Cios
CIOS is a private foundation based in Wilson, Wyoming, incorporated in 1952 in Tennessee and liquidated into a charitable trust in 1987. The organization holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and operates as a family foundation with a focus on religious and educational philanthropy.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$105.1M
+5.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.8M
-20.8% YoY
Grant Count
39
-4.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$122K
-16.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cios reported a distributable amount of $4.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
CIOS provides grants for Protestant church support and religious programs, including Christian education, evangelism, welfare, and support for foreign missions. The foundation's primary funding interests encompass:
- Education: Graduate and professional education
- Religion: Christianity, Protestantism, and theology
- Human Services
Grantmaking
CIOS is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding. Recent grant activity includes:
Grant Range
**: $629
Average Grant
**: $629
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CIOS funds projects across 20 states, with particular activity in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, New Mexico, New York, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. Major funding cities include Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, and Seattle.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $105,067,299
- Total Revenue: $8,015,857
- Total Expenses: $5,937,379
- Investment Income: $1,743,585
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $99.9 million
- Total Revenue: $1.52 million
- Total Expenses: $7.06 million
- Total Liabilities: $23,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $105,067,299 | $99,916,202 | $98,349,403 |
| Revenue | $8,015,857 | $1,521,272 | $2,570,504 |
| Expenses | $5,937,379 | $7,059,545 | $6,333,357 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $5,453,399 | $6,670,376 | $5,800,671 |
| Net Investment Income | $7,533,471 | $1,757,507 | $2,108,425 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,921,354 | $4,815,077 | $6,894,371 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
156 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include One More Child Project ($500,000), Agape Child and Family Services ($280,000), Dallas Baptist University ($250,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A CHRISTIAN MINISTRY IN THE NATIONAL PARKS GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO | GENERAL FUNDS | $80,000 |
| AGAPE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES MEMPHIS, TN | GENERAL FUNDS | $280,000 |
| ARRABON RICHMOND, VA | GENERAL FUNDS | $75,000 |
| B H CARROLL THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE ARLINGTON, TX | GENERAL FUNDS | $150,000 |
| BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP INSTITUTE FOR EQUIPPING HANNIBAL, MO | GENERAL FUNDS | $150,000 |
| BAPTIST STANDARD PLANO, TX | GENERAL FUNDS | $75,000 |
| BAPTIST WOMEN IN MINISTRY ABILENE, TX | GENERAL FUNDS | $65,000 |
| CS LEWIS INSTITUTE SPRINGFIELD, VA | GENERAL FUNDS | $75,000 |
| CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY | GENERAL FUNDS | $120,000 |
| CENTRAL BAPTIST THEOLOGIAL SEMINARY SHAWNEE, KS | GENERAL FUNDS | $75,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key personnel include:
- Paul Piper — Trustee (compensation: $350,000)
- Shirley Piper — Address Trustee (compensation: $220,000)
- Polly Piper Rickard — Trustee (compensation: $108,000)
- Jill Piper — Trustee
- Lynn Piper — Trustee
The foundation employs 3 staff members.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL PIPER | TRUSTEE | 40 | $350,000 |
| SHIRLEY PIPER | TRUSTEE | 40 | $220,000 |
| POLLY PIPER RICKARD | TRUSTEE | 40 | $108,000 |
| JILL PIPER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LYNN PIPER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 3465 N Pines Way Ste 104 PMB 61, Wilson, WY 83014-9129
Phone: 307-699-0808
The foundation does not maintain a publicly listed website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cios fund?
CIOS provides grants for Protestant church support and religious programs, including Christian education, evangelism, welfare, and support for foreign missions. The foundation's primary funding interests encompass: • **Education**: Graduate and professional education • **Religion**: Christianity, Protestantism, and theology • **Human Services**
How do I apply for a grant from Cios?
CIOS is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding. Recent grant activity includes: • **Total giving (2024)**: $4,761,500 • **Total grants awarded (previous year)**: 9,580 grants • **Average grant size**: $629 • **Typical award range**: $10,000–$797,164 Recent grants include awards to Agape Child and Family Services ($280,000), Faith Comes By Hearing ($250,000), and Dallas Baptist University for scholarships ($250,000).
Where does Cios make grants?
CIOS funds projects across 20 states, with particular activity in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, New Mexico, New York, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. Major funding cities include Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, and Seattle.
What size grants does Cios award?
In 2024, Cios awarded 39 grants totaling $4.8M — an average of about $122K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Cios required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Cios reported a distributable amount of $4.9M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Cios's EIN?
Cios's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2472778. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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