Big Blue Sky Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private grantmaking foundation based in Aspen, Colorado. The organization was established in 2002 and operates as a family foundation focused on philanthropic giving.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
-7.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$297K
-24.8% YoY
Grant Count
26
-16.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-10.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports mental health and crisis intervention initiatives. Based on available grantmaking data, the foundation has demonstrated funding activity in this sector.
Grantmaking
The foundation has made grants totaling $394,710 in the mental health and crisis intervention field. The foundation operates with minimal staffing (0 employees listed) and distributes grants to nonprofit organizations aligned with its funding priorities.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Aspen, Colorado and operates within the broader Colorado philanthropic landscape.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $1,579,584
- Revenue: $193,464
- Expenses: $322,984
- Net Income: -$129,520
- Total Liabilities: $0
The foundation's expenses exceeded revenue in 2024, resulting in a net loss of $129,520. The organization maintains a modest asset base relative to other foundations in the Aspen area.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,579,584 | $1,697,893 | $2,002,428 |
| Revenue | $193,464 | $106,809 | $152,110 |
| Expenses | $322,984 | $419,313 | $270,758 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $308,275 | $405,185 | $249,250 |
| Net Investment Income | $183,434 | $93,609 | $135,742 |
| Distributable Amount | $107,742 | $112,217 | $117,012 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADAM Z CHERRY | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARY C CHERRY | CFO/SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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