Realizing Aptitudes Foundation
Realizing Aptitudes Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Boulder, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $33K.
Realizing Aptitudes Foundation at a glance
In short: Realizing Aptitudes Foundation gave $33K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $33K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $33,372
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $33,372
- Median grant
- $33,372
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Realizing Aptitudes Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Forward Steps Foundation ($33K).
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 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Steps Foundation Broomfield, CO | Operations | $33,372 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $113,640 | $156,055 | $33,372 | 1 | $146,294 |
| 2020 | $52,191 | $298,770 | $265,888 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $17,606 | $267,013 | $266,073 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Realizing Aptitudes Foundation is led by Rob Morrison Tiernan, President since 2020 (on filings since 2018) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Rob Morrison Tiernan
President
Secretary → President, 2020
On filings since 2018
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Milton Huffaker (2018) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2021. "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 Realizing Aptitudes Foundation
How much does Realizing Aptitudes Foundation give each year?
Realizing Aptitudes Foundation gave $33K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Realizing Aptitudes Foundation?
Realizing Aptitudes Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Boulder, CO.
Where does Realizing Aptitudes Foundation operate?
Realizing Aptitudes Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Realizing Aptitudes Foundation's EIN?
Realizing Aptitudes Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3556763. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS May 15, 2019)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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