CIELO FOUNDATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
EIN 77-0156247 · Arts, Culture & Humanities (A1260)
What they do
to PROVIDE MUSIC PERFORMANCE for YOUNG MUSICANS
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Basic facts we verified
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Money report from 2021The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders4 people are listed in the latest report.
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Leadership and board
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Board and leadership roster (4)
ANNE MARIE MISKEYSECRETARY
CANDACE CLAY CORBANIDIRECTOR
ROBERT JOSEPH BARBERACHIEF FINANCAL OFFIC
TAMSEN BESEKEPRESIDENT
About this charity
- Recognized since
- February 1987
- Location
- 11987 SILVER CREST ST, Moorpark, CA 93021
- County
- Ventura
- In care of
- ROBERT BARBERA
- Primary officer
- ROBERT BARBERA, FINANCIAL OFFICER
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2021
- Tax period began
- October 1, 2021
- Return type
- 990EZ
- Tax preparer
- HRB TAX GROUP INC
- NTEE classification
- Arts, Culture & Humanities (A1260)
- IRS tax category
- Other Grantmaking and Giving Services
- Revocation date
- February 15, 2026