The Aspen Institute Inc
Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 840399006 · Private foundation
The Aspen Institute Inc is a private foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $16.9M in grants paid and $394.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 701 individual grants from this funder — $98.4M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Aspen Institute Inc funds
The Aspen Institute Inc's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include families, indigenous, women girls, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance SUPPORT OPERATING ACTIVITIES | Washington, DC | $2.5M | 2024 |
| Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance SUPPORT OPERATING ACTIVITIES | Washington, DC | $1.6M | 2023 |
| Ithaka Harbors Inc COLLEGE EXCELLENCE PROGRAM | New York, NY | $1.4M | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from The Aspen Institute Inc
The Aspen Institute Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at aspeninstitute.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Aspen Institute Inc
- Does The Aspen Institute Inc accept grant applications?
- The Aspen Institute Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Aspen Institute Inc fund?
- The Aspen Institute Inc's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance, Ithaka Harbors Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Aspen Institute Inc give in grants?
- The Aspen Institute Inc reported $16.9M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $98.4M over 701 grants.
- Where is The Aspen Institute Inc located?
- The Aspen Institute Inc is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 840399006.
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