Foundations that fund organizations in Aspen, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Aspen nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $133K to Aspen organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Aspen around $5,000. 1 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Aspen
- $133K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in CA
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Aspen organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey S Pechter Family Foundation Inc | Delray Beach, FL | 1 | $125K | $125K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Karen and Russell Goldsmith Family Charitable Trust | Beverly Hills, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Wilson Sexton Foundation | Prosper, TX | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General operations to support mission |
| H Fort Flowers Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Unrestricted donation |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Aspen, California?
Jeffrey S Pechter Family Foundation Inc, Karen and Russell Goldsmith Family Charitable Trust, The Wilson Sexton Foundation, H Fort Flowers Foundation reported grants to Aspen organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Aspen. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.