Community Office for Resource Efficiency
The Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE) is a public charity based in Aspen, Colorado. It supports energy efficiency, electrification, and other climate-related improvements to buildings, and provides funding and technical guidance for projects in Pitkin, Eagle, and Garfield Counties.
Community Office for Resource Efficiency at a glance
In short: Community Office for Resource Efficiency gave $304K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Colorado. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $304,432
- +7.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,443
- -24.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $5,076,958
- -4.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Community Office for Resource Efficiency
- How to Apply
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Commercial and multifamily applicants may apply on a rolling basis. CORE recommends discussing a project with its Energy Concierge team before drafting an application. Funding and eligibility depend on project type, location, and participant qualifications, and program terms may change.
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2449, Aspen, CO 81612
Phone: (970) 925-9775
Website: https://aspencore.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Community Office for Resource Efficiency
Commercial & Multifamily Funding / Rebates
Community Office for Resource Efficiency
Amount
Up to $200,000 (grants); Up to $50,000 (rebates)
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Community Priority Participants Enhanced Funding
Community Office for Resource Efficiency
Amount
Up to $50,000 for commercial/multifamily; Up to $10,000 for residential
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
CORE Commercial & Multifamily Grants
Community Office for Resource Efficiency
Amount
Up to $200,000
Deadline
Rolling
Who Community Office for Resource Efficiency funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Farm Collaborative ($50K). Together the top 10 received $304K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 81 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CORE’s website identifies Pitkin, Eagle, and Garfield Counties as its service area for building funding and energy-efficiency work. In 2024, all reported grant dollars went to Colorado recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Community Office for Resource Efficiency open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $23K first-time, $40K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2018–2024). 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 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $284K (2023) to $1.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $304K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Farm Collaborative Woody Creek, CO | Building Efficiency | $50,000 |
| Town of Snowmass Village Snowmass Village, CO | Building Efficiency | $50,000 |
| Aspen Skiing Company Basalt, CO | Building Efficiency | $40,000 |
| Town of Basalt Basalt, CO | Building Efficiency | $32,000 |
| Aspen Mountain Residences Aspen, CO | Building Efficiency | $25,000 |
| Stotts Mill Basalt, CO | Building Efficiency | $25,000 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Studies Aspen, CO | Building Efficiency | $25,000 |
| Miss Stephanies House LLC Carbondale, CO | Building Efficiency | $22,500 |
| Cottle Carr and Yaw Architects Basalt, CO | Building Efficiency | $20,000 |
| Ajax Mountain Associates Aspen, CO | Building Efficiency | $14,932 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
CORE’s 2024 filing describes its grant program as funded through the Aspen/Pitkin County Renewable Energy Mitigation Program. The organization’s website says CORE is funded through service fees, grants, and private philanthropy.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,076,958 | $3,144,130 | $3,382,399 | $304,432 | 10 | $224,214 |
| 2023 | $5,321,150 | $2,497,992 | $2,589,820 | $283,919 | 7 | $180,879 |
| 2022 | $5,402,982 | $2,171,344 | $2,436,762 | $617,269 | 16 | $5,704 |
| 2021 | $5,269,827 | $2,122,101 | $1,922,351 | $573,945 | 16 | $5,912 |
| 2020 | $5,054,146 | $1,912,664 | $2,557,002 | $1,053,861 | 32 | $28,348 |
| 2018 | $4,782,553 | $2,897,538 | $2,207,327 | $855,274 | 37 | $4,161 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
In its 2024 filing, CORE describes its mission as helping the Roaring Fork Valley save energy and cut carbon emissions. It lists clean air, a stable climate, a strong economy, healthy communities, and sustainable energy among its values.
The filing describes grant programs for municipal buildings, employee housing, schools, residential properties, and commercial entities. Project examples include solar PV systems, lighting retrofits, air sealing and insulation, and LEED certification. It also describes energy assessments and rebates for efficiency upgrades and renewable energy projects, as well as work to understand and address methane emissions from mines.
