The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund
Accepts applications
The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund is a private foundation in Aspen, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.0 million in 29 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.0 million
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$42.6 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.3 million the year before.
31% 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 | $3.3 million | 34 | $42.6 million |
| 2024 | $4.0 million | 29 | $42.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John B Fullerton 306 West Francis Street, Aspen, CO 81611 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (303) 839-1204 |
| What to submit | Submitted in writing stating purpose of request |
| Restrictions | Generally limited to section 501(c)(3) charitable and educational organizations |
What The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $1.2 million |
| Colorado | 18 | $1.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $958,333 |
| California | 1 | $325,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $250,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Mayo Clinic | General operations | $1.0 million |
| Better Angeles Society | General operations | $733,333 |
| The Savings Collaborative | General operations | $375,000 |
| St Rita's School | General operations | $325,000 |
| The Aspen Institute | General operations | $302,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General operations | $250,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund | General operations | $200,000 |
| Friends Committee on National Legislation | General operations | $200,000 |
| Colorado Mountain College Foundation | General operations | $100,000 |
| Timeline Theatre | General operations | $100,000 |
| Theatre Aspen | General operations | $80,000 |
| Alpine Legal Services | General operations | $50,000 |
| Aspen Santa Fe Ballet | General operations | $50,000 |
| Lil Buck Foundation Inc | General operations | $37,500 |
| English in Action | General operations | $30,000 |
| The Buddy Program | General operations | $25,000 |
| The Wilderness Society | General operations | $25,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | General operations | $25,000 |
| Aspen Community Foundation | General operations | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Aspen Animal Shelter | General operations | $14,000 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Studies | General operations | $10,000 |
| Headquarters | General operations | $10,000 |
| Roaring Fork Public Radio | General operations | $10,000 |
| The Bill Cook Foundation | General operations | $10,000 |
| The Colorado Wolf Co-Existence Fund | General operations | $10,000 |
| Thunder River Theater Company | General operations | $10,000 |
| Aspen Historical Society | General operations | $5,000 |
| Aspen Hope Center | General operations | $5,000 |
| Aspen Public Radio | General operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John B Fullerton
- Jessica M Fullerton
Questions people ask
Does The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund give?
$4.0 million in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists John B Fullerton (Director, President) and Jessica M Fullerton (Director, Secretary/Treasurer).
What does The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.