Maki Foundation
Accepts applications
Maki Foundation is a private foundation in Carbondale, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $236,900 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $7,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$236,900
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was up from $229,200 the year before.
24% 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 | $204,000 | 51 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $229,200 | 51 | $4.6 million |
| 2025 | $236,900 | 51 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Maki Foundation PO Box 477, Carbondale, CO 81623 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (970) 925-3272 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | Form is available at www.makifoundation.org. Click on "download the application" |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Maki Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 19 | $94,000 |
| Montana | 12 | $53,000 |
| Idaho | 6 | $27,200 |
| Utah | 4 | $17,500 |
| New Mexico | 4 | $17,200 |
| Oregon | 2 | $8,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $6,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Journalism | Operations | $7,000 |
| Energy & Conservation Law | Operations | $6,000 |
| Great Old Broads for Wilderness | Operations | $6,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation Wyoming | Operations | $6,000 |
| Advocates for the West | Operations | $5,000 |
| Braided Knowledge | Operations | $5,000 |
| Citizens for a Healthy Community | Operations | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Clearwater | Operations | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Wild Swan | Operations | $5,000 |
| Gateway Conservation Alliance | Operations | $5,000 |
| Great Basin Resource Watch | Operations | $5,000 |
| Great Burn Conservation Alliance | Operations | $5,000 |
| Healthy Environment Alliance of Utah (HEAL) | Operations | $5,000 |
| High Country Conservation Advocates | Operations | $5,000 |
| Idaho Wildlife Federation | Operations | $5,000 |
| League of Wilderness Defenders co Eco Integrity Alliance | Operations | $5,000 |
| Montana Environmental Information Center | Operations | $5,000 |
| New Mexico Environmental Law Center | Operations | $5,000 |
| River Source | Operations | $5,000 |
| Rivers Without BordersTides Center | Operations | $5,000 |
| San Juan Citizens Alliance | Operations | $5,000 |
| San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council | Operations | $5,000 |
| Sheep Mountain Alliance | Operations | $5,000 |
| Snake River Waterkeeper | Operations | $5,000 |
| The Salmonfly Project | Operations | $5,000 |
| Western Colorado Alliance | Operations | $5,000 |
| Western Environmental Law Center | Operations | $5,000 |
| Western Leaders Network | Operations | $5,000 |
| Western Mining Action Project | Operations | $5,000 |
| Western Slope Conservation Center | Operations | $5,000 |
| Wild Connections | Operations | $5,000 |
| Wilderness Watch | Operations | $5,000 |
| Wilderness Workshop | Operations | $5,000 |
| Yaak Valley Forest Council | Operations | $5,000 |
| Yellowstone to Uintas Connection | Operations | $5,000 |
| University of New Mexico Museum of Southwestern Biology | Operations | $4,200 |
| 350 Colorado | Operations | $4,000 |
| Craighead Institute | Operations | $4,000 |
| Earth Law Center | Operations | $4,000 |
| Resource Renewal Institute Californians for Western Wilderness | Operations | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann Harvey
- Mark Harvey
- Clare Bastable
Questions people ask
Does Maki Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Form is available at www.makifoundation.org. Click on "download the application".
How much does Maki Foundation give?
$236,900 in tax year 2025, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Maki Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ann Harvey (Director), Mark Harvey (Director) and Clare Bastable (Director).
What does Maki Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and health.