Community foundation · EIN 84-0829226
Aspen Community Foundation
Basalt, CO
Aspen Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Basalt, CO. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $19.7M in grants paid across 503 grants, with $62.3M in total assets. Its largest grants went to UCLA Foundation, Aspen Education Foundation and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Aspen Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Aspen community foundation builds philanthropy and supports nonprofit organizations by connecting donors to community needs, building permanent charitable funds and bringing people together to solve community problems.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA Foundation | Pasadena, CA | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| Aspen Education Foundation | Aspen, CO | General Support | $600,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | To Support a Research Project | $500,000 |
| Hotchkiss School | Lakeville, CT | To Support an Endowed Fund | $500,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | To Support Dr. Marinac's Research | $300,000 |
| Jazz Aspen Snowmass | Aspen, CO | The Purpose of This Grant Is General Support. | $275,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | To Support the Fund for Early Detection and Dr. Marinac's Work | $250,000 |
| English in Action | Basalt, CO | The Purpose of This Grant Is General Support. | $235,000 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts Center | Snowmass Village, CO | The Purpose of This Grant Is to Support the National Council, a Title Sponsor Level for the Summer Series and the Recognition Dinner and Paddle Raise. | $200,000 |
| Colorado State University Foundation | Fort Collins, CO | Dr. Mcgrath's Research | $200,000 |
| Community Office for Resource Efficiency | Basalt, CO | General Support | $200,000 |
| Conservation Colorado Education Fund | Denver, CO | This Grant Is Unrestricted. | $200,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | Dr. Marinac's Research | $200,000 |
| The Aspen Institute | Aspen, CO | To Support the Trustee Annual Fund (50k), the Annual Awards Dinner (75k) and Unrestricted Support. | $200,000 |
| The Savings Collaborative | Carbondale, CO | General Support | $200,000 |
| Hotchkiss School | Lakeville, CT | To Support the Endowed Teaching Chair | $150,000 |
| Roaring Fork Community Development Corporation | Carbondale, CO | General Operations | $150,000 |
| Valley Settlement | Glenwood Springs, CO | Is to Support a $100,000 Contribution to the Capital Campaign and a $50,000 Contribution to General Operating Expenses. | $150,000 |
| Hammer Museum of Art and Cultural Center at UCLA | Los Angeles, CA | To Support the Purchase of an Allison Katz Painting | $140,000 |
| Climate Democracy Initiative | Denver, CO | General Support | $130,000 |
| Climate Democracy Initiative | Denver, CO | General Support | $130,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains | Dallas, TX | General Support | $125,000 |
| Aspen Art Museum | Aspen, CO | To Support Artcrush 2024 Live Lot 12: Jason Moran: Artcrush Experience | $120,000 |
| Danceaspen | Aspen, CO | General Support | $106,000 |
| Collier Community Foundation | Naples, FL | For the Bob and Joyce Rankin Trust | $103,948 |
The 25 largest of 503 grants listed on the return. 37 grants to individuals ($129K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Colorado$11.9M · 373 grants
- California$1.53M · 14 grants
- Massachusetts$1.32M · 7 grants
- New York$785K · 30 grants
- Connecticut$658K · 3 grants
- Texas$310K · 4 grants
- District of Columbia$245K · 8 grants
- Florida$157K · 5 grants
- Maryland$87.5K · 2 grants
- Pennsylvania$75K · 3 grants
- Minnesota$50K · 1 grant
- Michigan$50K · 1 grant
Quick answers
Does Aspen Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Aspen Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Aspen Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $19,657,650 in grants paid (503 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Aspen Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to UCLA Foundation (CA), $1M, Aspen Education Foundation (CO), $600K, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (MA), $500K, Hotchkiss School (CT), $500K and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (MA), $300K.