Paul E Gaston Foundation
Paul E Gaston Foundation is a private foundation, based in Aspen, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K.
Paul E Gaston Foundation at a glance
In short: Paul E Gaston Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $3K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $3,158
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $3,158
- Median grant
- $3,158
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Paul E Gaston Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Colorado 500 Charity Fund ($3K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Paul E Gaston Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado 500 Charity Fund Basalt, CO | Unrestricted Contribution | $3,158 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $3,699 | $3,158 | 1 | $3,158 | $64 |
| 2021 | $3,699 | $523 | — | — | — | $188 |
| 2020 | $4,222 | $512 | — | — | — | $212 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul E Gaston Foundation reported a distributable amount of $64 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Paul E Gaston Foundation is led by Paul E. Gaston, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Paul E. Gaston
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard G. Pond
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Paul E Gaston Foundation
How much does Paul E Gaston Foundation give each year?
Paul E Gaston Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Paul E Gaston Foundation operate?
Paul E Gaston Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado.
How much is Paul E Gaston Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Paul E Gaston Foundation reported a distributable amount of $64 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Paul E Gaston Foundation's EIN?
Paul E Gaston Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2283427. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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 2020–2022
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