Foundation for a Stable Childhood

Private foundation · Grantmaker Glenwood Springs, CO EIN: 85-0783947

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.

Key facts about Foundation for a Stable Childhood

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.

EIN
85-0783947
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$158,640
Grants made (2024)
6
Average grant
$26,440
Median grant
$25,000
Total assets
$4,161,271
Primary geography
Colorado (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.2M

+8.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$159K

-24.5% YoY

Grant Count

6

-25.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$26K

+0.7% YoY

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.

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.

States

Cities

Glenwood SpringsAspenCarbondaleDenverBountifulGoldenGrand JunctionLayfayette

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K0 grants2020 7 grants2021 6 grants2022 8 grants2023 6 grants2024

From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $159K (2024) to $221K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $159K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

Summer Advantage Summit 54: $40KSummer Advantage Summit 54$40KWe Don't Waste: $30KWe Don't Waste$30KStepping Stones: $25KStepping Stones$25KHabitat for Humanity of the RFV: $25KHabitat for Humanity of theRFV$25KThe Buddy Program: $20KThe Buddy Program$20KThe Rare Life: $19KThe Rare Life$19K

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

21<$50K6$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 27 (78%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Summer Advantage Summit 54 Aspen, COAcademic and Enrichment Program$40,000
We Don't Waste Denver, CORedistributing Quality Food$30,000
Stepping Stones Carbondale, COGeneral Operating$25,000
Habitat for Humanity of the RFV Glenwood Springs, COHomebuilding for Families in Need$25,000
The Buddy Program Aspen, COGeneral Operating$20,000
The Rare Life Bountiful, UTGeneral Operations$18,640

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$4,161,271$3,851,406$3,501,996
Revenue$493,055$54,923$164,927
Expenses$186,333$240,324$252,431
Qualifying Distributions$163,414$217,991$229,250
Net Investment Income$470,136$41,786$138,659
Distributable Amount$178,981$168,664$172,924

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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.

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