The Ciel Foundation
The Ciel Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bellingham, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $368K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2K. Net investment income was $17K.
The Ciel Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ciel Foundation gave $2K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,080
- -55.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -88.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,040
- +276.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,040
- Total assets
- $367,780
- -12.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Ciel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship ($2K). Together the top 2 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Ciel Foundation gives
- Giving fell 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2025) to $5K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship Bellingham, WA | Charitable contribution | $1,580 |
| Immigrant Resources Immediate Suppo Bellingham, WA | Charitable contribution | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $367,780 | $17,869 | $66,748 | $2,080 | 2 | $69,448 | $17,499 |
| 2024 | $419,746 | $14,377 | $28,166 | $4,695 | 17 | $28,166 | $14,069 |
| 2023 | $447,360 | $17,747 | $46,283 | $3,420 | 13 | $46,283 | $17,512 |
| 2022 | $472,696 | $61,666 | $42,136 | $3,170 | 2 | $38,504 | $57,853 |
| 2021 | $439,777 | $21,401 | $39,239 | $3,740 | 32 | $34,150 | $15,890 |
| 2020 | $458,837 | $31,371 | $33,538 | $3,460 | 32 | — | $31,366 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ciel Foundation is led by Kara Black, Managing Trustee, Teacher & Case Management since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kara Black
Managing Trustee, Teacher & Case Management
Trustee & Manager → Managing Trustee & Tutor, 2021
Managing Trustee & Tutor → Managing Trustee, Teacher & Case Management, 2025
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $44K (2025)
Heather Black
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Black
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $44K, to Kara Black (Managing Trustee & Teacher & Case Management).
Frequently asked questions about The Ciel Foundation
How much does The Ciel Foundation give each year?
The Ciel Foundation gave $2K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 17 grants.
How large is The Ciel Foundation?
The Ciel Foundation reported $368K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $18K.
Where does The Ciel Foundation operate?
The Ciel Foundation has awarded grants in Arkansas, California, District of Columbia, Iowa, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington.
What is The Ciel Foundation's EIN?
The Ciel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0310522. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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