The Addy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Addy Foundation is a private foundation in Carbondale, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $180,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$180,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $120,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $110,000 | 11 | $1.6 million |
| 2023 | $120,000 | 12 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $180,000 | 12 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
The Addy 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Addy Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 12 | $180,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 5POINT Films | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Access Gallery | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Art Base | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Aspen Film | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Carbondale Arts | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Curious Theatre Company | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Redline | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Stage of Life Theatre Company | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Studio Arts Boulder | General purpose | $15,000 |
| The Arts Campus at Willits | General purpose | $15,000 |
| The New Local Company | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Thunder River Theatre Company | General purpose | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristen A Graham
- Wallace W Graham
Questions people ask
Does The Addy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Addy Foundation give?
$180,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Addy Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kristen A Graham (Director/President/Secretary/Treasurer) and Wallace W Graham (Director/Vice President).
What does The Addy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.