Aspen Global Change Institute Inc
Agci advances global change science and solutions by furthering interdisciplinary understanding and nurturing community to catalyze science-informed action. Agci engages solutions-seekers including researchers, practitioners, boundary-spanners, citizens, and learners of all ages - through convening, collaborative research, education, and communications.
Aspen Global Change Institute Inc at a glance
In short: Aspen Global Change Institute Inc gave $11.8M across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $3.0M), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,829,628
- +13.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,957,407
- +13.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,846,250
- Total assets
- $25,190,682
- +16.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (37% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Aspen Global Change Institute Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was International Council on Clean Transportation Inc ($4.4M). Together the top 4 received $11.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 13 grants of 23 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Aspen Global Change Institute Inc gives
- Giving grew 218% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.7M (2021) to $118.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $11.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Council on Clean Transportation Inc San Francisco, CA | Crux Project | $4,387,500 |
| Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program Washington DC, DC | Crux Project | $3,817,499 |
| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy New York, NY | Crux Project | $1,875,000 |
| The Regulatory Assistance Project Gardiner, ME | Crux Project | $1,749,629 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,190,682 | $37,731,616 | $30,309,956 | $11,829,628 | 4 | $963,930 |
| 2023 | $21,681,293 | $32,088,272 | $28,475,405 | $10,414,106 | 4 | $718,065 |
| 2022 | $14,317,215 | $3,487,770 | $23,049,654 | $9,221,789 | 5 | $234,337 |
| 2021 | $40,273,287 | $16,176,198 | $12,052,682 | $3,719,491 | 4 | $30,193 |
| 2020 | $66,739,158 | $111,012,017 | $133,829,608 | $118,557,960 | 6 | $82,627 |
About Aspen Global Change Institute Inc
Based on IRS filings
Aspen Global Change Institute Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Basalt, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $25.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $11.8M. Net investment income was $964K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Aspen Global Change Institute Inc is led by James Arnott, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 4 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Arnott
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$130K (2020) → $190K (2024)
Rosamond Naylor
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raj Pandya
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Moss
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Davis
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie A. Vano
Employee
Research Director → Employee, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$140K (2021) → $171K (2024)
Alyson Wright
Employee
Employee → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Employee, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$85K (2022) → $112K (2024)
Emily Jack-Scott
Employee
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$115K (2024)
Jennifer Burney
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Michael Stranahan (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: John Katzenberger (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Martin Hoffert (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $190K, to James Arnott (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Aspen Global Change Institute Inc
How much does Aspen Global Change Institute Inc give each year?
Aspen Global Change Institute Inc gave $11.8M across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $10.4M across 4 grants.
What is Aspen Global Change Institute Inc's typical grant size?
Aspen Global Change Institute Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,846,250, and its average grant was $2,957,407, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Aspen Global Change Institute Inc give grants?
Aspen Global Change Institute Inc's top state is California, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were District of Columbia (32%) and New York (16%).
Does Aspen Global Change Institute Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Aspen Global Change Institute Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Crux Project" (4 grants).
How large is Aspen Global Change Institute Inc?
Aspen Global Change Institute Inc reported $25.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $37.7M.
What is Aspen Global Change Institute Inc?
Aspen Global Change Institute Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Basalt, CO. It holds $25.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Aspen Global Change Institute Inc's EIN?
Aspen Global Change Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1305687. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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