Ruth A Carver Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ruth A Carver Foundation is a private foundation in Aspen, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $320,185 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $86,000. 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$320,185
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$86,000
- Assets$6.4 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2024 was up from $270,710 the year before.
65% 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 | $270,710 | 40 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $320,185 | 37 | $6.4 million |
How to apply
Ruth A Carver 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 Ruth A Carver Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 25 | $288,185 |
| Iowa | 3 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $12,500 |
| New York | 5 | $4,250 |
| California | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Community Church (5) | Religious | $86,000 |
| Dance Aspen Initiative (4) | Educational | $52,210 |
| Aspen Institute (Music Fest) (5) | Social welfare | $46,575 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Studies | Environmental | $25,000 |
| Crested Butte Land Trust (3) | Environmental | $11,300 |
| Crested Butte Center for the Arts (3) | Educational | $10,650 |
| Aspen Historical Society (3) | Educational | $10,500 |
| Cornell College | Educational | $10,000 |
| Innocence Project (2) | Educational | $9,000 |
| Buddy Program (3) | Educational | $7,900 |
| Aspen Institute (Aspen Words) | Educational | $5,000 |
| Aspen Institute Society of Fellows (President's Society) | General | $5,000 |
| Creste Butte Museum | Educational | $5,000 |
| Aspen Film Festival | Educational | $4,900 |
| Aspen Country Day School | Educational | $2,500 |
| Aspen Junior Hockey | Educational | $2,500 |
| Critters Crusaders of Cedar Rapids | Educational | $2,500 |
| Friends of Florence | General | $2,500 |
| Last Hope Animal Rescue | Animal welfare | $2,500 |
| Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association | Educational | $2,000 |
| Crested Butte Public Policy Forum | Educational | $2,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Biological Institute | Educational | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Majestic | Social welfare | $1,750 |
| Roaring Fork Conservancy | Educational | $1,500 |
| Armitage Foundation | Educational | $1,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | Educational | $1,000 |
| Aspen Public Radio | Educational | $1,000 |
| Colorado Rocky Mountain School | Educational | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Medical | $1,000 |
| Overseas Press Club | Social welfare | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Educational | $1,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting | Educational | $1,000 |
| Wilderness Workshop | Educational | $700 |
| Core | Educational | $250 |
| Parkinsons Foundation (2) | Medical educational | $250 |
| A Way Out | Educational | $100 |
| Aspen Grove Cemetary | Educational | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Ruth A Carver
Questions people ask
Does Ruth A Carver Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ruth A Carver Foundation give?
$320,185 in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Ruth A Carver Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ruth A Carver (President).
What does Ruth A Carver Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.