The Maroon Bells above a meadow and lake near Aspen, Colorado
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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 46-0468960

Arches Foundation

A private foundation in Aspen, CO. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 83 grants and $454,100 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $454,100

    Grants listed
    83
    Assets, end of year
    $2,602,756

  • Tax year 2023

    $292,108

    Grants listed
    94
    Assets, end of year
    $2,522,442

  • Tax year 2022

    $471,250

    Grants listed
    102
    Assets, end of year
    $2,707,438

  • Tax year 2021

    $356,500

    Grants listed
    110
    Assets, end of year
    $3,246,518

  • Tax year 2020

    $310,300

    Grants listed
    110
    Assets, end of year
    $3,415,788

  • Tax year 2019

    $294,663

    Grants listed
    108
    Assets, end of year
    $2,972,781

  • Tax year 2018

    $282,974

    Grants listed
    115
    Assets, end of year
    $2,849,591

Grants paid in 2024

83 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Carbondale Clay CenterCarbondale, CO

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $226,000
  2. Brennan Center for JusticeNew York, NY

    To support criminal justice, racial and economic justice, and voting rights for all

    $15,000
  3. Center for Investigative ReportingSan Francisco, CA

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $15,000
  4. Lawyers Committee for Civil RightsWashington, DC

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $15,000
  5. Individual

    PROTECTING [individual]

    $15,000
  6. Movement Voter FundNorthampton, MA

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights

    $12,000
  7. Individual

    Protecting civil liberties

    $12,000
  8. Anderson Ranch Arts CenterSnowmass VLG, CO

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $10,000
  9. Center for Public IntegrityPittsburg, PA

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $10,000
  10. Individual

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $8,000
  11. Union of Concerned Scientists IncCambridge, MA

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $8,000
  12. Individual

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil righ

    $7,500
  13. Rocky Mountain InstituteBasalt, CO

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $7,000
  14. Western Resource AdvocatesBoulder, CO

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $6,000
  15. Art BaseBasalt, CO

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $5,000
  16. League of Conservation Voters EducaWashington, DC

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $5,000
  17. Individual

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $5,000
  18. Individual

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $5,000
  19. Texas Civil Rights ProjectAustin, TX

    To support criminal justice, racial and economic justice, and voting rights for all

    $5,000
  20. Pro PublicaNew York, NY

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights

    $5,000
  21. Carter CenterAtlanta, GA

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $3,000
  22. Natural Resource Defense CouncilNew York, NY

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $3,000
  23. Carbondale ArtsCarbondale, CO

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $2,500
  24. NPR FoundationWashington, DC

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $2,500
  25. Southern Utah Wilderness SocietySalt Lake City, UT

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $2,500
  26. Individual

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $2,000
  27. Individual

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $2,000
  28. Art CenterGrand Junction, CO

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $1,500
  29. Individual

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $1,500
  30. Colorado West Land Trust Mesa LandGrand Junction, CO

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $1,500
  31. Individual

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $1,500
  32. Global Fund for WomenSan Francisco, CA

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $1,500
  33. Individual

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $1,500
  34. Individual

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $1,500
  35. Access FundBoulder, CO

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $1,000
  36. Aspen Center for Enironmental StudiAspen, CO

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $1,000
  37. Aspen Hope CenterAspen, CO

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $1,000
  38. Aspen JournalismAspen, CO

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $1,000
  39. Individual

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $1,000
  40. Baguette Fund- Aspen Community FounBasalt, CO

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $1,000
  41. Individual

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $1,000
  42. Colorado Open LandsLakewood, CO

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $1,000
  43. Common Cause Education FundWashington, DC

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $1,000
  44. Eod Warrior FoundationNiceville, FL

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $1,000
  45. 5POINT Film FestivalCarbondale, CO

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $1,000
  46. Friendship BridgeLakewood, CO

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $1,000
  47. Global Greengrants FundBoulder, CO

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $1,000
  48. Kiva MicrofundsSan Francisco, CA

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $1,000
  49. Individual

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $1,000
  50. Individual

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $1,000
  51. Native American Rights FundBoulder, CO

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $1,000
  52. Sahar Education for Afghan GirlsSeattle, WA

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $1,000
  53. The Buddy ProgramAspen, CO

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $700
  54. Third Street CenterCarbondale, CO

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $700
  55. American RiversWashington, DC

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $500
  56. Aspen Art MuseumAspen, CO

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $500
  57. Aspen ChapelAspen, CO

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $500
  58. Aspen Valley Land TrustAspen, CO

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $500
  59. Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard ClubAspen, CO

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $500
  60. Mountain Rescue AspenAspen, CO

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $500
  61. Rios to RiversAspen, CO

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $500
  62. Riversedge WestGrand JCT, CO

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $500
  63. Room to ReadSan Francisco, CA

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $500
  64. Theatre AspenAspen, CO

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $500
  65. Wilderness WorkshopCarbondale, CO

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $500
  66. Yaku ChurisGlenwood SPGS, CO

    Protecting civil liberties

    $500
  67. Individual

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $250
  68. Aspen Community TheatreAspen, CO

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $250
  69. Aspen FilmAspen, CO

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $250
  70. Aspen Historical SocietyAspen, CO

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $250
  71. Aspen InstituteWashington, DC

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $250
  72. Aspen Rotary Club FoundationAspen, CO

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $250
  73. English in ActionCarbondale, CO

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $250
  74. Individual

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $250
  75. High Country NewsPaonia, CO

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $250
  76. Individual

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $250
  77. Huts for VetsBasalt, CO

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $250
  78. Roaring Fork ConservancyBasalt, CO

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $250
  79. Individual

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $250
  80. Individual

    Organization dedicated to preserving natural resources, promoting arts, education and civil rights.

    $250
  81. Thunder River Theatre CompanyCarbondale, CO

    Protecting civil liberties

    $250
  82. HeadquartersCarbondale, CO

    Protecting civil liberties

    $250
  83. Aspen Community FoundationBasalt, CO

    Protecting civil liberties

    $200

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education3 grants $226,75077% of the total
  2. Arts and culture9 grants $22,7508% of the total
  3. International aid5 grants $14,5005% of the total
  4. Community development1 grant $12,0004% of the total
  5. Crime and legal aid1 grant $6,0002% of the total
  6. Environment9 grants $5,5002% of the total
  7. 7 other causes10 grants $5,4002% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Colorado42 grants $278,850
  2. California5 grants $30,000
  3. District of Columbia5 grants $24,000
  4. New York3 grants $23,000
  5. Pennsylvania1 grant $10,000
  6. Massachusetts1 grant $8,000
  7. Texas1 grant $5,000
  8. Georgia1 grant $3,000
  9. Utah1 grant $2,500
  10. Florida1 grant $1,000

Officers, directors and trustees

1 person as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Sara RansfordPresident Hours 2Pay $0

The return

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