Cios | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 74-2472778
Foundation Overview
Based in Wilson, WY, Cios has awarded 195 grants totaling $25,236,178 to organizations in Colorado, Tennessee and 19 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $797,164, with a median award of $83,334.
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New Applicant Friendliness
10 of 37 recipients (27%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 35% in Texas and funding distributed across 21 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Dallas (34%), Abilene (12%), San Antonio (10%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 8% change over 4 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (50%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Cios's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Christian Ministry In The National Parks | $80,000 | Greenwood Village, CO, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Agape Child And Family Services | $280,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Baptist Standard | $75,000 | Plano, TX, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Baptist Women In Ministry | $35,000 | Abilene, TX, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Burke Center For Youth | $25,000 | Driftwood, TX, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Cs Lewis Institute | $75,000 | Springfield, VA, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Campbellsville University | $170,000 | Campbellsville, KY, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Central Baptist Theologial Seminary | $25,000 | Shawnee, KS, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Christian Latina Leadership Institute | $20,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Community Foundation Of Jackson Hole | $125,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Dallas Baptist University | $240,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Scholarships | 2024 |
| Denison Forum | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| East Texas Baptist University | $150,000 | Marshall, TX, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Faith Comes By Hearing | $250,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Families Matter | $100,000 | Hallowell, MN, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Fuller Theological Seminary | $100,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation | $33,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Honor Health Foundation | $100,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Hungry Souls | $145,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Kids Hope Usa | $100,000 | Zeeland, MI, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Middle East Bible Outreach | $50,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Mission Arlington | $180,000 | Arlington, TX, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Mission Waco Mission World | $250,000 | Waco, TX, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Northern Seminary | $120,000 | Lisle, IL, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Oak Grove Christian Ministries | $100,000 | Menlo Park, CA, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| One By One Ministries | $150,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Open Table | $170,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Presbyterian Children's Home And Services | $100,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Presbyterian Church Of Jackson Hole | $120,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Rice Owl Club | $100,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Sower's Field | $50,000 | Goleta, CA, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Student Ministry Essentials | $75,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Teton Youth Family Services | $60,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Texas Baptist Mission Foundation | $30,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Tms Global | $275,000 | Norcross, GA, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| Wheaton College | $220,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Wade Center | 2024 |
| Youth Choirs Inc | $30,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Funds | 2024 |
| A Christian Ministry In The National Parks | $80,000 | Greenwood Village, CO, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Agape Child And Family Services | $280,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Agros International | $30,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Arrabon | $75,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Asbury Theological Seminary | $225,000 | Wilmore, KY, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| B H Carroll Theological Institute | $200,000 | Irving, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Banner Health Foundation | $100,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Baptist Standard | $75,000 | Plano, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Baptist Women In Ministry | $100,000 | Abilene, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Buckner International | $250,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Cs Lewis Institute | $75,000 | Springfield, VA, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Center For Christian Education | $95,000 | Irving, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Central Baptist Theologial Seminary | $100,000 | Shawnee, KS, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Jackson Hole | $125,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Dallas Baptist University | $325,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Denison Forum | $30,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Desert Hills Presbyterian Church | $40,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Evantell | $125,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Faith Comes By Hearing | $250,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Families Matter | $100,000 | Hallowell, MN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes - Austin | $55,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes - Wyoming | $50,000 | Pinedale, WY, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Galveston Urban Ministries | $500,000 | Galveston, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries | $50,000 | Boerne, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Kids Hope Usa | $150,000 | Zeeland, MI, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Middle East Bible Outreach | $150,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Mission Arlington | $120,000 | Arlington, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Northern Seminary | $132,000 | Lisle, IL, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| One By One Ministries | $84,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| One More Child Project | $500,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Open Table | $200,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Presbyterian Church Of Jackson Hole | $25,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Samford University | $300,000 | Homewood, AL, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Sower's Field | $50,000 | Goleta, CA, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Student Ministry Essentials | $69,600 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Texas Baptist Missions Foundation | $194,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Tms Global | $200,000 | Norcross, GA, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Wheaton College | $270,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Wade Center | 2022 |
| Wmu Of Texas | $60,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| World Methodist Evangelism | $50,000 | Lafayette, IN, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Youth Choirs Inc | $120,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| A Christian Ministry In The National Parks | $80,000 | Greenwood Village, CO, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Agape Child And Family Services | $100,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Agros International | $30,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Asbury Theological Seminary | $300,000 | Wilmore, KY, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| B H Carroll Theological Institute | $242,500 | Irving, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Baptist General Convention Of Texas | $797,164 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Baptist Women In Ministry | $10,000 | Abilene, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Buckner International | $250,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Cs Lewis Institute | $50,000 | Springfield, VA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Central Baptist Theologial Seminary | $50,000 | Shawnee, KS, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Dallas Baptist University | $325,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Denison Forum | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Desert Hills Presbyterian Church | $25,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Evantell | $55,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Faith Comes By Hearing | $25,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Families Matter | $75,000 | Hallowell, MN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Fellowship Associates | $50,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes - Austin | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes - Wyoming | $55,000 | Pinedale, WY, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Fuller Theological Seminary | $250,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Hardin Simmons University | $51,250 | Abilene, TX, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries | $50,000 | Boerne, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Honor Health Foundation | $85,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Judson College | $150,000 | Marion, AL, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Kids Hope Usa | $60,000 | Zeeland, MI, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Middle East Bible Outreach | $60,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Mission Arlington | $120,000 | Arlington, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Northern Seminary | $132,000 | Lisle, IL, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| One By One Ministries | $55,150 | Memphis, TN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Pfeiffer University | $100,000 | Misenheimer, NC, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Presbyterian Children's Home And Services | $60,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Presbyterian Church Of Jackson Hole | $25,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Samford University | $483,333 | Homewood, AL, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Sower's Field | $50,000 | Goleta, CA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Student Ministry Essentials | $67,200 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Tms Global | $350,000 | Norcross, GA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| University Of Texas Health Sciences Center | $120,000 | Houston, TX, US | Global Health | 2021 |
| Wheaton College | $260,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Wade Center | 2021 |
| World Methodist Evangelism | $25,000 | Lafayette, IN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Young Life | $25,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Youth Choirs Inc | $30,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| A Christian Ministry In The National Parks | $80,000 | Greenwood Village, CO, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Agape Child And Family Services | $100,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Agros International | $30,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Asbury Theological Seminary | $300,000 | Wilmore, KY, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| B H Carroll Theological Institute | $242,500 | Irving, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Baptist General Convention Of Texas | $797,164 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Baptist Women In Ministry | $10,000 | Abilene, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Buckner International | $250,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Cs Lewis Institute | $50,000 | Springfield, VA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Central Baptist Theologial Seminary | $50,000 | Shawnee, KS, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Dallas Baptist University | $325,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Denison Forum | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Desert Hills Presbyterian Church | $25,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Evantell | $55,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Faith Comes By Hearing | $25,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Families Matter | $75,000 | Hallowell, MN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Fellowship Associates | $50,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes - Austin | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes - Wyoming | $55,000 | Pinedale, WY, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Fuller Theological Seminary | $250,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Hardin Simmons University | $51,250 | Abilene, TX, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries | $50,000 | Boerne, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Honor Health Foundation | $85,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Judson College | $150,000 | Marion, AL, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Kids Hope Usa | $60,000 | Zeeland, MI, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Middle East Bible Outreach | $60,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Mission Arlington | $120,000 | Arlington, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Northern Seminary | $132,000 | Lisle, IL, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| One By One Ministries | $55,150 | Memphis, TN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Pfeiffer University | $100,000 | Misenheimer, NC, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Presbyterian Children's Home And Services | $60,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Presbyterian Church Of Jackson Hole | $25,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Samford University | $483,333 | Homewood, AL, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Sower's Field | $50,000 | Goleta, CA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Student Ministry Essentials | $67,200 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Tms Global | $350,000 | Norcross, GA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| University Of Texas Health Sciences Center | $120,000 | Houston, TX, US | Global Health | 2021 |
| Wheaton College | $260,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Wade Center | 2021 |
| World Methodist Evangelism | $25,000 | Lafayette, IN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Young Life | $25,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Youth Choirs Inc | $30,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Abilene Christian University | $30,000 | Abilene, TX, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Agape Child And Family Services | $345,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Agros International | $30,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Asbury Theological Seminary | $240,000 | Wilmore, KY, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| B H Carroll Theological Institute | $269,500 | Irving, TX, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Baptist General Convention Of Texas | $510,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Community Foundation Of Jackson Hole | $200,000 | Wilson, WY, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Dallas Baptist University | $500,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Denison Forum | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Desert Hills Presbyterian Church | $25,000 | Carefree, AZ, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Evantell | $120,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Families Matter | $37,500 | Memphis, TN, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes - Austin | $50,000 | Spicewood, TX, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes - Wyoming | $80,000 | Pinedale, WY, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Foster Village | $150,000 | Dripping Springs, TX, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation | $100,000 | Moose, WY, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Hardin Simmons University | $51,250 | Abilene, TX, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries | $50,000 | Boerne, TX, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Honor Health Foundation | $85,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Judson College | $200,000 | Marion, AL, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Kids Hope Usa | $50,000 | Zeeland, MI, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Middle East Bible Outreach | $170,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Mission Arlington | $120,000 | Arlington, TX, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| National Christian Foundation | $5,000 | Alpharetta, GA, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Open Table | $200,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Pfeiffer University | $50,000 | Misenheimer, NC, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Presbyterian Children's Home And Services | $140,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Samford University | $83,334 | Homewood, AL, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Sower's Field | $50,000 | Goleta, CA, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| St John's Hospital Foundation | $40,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Student Ministry Essentials | $64,800 | Lakeland, FL, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| Tms Global | $325,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Funds | 2020 |
| University Of Texas Health Sciences Center | $60,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Global Health | 2020 |
| Wheaton College | $100,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Wade Center | 2020 |
| Youth Choirs Inc | $30,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Funds | 2020 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Cios as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 74-2472778 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 3465 N PINES WAY 104PMB61 Wilson, WY 83014-9127 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Cios's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Paul Piper |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Shirley Piper |
| Trustee | Polly Piper Rickard |
| Trustee | Jill Piper |
| Trustee | Lynn Piper |
Forms 990-PF
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