary Ferris (2019–2022) — Immediate Pa
- Former: Sherry Sullivan (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Elizabeth Infante (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ken Miller (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Debbie Sioux Cano-Lee (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Denise Mino (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Kenneth Miller (2019) — Board Treasurer
- Former: Mallerie Kost Lopez (2019) — Board Secretary
- Former: Melanie White Gomez (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Victor Minjares (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Victoria Wortberg (2019) — Executive Di
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Cielo Project at Radio Ranch
How large is Cielo Project at Radio Ranch?
Cielo Project at Radio Ranch reported $24K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $680K.
What does Cielo Project at Radio Ranch fund?
CIELO’s stated mission is to promote community, self-sufficiency, and leadership of Latinos in the South Sound through education, mental health services, and social and cultural activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cielo Project at Radio Ranch?
Cielo Project at Radio Ranch has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Cielo Project at Radio Ranch make grants?
CIELO’s stated mission focuses on Latinos in the South Sound. Its 2024 filing says its client services reached Thurston, Mason, and Lewis counties.
What is Cielo Project at Radio Ranch's EIN?
Cielo Project at Radio Ranch's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1728671. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 31, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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