Cios
Cios is a private foundation based in Wilson, Wyoming. Its filing describes CIOs Against Cancer as a community of technology leaders that uses executive influence to raise awareness and funding for early-career cancer research grants.
Cios at a glance
In short: Cios gave $4.2M across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $114K), top state Texas. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,233,000
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- -5.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $114,405
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $109,157,234
- +3.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (5 of 37, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (31% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cios
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3465 N Pines Way 104Pmb61, Wilson, WY 83014
Phone: (307) 699-0808
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cios funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Agape Child and Family Services ($280K). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
193 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 70 grants of 193 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (31%), Tennessee (10%), Illinois (8%), Wyoming (8%), and Georgia (8%). These figures describe the locations of recipients, not necessarily the locations where grant-funded work took place.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cios open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 37 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $88K; repeat grants $119K. How we count
Medians: $100K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 78% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4.2M (2025) to $6.0M (2023). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $4.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Agape Child and Family Services Memphis, TN | General Funds | $280,000 |
| TMS Global Norcross, GA | General Funds | $275,000 |
| Faith Comes by Hearing Albuquerque, NM | General Funds | $250,000 |
| Mission Waco Mission World Waco, TX | General Funds | $250,000 |
| Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX | Scholarships | $240,000 |
| Wheaton College Wheaton, IL | Wade Center | $220,000 |
| Mission Arlington Arlington, TX | General Funds | $180,000 |
| Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY | General Funds | $170,000 |
| Open Table Phoenix, AZ | General Funds | $170,000 |
| East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX | General Funds | $150,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $109,157,234 | $4,648,723 | $5,817,983 | $4,233,000 | 37 | $4,988,724 | $4,044,178 | $5,219,945 |
| 2024 | $105,067,299 | $8,015,857 | $5,937,379 | $4,761,500 | 39 | $5,453,399 | $7,533,471 | $4,921,354 |
| 2023 | $99,916,202 | $1,521,272 | $7,059,545 | $6,009,600 | 41 | $6,670,376 | $1,757,507 | $4,815,077 |
| 2022 | $98,349,403 | $2,570,504 | $6,333,357 | $5,203,597 | 41 | $5,800,671 | $2,108,425 | $6,894,371 |
| 2021 | $111,472,237 | $6,883,027 | $5,707,972 | $4,586,384 | 35 | — | $6,434,730 | $5,622,609 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cios reported a distributable amount of $5.2M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated on the filing is to raise awareness and funding for early-career cancer research. The 2025 grants listed, however, include awards for general funds, scholarships, and other purposes; the listed recipients include social-service organizations and educational institutions.
Grantee descriptions illustrate some of the organizations supported. Agape Child and Family Services says it provides children and families with healthy homes. Mission Waco Mission World describes Christian-based programs for people experiencing poverty and marginalization. Dallas Baptist University says it provides Christ-centered higher education, while Wheaton College says it serves Jesus Christ through liberal arts and graduate education. Open Table says it works with adults and families living in poverty to access community resources and pursue a pathway out of poverty. Hungry Souls says it helps provide food-insecure children in the greater Austin area with nutrition.
Grantmaking
In 2025, Cios reported 37 grants totaling $4,233,000. Grants ranged from $20,000 to $280,000, with a median award of $100,000. Among the listed awards were $280,000 to Agape Child and Family Services for general funds; $250,000 to Mission Waco Mission World for general funds; $240,000 to Dallas Baptist University for scholarships; $220,000 to Wheaton College for the Wade Center; and $170,000 to Open Table for general funds. Other listed recipients included One by One Ministries and East Texas Baptist University, each receiving $150,000, and Hungry Souls, which received $145,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul Piper, Shirley Piper, Polly Piper Rickard, Jill Piper, and Lynn Piper as trustees.
Cios's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; 4 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lynn Piper
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$43K (2025)
Paul Piper
Trustee
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$336K (2021) → $360K (2025)
Polly Piper Rickard
Trustee
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$108K (2021) → $108K (2025)
Shirley Piper
Trustee
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$198K (2021) → $210K (2025)
Jill Piper
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $360K, to Paul Piper (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Cios
How much does Cios give each year?
Cios gave $4.2M across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4.8M across 39 grants.
What is Cios's typical grant size?
Cios's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $114,405, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cios that year got $88K on average.
Where does Cios give grants?
Cios's top state is Texas, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (10%) and Illinois (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, WY (4 grants), Dallas, TX (3 grants), Memphis, TN (2 grants) and San Antonio, TX (2 grants).
Does Cios give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of Cios's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Cios's largest grantees?
Cios's largest 2025 grantees include Agape Child and Family Services ($280,000), TMS Global ($275,000) and Faith Comes by Hearing ($250,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cios?
Cios reported $109.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Cios fund?
The mission stated on the filing is to raise awareness and funding for early-career cancer research. The 2025 grants listed, however, include awards for general funds, scholarships, and other purposes; the listed recipients include social-service organizations and educational institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cios?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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 2021–2025.
Does Cios accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Cios funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cios-morg_91186fdeeca64d8ba21ed2c3eb931755
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