Alpenglow Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alpenglow Foundation is a private foundation in Aspen, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $989,431 in 131 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$989,431
- Number of grants131
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$22.8 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $940,255 the year before.
18% of its 2024 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 | $940,255 | 117 | $21.1 million |
| 2024 | $989,431 | 131 | $22.8 million |
How to apply
Alpenglow 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 Alpenglow Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 71 | $566,831 |
| Utah | 18 | $118,000 |
| New York | 4 | $91,600 |
| Kentucky | 19 | $83,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,500 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $27,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Rescue Committee | General charitable | $75,000 |
| Tiny News Collective | General charitable | $50,500 |
| English in Action | General charitable | $50,400 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | General charitable | $50,000 |
| The Arts Campus at Willits | General charitable | $50,000 |
| The Aspen Institute | General charitable | $30,000 |
| Aspen Film | General charitable | $26,000 |
| Community Response Coalition of Kentucky | General charitable | $25,000 |
| Friends of Marolt Park | General charitable | $25,000 |
| Grand County Food Bank | General charitable | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains | General charitable | $25,000 |
| Wabisabi Moab | Immediate relief vouchers | $25,000 |
| Civicaspen | General charitable | $20,000 |
| Lift Up | General charitable | $20,000 |
| Roaring Fork Safe Passages | General charitable | $20,000 |
| Aspen Community Foundation | General charitable | $11,031 |
| Christ Church Cathedral | General charitable | $10,500 |
| American Rivers | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Beloved Asheville | General charitable | $10,000 |
| CLL Global Research Foundation | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Danceaspen | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Denver Art Muesum | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | General charitable | $10,000 |
| God's Pantry Food Bank Inc | Kentucky food bank | $10,000 |
| Jazz Aspen Snowmass | General charitable | $10,000 |
| La Clinica del Pueblo | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Moab Free Clinic | Fund health care for the uninsured without regard to immigration status or documentation | $10,000 |
| Moab Healthcare Foundation | Fund health care for the uninsured without regard to immigration status or documentation | $10,000 |
| Moab Valley Multicultural Center | Food bank and direct grants | $10,000 |
| Mountain Family Health Center | General charitable | $10,000 |
| River Center | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Thunder River Theater | General charitable | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General charitable | $10,000 |
| The Soldner Center | General charitable | $7,550 |
| Catholic Charities- Diocese of Lexington | Bridging the gap funding | $7,500 |
| Colorado River Boces | General charitable | $7,500 |
| Garrison Institute | General charitable | $6,600 |
| The Art Base | General charitable | $5,860 |
| Summit 54 | General charitable | $5,165 |
| American Kidney Fund | General charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John H Catto
- Laurel L Catto
- Laura Carmichael Smith
- Ian A Catto
- Sophia C Catto
Questions people ask
Does Alpenglow Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alpenglow Foundation give?
$989,431 in tax year 2024, across 131 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Alpenglow Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John H Catto (Director), Laurel L Catto (Director), Laura Carmichael Smith (Director) and Ian A Catto (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Alpenglow Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, food and hunger and international.