Arches Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Arches Foundation is a private foundation in Aspen, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $454,100 in 83 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $226,000. 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$454,100
- Number of grants83
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$226,000
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $292,108 the year before.
8% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $292,108 | 94 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $454,100 | 83 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
Arches 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 Arches Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 52 | $288,350 |
| New York | 8 | $64,500 |
| California | 5 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $29,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $15,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $11,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $2,500 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carbondale Clay Center | Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights. | $226,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | To support criminal justice, racial and economic justice, and voting rights for all | $15,000 |
| Center for Investigative Reporting | Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights. | $15,000 |
| Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights | Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights. | $15,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foun | Protecting civil liberties | $15,000 |
| Movement Voter Fund | Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights | $12,000 |
| On the Media New York Public Radio | Protecting civil liberties | $12,000 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts Center | Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights. | $10,000 |
| Center for Public Integrity | Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights. | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights. | $8,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists Inc | Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights. | $8,000 |
| WGBH Educational FD | Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil righ | $7,500 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights. | $7,000 |
| Western Resource Advocates | Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights. | $6,000 |
| Art Base the | Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights. | $5,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Educa | Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights. | $5,000 |
| Media Matters | Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights. | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights. | $5,000 |
| Texas Civil Rights Project | To support criminal justice, racial and economic justice, and voting rights for all | $5,000 |
| Pro Publica | Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights | $5,000 |
| Carter Center the | Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights. | $3,000 |
| Natural Resource Defense Council | Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights. | $3,000 |
| Carbondale Arts | Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights. | $2,500 |
| NPR Foundation | Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights. | $2,500 |
| Southern Utah Wilderness Society | Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights. | $2,500 |
| Colorado Public Radio | Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights. | $2,000 |
| Mind Springs Health | Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights. | $2,000 |
| Art Center the | Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights. | $1,500 |
| Brac | Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights. | $1,500 |
| Colorado West Land Trust Mesa Land | Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights. | $1,500 |
| Community Environmental Legal Defen | Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights. | $1,500 |
| Global Fund for Women | Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights. | $1,500 |
| Heifer Interantional | Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights. | $1,500 |
| Western Colorado Congress | Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights. | $1,500 |
| Access Fund the | Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights. | $1,000 |
| Aspen Center for Enironmental Studi | Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights. | $1,000 |
| Aspen Hope Center | Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights. | $1,000 |
| Aspen Journalism | Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights. | $1,000 |
| Aspen Public Radio Kajx | Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights. | $1,000 |
| Baguette Fund- Aspen Community Foun | Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sara Ransford
Questions people ask
Does Arches Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Arches Foundation give?
$454,100 in tax year 2024, across 83 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Arches Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sara Ransford (President).
What does Arches Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and international.