Private foundation · EIN 82-3638762 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Aventurine Tree 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: 6 grants paid, $156K total, median $11K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$156K
Median grant
$11K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2024

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Steamboat Symphony OrchestraSteamboat Spr, COGeneral & Unrestricted$78K
The Foundation Steamboat Springs Winter Sports ClSteamboat Springs, COGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Undiscovered EarthSteamboat Springs, COPrescription for the Arts Program$13K
348 Oak Street City Steamboat Springs State ColoSteamboat Springs, COFund for Casey's Pond$10K
Steamboat Springs School District No Re-2Steamboat Springs, COSteamboat Spring Education Association - Scholarship Fund$5,000
Steamboat Springs School District No Re-2Steamboat Springs, COCharitable Event$1,380

About this foundation

Aventurine Tree Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2018. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Aventurine Tree 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 Aventurine Tree Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $156K across 6 grants, a median of $11K.

Where does Aventurine Tree Foundation give?

Colorado (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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