Private foundation · EIN 86-3419328 · Aspen, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wwld 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $114K total, median $10K. 42% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$114K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CO
42%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mississippi Center for JusticeGulfport, MSGeneral support$20K
Jas Aspen ShowmassAspen, COGeneral support$16K
Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard ClubAspen, COGeneral support$15K
Giving Seed FoundationWashington, DCGeneral support$13K
Jazz AspenAspen, COGeneral support$10K
The Aspen InstituteAspen, COGeneral support$10K
Aspen Fire DepartmentAspen, COGeneral support$10K
High Fives FoundationTruckee, CAGeneral support$5,000
Mountain Rescue AssociationSan Diego, CAGeneral support$5,000
International Community FoundationNational City, CAGeneral support$5,000
The Performance ZoneNew York, NYGeneral support$2,500
Friends of Kafika HouseSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$2,500

By state: Colorado 5 · Mississippi 1 · California 4 · District of Columbia 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Wwld Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Aspen, Colorado, administered in care of Dale Goodman, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Wwld Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Wwld Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $114K across 12 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Wwld Foundation give?

Colorado (5 grants), Mississippi (1 grants), California (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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