The Good Works Foundation
Accepts applications
The Good Works Foundation is a private foundation in Aspen, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $462,499 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $284,999. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$462,499
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$284,999
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $433,700 the year before.
22% 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 | $485,860 | 37 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $433,700 | 34 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $462,499 | 18 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Laura Donnelley C/O Reese Henry Company 400 East, Main Street Suite 2, Aspen, CO 81611 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (310) 471-1969, ld@goodworks.org |
| What to submit | Submit a personal signed letter and documentation of how funds will be used. |
| Deadlines | Quarterly |
| Restrictions | The foundation limits their contributions to those organizations represented in the areas of education, welfare, and the arts. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Good Works Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $349,999 |
| New York | 3 | $37,500 |
| Colorado | 4 | $25,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ica la | Donation | $284,999 |
| Friends of the la Philharmonic | Donation | $25,000 |
| Performance Art Museum | Donation | $25,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Donation | $25,000 |
| Site Santa Fe | Donation | $20,000 |
| Los Angeles Opera | Donation | $15,000 |
| The Art Base | Donation | $15,000 |
| Beth Morrison Projects | Donation | $10,000 |
| JAPANCRAFT21 | Donation | $10,000 |
| Anderson Ranch Art Center | Donation | $5,000 |
| Center for Art and Advocacy | Donation | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Donation | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Donation | $5,000 |
| ACLU | Donation | $2,500 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Studies | Donation | $2,500 |
| Enviromental Defense Fund | Donation | $2,500 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | Donation | $2,500 |
| Roaring Fork Conservancy | Donation | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura Donnelley
Questions people ask
Does The Good Works Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Quarterly.
How much does The Good Works Foundation give?
$462,499 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs The Good Works Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Laura Donnelley (President).
What does The Good Works Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and environment and conservation.