Private foundation · EIN 45-4048834 · Aspen, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Alpenglow Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 131 grants paid, $989K total, median $5,000. 54% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
131
$989K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CO
54%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$17M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 40 of 131 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NYGeneral charitable$75K
Tiny News CollectivePhiladelphia, PAGeneral charitable$51K
English in ActionCarbondale, COGeneral charitable$50K
Food Bank of the RockiesDenver, COGeneral charitable$50K
The Arts Campus at WillitsBasalt, COGeneral charitable$50K
The Aspen InstituteAspen, COGeneral charitable$30K
Aspen FilmAspen, COGeneral charitable$26K
Community Response Coalition of KentuckyLexington, KYGeneral charitable$25K
Friends of Marolt ParkAspen, COGeneral charitable$25K
Grand County Food BankPrice, UTGeneral charitable$25K
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky MountainsDenver, COGeneral charitable$25K
Wabisabi MoabMoab, UTImmediate relief vouchers$25K
CivicaspenAspen, COGeneral charitable$20K
Lift UpAspen, COGeneral charitable$20K
Roaring Fork Safe PassagesBasalt, COGeneral charitable$20K
Aspen Community FoundationAspen, COGeneral charitable$11K
Christ Church CathedralNashville, TNGeneral charitable$11K
American RiversWashington, DCGeneral charitable$10K
Beloved AshevilleAsheville, NCGeneral charitable$10K
Cll Global Research FoundationHouston, TXGeneral charitable$10K
DanceaspenAspen, COGeneral charitable$10K
Denver Art MuesumDenver, COGeneral charitable$10K
Denver Rescue MissionDenver, COGeneral charitable$10K
God's Pantry Food Bank IncLexington, KYKentucky food bank$10K
Jazz Aspen SnowmassAspen, COGeneral charitable$10K
LA Clinica del PuebloCarbondale, COGeneral charitable$10K
Moab Free ClinicMoab, UTFund health care for the uninsured without regard to immigration status or documentation$10K
Moab Healthcare FoundationMoab, UTFund health care for the uninsured without regard to immigration status or documentation$10K
Moab Valley Multicultural CenterMoab, UTFood bank and direct grants$10K
Mountain Family Health CenterGlenwood Springs, COGeneral charitable$10K
River CenterNew Castle, COGeneral charitable$10K
Thunder River TheaterCarbondale, COGeneral charitable$10K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCGeneral charitable$10K
The Soldner CenterAspen, COGeneral charitable$7,550
Catholic Charities- Diocese of LexingtonLexington, KYBridging the gap funding$7,500
Colorado River BocesBattlement Mesa, COGeneral charitable$7,500
Garrison InstituteGarrison, NYGeneral charitable$6,600
The Art BaseBasalt, COGeneral charitable$5,860
Summit 54Aspen, COGeneral charitable$5,165
American Kidney FundRockville, MDGeneral charitable$5,000

By state: Colorado 71 · Utah 18 · New York 4 · Kentucky 19 · Pennsylvania 1 · District of Columbia 5

About this foundation

Alpenglow Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Aspen, Colorado, administered in care of John H Catto, tax-exempt since 2013. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Alpenglow Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Alpenglow Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $989K across 131 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Alpenglow Foundation give?

Colorado (71 grants), Utah (18 grants), New York (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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