The organization administers the proceeds of the half-cent sales tax to enhance academic accomplishment in Routt County through student facing investments in staff, facilities, infrastructure, technology and curriculum, made available through our public schools.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.2M
-8.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.6M
+0.5% YoY
Grant Count
16
+6.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$413K
-5.8% YoY
About Steamboat Springs Education Fund
Based on IRS filings
Steamboat Springs Education Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 16 grants totaling $6.6M. Net investment income was $120K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,204,387 | $3,515,359 | $3,652,791 |
| Revenue | $6,329,274 | $6,463,450 | $6,093,343 |
| Expenses | $6,670,616 | $6,472,751 | $7,021,034 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $119,933 | $148,396 | $131,944 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Steamboat Springs School District RE-2 ($5,459,678), Hayden School District No RE-1 ($328,616), Steamboat Montessori Charter School ($303,532).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hayden School District No RE-1 Hayden, CO | educational | $328,616 |
| Partners for Youth Steamboat Springs, CO | educational | $45,708 |
| Steamboat Springs School District RE-2 Steamboat Springs, CO | educational | $5,459,678 |
| South Routt School District RE-3 Oak Creek, CO | educational | $262,844 |
| Integrated Community Steamboat Springs, CO | educational | $24,519 |
| Steamboat Montessori Charter School Steamboat Springs, CO | educational | $303,532 |
| Northwest Colorado Health Steamboat Springs, CO | educational | $37,645 |
| Rocky Mountain Youth Corps Steamboat Springs, CO | educational | $45,000 |
| Yampatika Environmental Literacy Steamboat Springs, CO | educational | $28,000 |
| Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports Steamboat Springs, CO | educational | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Ruff | Director | 1 | — |
| Lisa Lorenz | Director | 1 | — |
| Adam Alspach | President | 3.5 | — |
| Kipp Rillos | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Kandise Gilbertson | Vice-President | 1 | — |
| Mandy Maass | Director | 1 | — |
| Mary Johnston | Treasurer and GC Chair | 2 | — |
| Danielle Skov | Director | 1 | — |
| Amanda Koziar | Director | 1 | — |
| Lauren Hughes | Director | 1 | — |
| Jeff Steck | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steamboat Springs Education Fund?
Steamboat Springs Education Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO. It holds $3.2M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Steamboat Springs Education Fund?
As of 2025, Steamboat Springs Education Fund holds $3.2M in total assets with $6.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 16 grants totaling $6.6M in 2025.
Where does Steamboat Springs Education Fund operate?
Steamboat Springs Education Fund has awarded grants in Colorado.
What size grants does Steamboat Springs Education Fund award?
In 2025, Steamboat Springs Education Fund awarded 16 grants totaling $6.6M — an average of about $413K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Steamboat Springs Education Fund's EIN?
Steamboat Springs Education Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1256891. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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