Foundation for a Stable Childhood
Foundation for a Stable Childhood is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Glenwood Springs, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $159K. Net investment income was $470K.
Foundation for a Stable Childhood at a glance
In short: Foundation for a Stable Childhood gave $159K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $158,640
- -24.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,440
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $4,161,271
- +8.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Foundation for a Stable Childhood funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Summer Advantage Summit 54 ($40K). Together the top 6 received $159K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 27 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Foundation for a Stable Childhood gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $159K (2024) to $221K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $159K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Advantage Summit 54 Aspen, CO | Academic and Enrichment Program | $40,000 |
| We Don't Waste Denver, CO | Redistributing Quality Food | $30,000 |
| Stepping Stones Carbondale, CO | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of the RFV Glenwood Springs, CO | Homebuilding for Families in Need | $25,000 |
| The Buddy Program Aspen, CO | General Operating | $20,000 |
| The Rare Life Bountiful, UT | General Operations | $18,640 |
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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 | $4,161,271 | $493,055 | $186,333 | $158,640 | 6 | $163,414 | $470,136 | $178,981 |
| 2023 | $3,851,406 | $54,923 | $240,324 | $210,000 | 8 | $217,991 | $41,786 | $168,664 |
| 2022 | $3,501,996 | $164,927 | $252,431 | $220,936 | 6 | $229,250 | $138,659 | $172,924 |
| 2021 | $4,398,360 | $192,553 | $222,320 | $192,500 | 7 | $199,673 | $166,419 | $210,095 |
| 2020 | $4,069,078 | $3,833,079 | $5,094 | — | — | — | $61,711 | $192,877 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Foundation for a Stable Childhood reported a distributable amount of $179K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation for a Stable Childhood is led by Mary Rippy, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Rippy
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Dillon
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kerry Rippy
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Rippy Ruzika
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sarah Rippy (2020–2021) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Foundation for a Stable Childhood
How much does Foundation for a Stable Childhood give each year?
Foundation for a Stable Childhood gave $159K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $210K across 8 grants.
What is Foundation for a Stable Childhood's typical grant size?
Foundation for a Stable Childhood's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $26,440, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Foundation for a Stable Childhood give grants?
Foundation for a Stable Childhood gives mostly in Colorado: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Utah (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Aspen, CO (2 grants).
Does Foundation for a Stable Childhood give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Foundation for a Stable Childhood's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Foundation for a Stable Childhood's largest grantees?
Foundation for a Stable Childhood's largest 2024 grantees include Summer Advantage Summit 54 ($40,000), We Don't Waste ($30,000) and Stepping Stones ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Foundation for a Stable Childhood?
Foundation for a Stable Childhood reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $163K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $179K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Foundation for a Stable Childhood?
Foundation for a Stable Childhood is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Glenwood Springs, CO. It holds $4.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Foundation for a Stable Childhood's EIN?
Foundation for a Stable Childhood's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0783947. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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