Aspen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Aspen Foundation is a private foundation in Reno, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.5 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $1.7 million and the largest $3.1 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.5 million
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$1.7 million
- Largest grant$3.1 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $320,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 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 | $220,000 | 5 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $320,000 | 5 | $3.7 million |
| 2025 | $3.5 million | 2 | $0 |
How to apply
Aspen 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 Aspen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 1 | $3.1 million |
| New Mexico | 1 | $350,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc (MS GIFT) | Donor Advised Fund | $3.1 million |
| Realty Gift Fund | Property located at 16400 S. Virginia St. Reno, NV | $350,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Catherine M MacDonald
Questions people ask
Does Aspen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Aspen Foundation give?
$3.5 million in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $1.7 million.
Who runs Aspen Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Catherine M MacDonald (Trustee).
What does Aspen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.