Kresser Foundation
Kresser Foundation is a private foundation, based in Aspen, CO. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $449K in total assets. Net investment income was $32K.
Kresser Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $449,312
- Revenue (2020)
- $37,200
- Net investment income (2020)
- $31,897
- Expenses (2020)
- $4,128
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $449,312 | $37,200 | $4,128 | $31,897 | $22,218 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kresser Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kresser Foundation is led by Tripp Sandford, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Tripp Sandford
President
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gretchen Karbank
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Kresser
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Kresser Foundation
How large is Kresser Foundation?
Kresser Foundation reported $449K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $37K.
How much is Kresser Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Kresser Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Kresser Foundation's EIN?
Kresser Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1298771. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
Live grants for the work Kresser Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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