Private foundation · EIN 84-7011247 · Rapid City, South Dakota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Aspen Trust

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: 20 grants paid, $306K total, median $6,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
20
$306K
Median grant
$6,000
Stays in SD
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.5M

Grants paid in 2024

20 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $306K; Part I reports $389K in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pef Israel Endowmant Funds IncNew York, NYCharity$133K
New Israel FundNew York, NYCharity$42K
Acta Non Verba FarmOakland, CACharity$18K
Open University of IsraelNew York, NYCharity$17K
Gilead HouseNovato, CACharity$10K
LA CASA de Las MadresSan Francisco, CACharity$10K
Louisiana Bucket BrigadeNew Orleans, LACharity$10K
One Family FundPhiladelphia, PACharity$10K
18 ReasonsSan Francisco, CACharity$8,000
Surprise Valley Culture and ArtsCedarville, CACharity$8,000
Big Brother Big Sisters of NhStratham, NHCharity$4,000
Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PACharity$4,000
Friends of Farallone PTOMontara, CACharity$4,000
Institute for Jewish SpiritualityNew York, NYCharity$4,000
Lavendar Youth Recreation & Info CtSan Francisco, CACharity$4,000
Meals on Wheels San FranciscoSan Francisco, CACharity$4,000
Pro Bono DoctorsDelray Beach, FLCharity$4,000
St Marks School AltadenaAltadena, CACharity$4,000
UnrwaWashington, DCCharity$4,000
We Care SolarBerkeley, CACharity$4,000

By state: New York 4 · California 10 · Pennsylvania 2 · Louisiana 1 · New Hampshire 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Aspen Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Rapid City, South Dakota, administered in care of Iq Eq Trust Company US LLC Ttee, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Aspen Trust 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 Aspen Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $306K across 20 grants, a median of $6,000.

Where does Aspen Trust give?

New York (4 grants), California (10 grants), Pennsylvania (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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