Aim High Foundation
Aim High Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. Its 2024 filing reports 10 grants totaling $93,370, all listed with the purpose “program development”; the foundation states that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations.
Aim High Foundation at a glance
In short: Aim High Foundation gave $93K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $93,370
- -93.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,337
- -97.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,560
- Total assets
- $1,549,028
- +42.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Aim High Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co 1873 S Bellaire St 1000, Denver, CO 80222
Phone: (303) 757-8000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Aim High Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brent's Place ($55K). Together the top 10 received $93K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 30 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Colorado 91%, California 4%, New York 3%, and Illinois 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Aim High Foundation gives
- 0% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 273% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 130% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2022) to $1.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $93K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brent's Place Aurora, CO | Program Development | $55,000 |
| High Line Canal Conservancy Centennial, CO | Program Development | $12,850 |
| Helen & Arthur E Johnson Depression Center Aurora, CO | Program Development | $11,000 |
| Food for Thought Denver Denver, CO | Program Development | $5,000 |
| Cancer Research Institute New York, NY | Program Development | $2,620 |
| The Avery Coonley School Downers Grove, IL | Program Development | $2,500 |
| Ojai Valley Hospital Foundation Ojai, CA | Program Development | $2,500 |
| Warren House Village Denver, CO | Program Development | $1,000 |
| Ojai Presbyterian Church Ojai, CA | Program Development | $500 |
| Taft Gardens Convervation Endowment Fund Oak View, CA | Program Development | $400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,549,028 | $521,913 | $106,996 | $93,370 | 10 | $96,423 | $512,615 | $74,375 |
| 2023 | $1,086,220 | $171,236 | $1,385,411 | $1,372,087 | 4 | $1,372,163 | $157,988 | $125,398 |
| 2022 | $2,271,844 | $-172,456 | $54,621 | $13,155 | 2 | $13,155 | $39,314 | $134,520 |
| 2021 | $2,498,921 | $289,783 | $44,309 | $25,000 | 3 | $25,000 | $273,411 | $153,036 |
| 2020 | $2,252,905 | $127,209 | $157,389 | $138,000 | 11 | — | $104,048 | $124,711 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Aim High Foundation reported a distributable amount of $74K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including conservation, food access, health and cancer research, education, and community support. These are areas reflected in the listed recipients, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
High Line Canal Conservancy describes its mission as preserving, protecting, and enhancing the 71-mile legacy canal with support from each jurisdiction and in partnership with Denver Water. Food for Thought-Denver says it works to eliminate weekend hunger for Denver-area students by providing food Powersacks. Cancer Research Institute describes itself as dedicated to advancing cancer immunotherapy through scientific discovery and global collaboration.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $93,370. Grant amounts ranged from $400 to $55,000, with a median of $2,560. The largest grants were $55,000 to Brent’s Place, $12,850 to High Line Canal Conservancy, and $11,000 to Helen & Arthur E Johnson Depression Center. Other listed grants included $5,000 to Food for Thought Denver and $2,620 to Cancer Research Institute.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jean S Addy as president and Elizabeth Addy as director and vice president.
Aim High Foundation is led by Jean S. Addy, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jean S. Addy
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Addy
Director Vice President
Director → Director Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Brian F. Addy (2020–2023) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Aim High Foundation
How much does Aim High Foundation give each year?
Aim High Foundation gave $93K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 4 grants.
What is Aim High Foundation's typical grant size?
Aim High Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,560, and its average grant was $9,337, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Aim High Foundation give grants?
Aim High Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Aurora, CO (2 grants), Denver, CO (2 grants) and Ojai, CA (2 grants).
Does Aim High Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Aim High Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Development" (10 grants).
Who are Aim High Foundation's largest grantees?
Aim High Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Brent's Place ($55,000), High Line Canal Conservancy ($12,850) and Helen & Arthur E Johnson Depression Center ($11,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Aim High Foundation?
Aim High Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $96K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $74K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Aim High Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including conservation, food access, health and cancer research, education, and community support. These are areas reflected in the listed recipients, not stated focus areas of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Aim High Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Aim High Foundation's EIN?
Aim High Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4352527. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Aim High Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Aim High Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/aim-high-foundation-morg_cc9f3c9ab7ec43d7bd8b65c0691fd226
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