Ciel Foundation is located in Bellingham, WA. According to its NTEE Classification (T23) the organization is classified as: Private Operating Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ciel Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Ciel Foundation generated $17.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $46.3k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OVERSEE AND COORDINATE FOUNDATION OPERATIONS BOOKKEEPING PREPARING IRS DOCUMENTS BANKING. DOES NOT INCLUDED EXCISE TAX OR ELECTRONIC FILING FEES
SKYWOOD FOOD FOREST: SKYWOOD PRODUCTION INCREASED THIS YEAR THANKS IN PART TO FAVORABLE WEATHER AS WELL AS THE MATURATION OF PLANTINGS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS. SEVERAL NEW FRUIT VEGETABLE AND NUT VARIETIES CAME AVAILABLE FOR DONATION TO THE BELLINGHAM FOOD BANK AND BIRCHWOOD FOOD DESERT FIGHTERS NON-PROFITS. MULTIPLE TOURS AND A HALF DOZEN CONSULTS WERE CONDUCTED CONTINUING THE EDUCATIONAL GOALS OF SKYWOOD. IN THE SPRING THE WORK WAS FINISHED ON THE INSTALLATION OF THE SOLAR PANELS WHICH ALLOW FOR STORING WATER IN THE SYSTEM INTO THE DRY SUMMER MONTHS. ONCE AGAIN NEW PLANTINGS AS WELL AS THE PROPAGATION OF OLDER PLANTINGS ACCOMPLISHED THIS YEAR WILL CONTINUE TO EXPAND THE HARVEST FOR DONATION IN THE COMING YEARS.
TEACHING TUTORING AND EDUCATION: KARA BLACK TAUGHT ENGLISH TO ADULTS THROUGH WHATCOM COMMUNITY COLLEGE TUTORING OF SMALL GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS IN AND OUT OF THE CLASSROOM. SHE OFFERED NO-COST PRIVATE TUTORING IN ENGLISH TO SEVERAL ADULTS AND CHILDREN. EARLY IN THE YEAR SHE OFFERED NO-COST K-8 TUTORING TO A LOW INCOME STUDENT IN MIXED SUBJECTS. IN ADDITION SHE CONTINUED TO COORDINATE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING FOR TWO REFUGEE FAMILIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kara Black Managing Trustee & Tutor | 7 | $21,680 | |
Richard Black Trustee | 0.5 | $0 | |
Heather Black Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Interest on Savings | $16,702 |
Dividends & Interest | $1,045 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $0 |
Capital Gain Net Income | $0 |
Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
Income Modifications | $0 |
Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
Other Income | $0 |
Total Revenue | $17,747 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $1,450 |
Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Taxes | $804 |
Depreciation | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $0 |
Printing and publications | $0 |
Other expenses | $38,838 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $42,863 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $3,420 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $46,283 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $24,895 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $380,000 |
Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
Grants receivable | $0 |
Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
Investments—other | $32,465 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $447,360 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, Ciel Foundation has awarded $3,420 in support to 13 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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BELLINGHAM UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE CHURCH AND ITS JUSTICE ACTIVITIES | $2,220 |
NSEA PURPOSE: SUPPORT THEIR WORK | $100 |
RESOURCES PURPOSE: SUPPORT THEIR WORK | $100 |
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS PURPOSE: SUPPORT THEIR WORK | $100 |
WHATCOM HUMANE SOCIETY PURPOSE: SUPPORT THEIR WORK | $100 |
WHATCOM LAND TRUST PURPOSE: SUPPORT THEIR WORK | $100 |