Aaron Rashti Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Aaron Rashti Family Foundation is a private foundation in Greenwood Village, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $381,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $24,000 and the largest $70,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$381,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$24,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$7.7 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $334,300 the year before.
23% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $302,000 | 10 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $334,300 | 13 | $6.9 million |
| 2025 | $381,000 | 13 | $7.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert Rashti Trustee 7600 Landmark Way 1102, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (757) 620-0081 |
| What to submit | Written, to include documentation of purpose and use of funds |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | No restriction or limitations on awards |
What Aaron Rashti Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 5 | $130,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $70,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $60,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $45,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $30,000 |
| New York | 1 | $24,000 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Defense Fund | Environmental | $70,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Nature preservation | $60,000 |
| Colorado Public Radio | Public broadcast program | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rocky MNT | Outreach support for family planning | $50,000 |
| Antioch Univ New England | Educaton and research | $45,000 |
| Climate Ride | Climate movement | $30,000 |
| American Jewish World Service | Food bank | $24,000 |
| Fistula Foundation | Medical | $20,000 |
| Denver Health Foundation | Medical | $15,000 |
| A Thousand Summers | Youth organization | $10,000 |
| Metro Caring | Food bank | $5,000 |
| Scottish Rite Hospital for Children | Medical | $1,000 |
| Shriner Hospital for Children | Medical | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert A Rashti
Questions people ask
Does Aaron Rashti Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines.
How much does Aaron Rashti Family Foundation give?
$381,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $24,000.
Who runs Aaron Rashti Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert A Rashti (Trustee).
What does Aaron Rashti Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and food and hunger.