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Aspen Community Foundation

Basalt, Colorado  ·  EIN 840829226  ·  Private foundation

Aspen Community Foundation is a Colorado-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $16.1M in annual giving against $47.9M in assets. This page documents the 2,161 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Aspen Community Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$16.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$47.9M
Total assets
2,161
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Aspen Community Foundation funds

Aspen Community Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, domestic violence, early childhood education, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFinancial EmpowermentFood & Agriculture

Populations it has supported include children, families, hispanic communities, homeless population, low-income communities, older adults.

childrenfamilieshispanic communitieshomeless populationlow-income communitiesolder adultswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Aspen Community Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Presido Graduate School
TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES.
San Francisco, CA$1.5M2017
UCLA Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Pasadena, CA$1.0M2024
Farms Work Wonders
GENERAL SUPPORT
Wardensville, WV$900K2020
Farms Work Wonders
THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS GENERAL SUPPORT.
Wardensville, WV$750K2023
Hammer Museum of Art and Cultural Center at UCLA
GENERAL SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$634K2020
Manaus
GENERAL SUPPORT
Carbondale, CO$608K2020
Aspen Education Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Aspen, CO$600K2024
Hammer Museum of Art and Cultural Center at UCLA
THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS GENERAL SUPPORT.
Los Angeles, CA$580K2022
Hammer Museum of Art and Cultural Center at UCLA
MUSEUM SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$520K2019
Dana-farber Cancer Institute
THIS GRANT IS UNRESTRICTED.
Boston, MA$500K2022
Dana-farber Cancer Institute
TO SUPPORT A RESEARCH PROJECT
Boston, MA$500K2024
Hotchkiss School
TO SUPPORT AN ENDOWED FUND
Lakeville, CT$500K2024
Mountain Family Health Center
GENERAL SUPPORT
Glenwood Springs, CO$485K2020
Valley Settlement
GENERAL COVID19 SUPPORT
Glenwood Springs, CO$472K2020
Hammer Museum of Art and Cultural Center at UCLA
THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE PURCHASE OF NARI'S PIECE.
Los Angeles, CA$450K2023

Aspen Community Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$8.4M
2018$7.6M
2019$8.8M
2020$15.3M
2022$12.6M
2023$13.5M
2024$17.3M

How to apply for funding from Aspen Community Foundation

Aspen Community Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at aspencommunityfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Aspen Community Foundation

Does Aspen Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Aspen Community Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Aspen Community Foundation fund?
Aspen Community Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Presido Graduate School, UCLA Foundation, Farms Work Wonders. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Aspen Community Foundation give in grants?
Aspen Community Foundation reported $16.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $83.5M over 2,161 grants.
Where is Aspen Community Foundation located?
Aspen Community Foundation is based in Basalt, Colorado. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 840829226.
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About this profile. This page is built from Aspen Community Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Aspen Community Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.