Aim High Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Aim High Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $93,370 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $2,560 and the largest $55,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$93,370
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$2,560
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 4 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $93,370 | 10 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Aim High Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Aim High Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 5 | $84,850 |
| California | 3 | $3,400 |
| New York | 1 | $2,620 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brent's Place | Program development | $55,000 |
| High Line Canal Conservancy | Program development | $12,850 |
| Helen & Arthur E Johnson Depression Center | Program development | $11,000 |
| Food for Thought Denver | Program development | $5,000 |
| Cancer Research Institute | Program development | $2,620 |
| The Avery Coonley School | Program development | $2,500 |
| Ojai Valley Hospital Foundation | Program development | $2,500 |
| Warren House Village | Program development | $1,000 |
| Ojai Presbyterian Church | Program development | $500 |
| Taft Gardens Convervation Endowment Fund | Program development | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- Jean S Addy
- Elizabeth Addy
Questions people ask
Does Aim High Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Aim High Foundation give?
$93,370 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $2,560.
Who runs Aim High Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jean S Addy (President) and Elizabeth Addy (Director VP).
What does Aim High Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and health.