Aspen Skiing Company Environment Foundation
ASPEN SKIING COMPANY ENVIRONMENT is a public charity based in Aspen, Colorado, formed in 1997. It supports projects aimed at enhancing and protecting the environmental quality of the Roaring Fork Valley region, including environmental education and research, climate action, responsible stewardship of natural resources, mountain ecosystem protection, and outdoor recreation.
Key facts about Aspen Skiing Company Environment Foundation
In short: Aspen Skiing Company Environment Foundation gave $213K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Colorado. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 84-1428863
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $213,275
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- Average grant
- $13,330
- Median grant
- $10,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (4 of 16, 2024)
- Total assets
- $140,272
- Primary geography
- Colorado (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- No application process or required application materials are stated. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$140K
+2.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$213K
-3.1% YoY
Grant Count
16
-15.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+15.0% YoY
Is Aspen Skiing Company Environment Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 16 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $12K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to enhance and protect the environmental quality of the Roaring Fork Valley region. Its stated areas of support include environmental education and research; reducing the impacts of climate change; responsible stewardship of natural resources; protecting mountain ecosystems; and preserving and creating opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Its 2023 grantees illustrate the kinds of work it has supported. The Farm Collaborative describes its mission as growing a local food system where the health of people and planet come first. 350 Colorado says it works to build a fossil-free future powered by renewable energy and advance environmental justice. Protect Our Winters describes work to protect outdoor places and lifestyles from climate change, while Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers focuses on stewardship of public lands through education, conservation, and restoration. Wilderness Workshop says its mission is to protect western Colorado’s public-land wilderness, water, and wildlife.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the organization made 19 grants totaling $220,156. In 2022, it made 15 grants totaling $178,063. The 2024 filing reports no grants.
Selected 2023 grantees include The Farm Collaborative ($21,360), 350 Colorado ($20,000), Protect Our Winters ($15,000), Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers ($10,000), Wilderness Workshop ($10,000), Conservation Colorado Education Fund ($10,000), The Arts Campus at Willits ($8,450), and EcoFlight ($7,000).
How to Apply
No application process or required application materials are stated. Grant recipients must provide a report detailing how grant funds were spent at the conclusion of the grant term. The foundation may conduct site visits, and grantees with outstanding final reports are ineligible for additional funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated environmental focus is the Roaring Fork Valley region. Its listed 2023 grantees are based in Colorado, including in Woody Creek, Boulder, Carbondale, Denver, Basalt, and Aspen.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2021) to $274K (2020). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $213K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wilderness Workshop ($20K). Together the top 10 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 88 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wilderness Workshop Carbondale, CO | Oil and Gas Defense and Forest Watchdog Program | $20,000 |
| Western Environmental Law Center Buena Vista, CO | General Support | $20,000 |
| 350 Colorado Boulder, CO | General Support | $20,000 |
| Middle Colorado Watershed Council Rifle, CO | General Support | $18,775 |
| Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers Carbondale, CO | General Support | $17,500 |
| Protect Our Winters Boulder, CO | General Support | $15,000 |
| Western Colorado Alliance for Community Action | General Support | $13,000 |
| Ecoflight Aspen, CO | General Support | $11,000 |
| Western Slope Conservation Center Paonia, CO | General Support | $10,000 |
| Safe Passages Roaring Fork Aspen, CO | General Support | $10,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $140,272 | $364,454 | $361,673 | 0 |
| 2023 | $137,491 | $224,795 | $235,997 | $220,156 across 19 grants |
| 2022 | $99,584 | $222,860 | $191,563 | $178,063 across 15 grants |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $140,272 | $137,491 | $99,584 |
| Revenue | $364,454 | $224,795 | $222,860 |
| Expenses | $361,673 | $235,997 | $191,563 |
| Net Investment Income | $185 | $133 | $22 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these board members: Alex Thomas, Max Olson, John Chapman, Christopher Kilgore, Eric Neymeyer, Megan Gardner, Kristin Kenny, Olivia Niosi, Paul Incze, and Jessi Hackett. The filing states that all officers and board members work for Aspen Skiing Company and that some may have direct or indirect working relationships with one another.
Aspen Skiing Company Environment Foundation's 2024 filing lists 15 officers; none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alex Thomas
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessi Hackett
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Kenny
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Max Olson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Incze
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Chapman
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Greenspan
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Reger
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Feinzig
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Kilgore
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Neymeyer
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Gardner
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Olivia Niosi
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Henrickson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Moore
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Darien Vickery (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jason Hartmann (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jules Campbell (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Marian Krogh (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Sandra Dykes (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Andy Reed (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jennifer Gil (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Andy Curtis (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lynn Olson (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ryan Loeb (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Hannah Berman (2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Andrew Helsley (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Cooper Liggett (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Emily Maynard (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Ivy Fischer (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Noemi Kiss-Baldwin (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Regan Barrett (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Shana Miller (2020) — Chair
- Former: Tim Borden (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Trevor Clapper (2020) — Board Member
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.
Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1248, Aspen, CO 81612-1248
Phone: (970) 300-7153
Website: https://theenvironmentfoundation.org
Frequently asked questions about Aspen Skiing Company Environment Foundation
How much does Aspen Skiing Company Environment Foundation give each year?
Aspen Skiing Company Environment Foundation gave $213K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $220K across 19 grants.
What is Aspen Skiing Company Environment Foundation's typical grant size?
Aspen Skiing Company Environment Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,500, and its average grant was $13,330, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Aspen Skiing Company Environment Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does Aspen Skiing Company Environment Foundation give grants?
Aspen Skiing Company Environment Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Carbondale, CO (3 grants), Boulder, CO (2 grants) and Aspen, CO (2 grants).
Does Aspen Skiing Company Environment Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of Aspen Skiing Company Environment Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Aspen Skiing Company Environment Foundation's largest grantees?
Aspen Skiing Company Environment Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Wilderness Workshop ($20,000), Western Environmental Law Center ($20,000) and 350 Colorado ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Aspen Skiing Company Environment Foundation?
Aspen Skiing Company Environment Foundation reported $140K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $364K.
What does Aspen Skiing Company Environment Foundation fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to enhance and protect the environmental quality of the Roaring Fork Valley region. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Aspen Skiing Company Environment Foundation?
No application process or required application materials are stated. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Aspen Skiing Company Environment Foundation's EIN?
Aspen Skiing Company Environment Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1428863. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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