CORE’s 2024 grants included $50,000 to The Farm Collaborative, whose stated mission is to grow a local food system where the health of people and planet come first. The Aspen Center for Environmental Studies received $25,000; its stated mission is to inspire a lifelong commitment to the Earth through innovative, immersive programming for all ages.
Grantmaking
In 2024, CORE reported 10 grants totaling $304,432. Grant amounts ranged from $14,932 to $50,000, with a median of $25,000. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado, and all 10 listed grants had the purpose “building efficiency.” The largest awards were $50,000 each to The Farm Collaborative and the Town of Snowmass Village, followed by $40,000 to Aspen Skiing Company.
CORE’s website describes grants for commercial and multifamily building projects, with awards of up to $200,000. Its FAQ says grants are also available for new residential construction, while residential projects in existing homes generally use rebates. Commercial and multifamily grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis; CORE recommends contacting its Energy Concierge team before drafting an application. Projects must be completed within 18 months of approval. The filing says nonprofit applicants must provide proof of nonprofit status, and grantees must submit invoices for work performed or equipment purchased. Grants are paid after project completion.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Katie Schwoerer as chair, Tessa Schreiner as vice chair, David Munk as secretary, and Bob Sirkus as treasurer. Listed trustees are Elyse Hottel, Greg Poschman, Matt Scherr, Bill Stirling, and Tom Fridstein; Sam Rose is listed as alternate trustee.
Community Office for Resource Efficiency is led by John Dougherty, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 14 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Dougherty
Executive Director
Interim Executive Director → Executive Director From Sept, 2023
Executive Director From Sept → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$21K (2021) → $144K (2024)
Katie Schwoerer
Chair
Treasurer → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Stirling
Trustee
Chair → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2018
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elyse Hottel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Poschman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Bilby
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Doyle
Trustee
Alternate Trustee → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Scherr
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Fridstein
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Britta Gustafson
Alternate Trustee
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Rose
Alternate Trustee
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Munk
Secretary
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2020
Vice Chair → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2018
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Sirkus
Treasurer
Alternate Trustee → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tessa Schreiner
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Dallas Blaney (2022–2023) — Executive Director to Aug
- Former: Ward Hauenstein (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Francie Jacober (2021–2022) — Alternate Trustee
- Former: Cindy Houben (2018–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Mona Newton (2018–2021) — Executive Director & Secretary
- Former: Tom Goode (2018–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Ashley Perl (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Alex Degolia (2021) — Alternate Trustee
- Former: Paul Treadway (2021) — Employee
- Former: Adam Frisch (2018) — Vice Chair
- Former: Auden Schendler (2018) — Trustee
- Former: David Hornbacher (2018) — Trustee
- Former: George Newman (2018) — Board Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 $144K, to John Dougherty (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Community Office for Resource Efficiency
How much does Community Office for Resource Efficiency give each year?
Community Office for Resource Efficiency gave $304K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $284K across 7 grants.
What is Community Office for Resource Efficiency's typical grant size?
Community Office for Resource Efficiency's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $30,443, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Community Office for Resource Efficiency that year got $21K on average.
Where does Community Office for Resource Efficiency give grants?
Community Office for Resource Efficiency gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Basalt, CO (4 grants) and Aspen, CO (3 grants).
Does Community Office for Resource Efficiency give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Community Office for Resource Efficiency's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Building Efficiency" (10 grants).
Who are Community Office for Resource Efficiency's largest grantees?
Community Office for Resource Efficiency's largest 2024 grantees include The Farm Collaborative ($50,000), Town of Snowmass Village ($50,000) and Aspen Skiing Company ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Community Office for Resource Efficiency?
Community Office for Resource Efficiency reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.1M.
What does Community Office for Resource Efficiency fund?
In its 2024 filing, CORE describes its mission as helping the Roaring Fork Valley save energy and cut carbon emissions. It lists clean air, a stable climate, a strong economy, healthy communities, and sustainable energy among its values. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Office for Resource Efficiency?
Commercial and multifamily applicants may apply on a rolling basis. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Community Office for Resource Efficiency's EIN?
Community Office for Resource Efficiency's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1280543. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS June 22, 2020)
- 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 August 19, 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 September 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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