The Arjun Gupta Family Foundation
The Arjun Gupta Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. In 2024, it gave $414,706 through 11 grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Colorado, California, and Massachusetts.
The Arjun Gupta Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Arjun Gupta Family Foundation gave $415K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in Colorado. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $414,706
- +7.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -31.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $37,701
- +56.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $757,058
- +25.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Arjun Gupta Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7900 E Union Ave Ste 1100 Pmb 6259, Denver, CO 80237
Phone: (970) 925-3771
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Arjun Gupta Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Aspen Institute ($144K). Together the top 10 received $414K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 54 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Colorado recipients received 68% of grant dollars, California recipients 18%, and Massachusetts recipients 12%. Recipients in Washington, DC, received 1%; the share for Texas was 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Arjun Gupta Family Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $50K. How we count
Medians: $29K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $386K (2023) to $725K (2021). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $415K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Aspen Institute Aspen, CO | General | $143,500 |
| Harvard College Cambridge, MA | General | $50,000 |
| Pepperdine University Malibu, CA | General | $50,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute Boulder, CO | General | $50,000 |
| Aspen Music Festival and School Aspen, CO | General | $36,806 |
| Theatre Aspen Aspen, CO | General | $35,000 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Jazz Aspen Snowmass Aspen, CO | General | $10,700 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Studies Aspen, CO | General | $7,700 |
| Magnitsky Justice Foundation Washington, DC | General | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $757,058 | $320,002 | $419,953 | $414,706 | 11 | $417,455 | $47,904 | $31,953 |
| 2023 | $602,102 | $395,858 | $389,495 | $386,162 | 16 | $389,495 | $1 | $18,096 |
| 2022 | $272,361 | $478,700 | $483,585 | $476,175 | 9 | $482,669 | — | $12,864 |
| 2021 | $575,758 | $122,928 | $731,364 | $724,733 | 7 | $731,364 | $74 | $43,798 |
| 2020 | $1,196,980 | $14,499 | $649,441 | $646,600 | 11 | — | $3,498 | $70,197 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Arjun Gupta Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for universities, arts organizations, an environmental education organization, and organizations working on energy systems and human rights. These descriptions reflect the recipient organizations’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
For example, Pepperdine University describes its mission as combining academic excellence and Christian values, while Rocky Mountain Institute says it works to transform the global energy system toward a clean, zero-carbon future. Theatre Aspen describes its work as theatrical productions, new play development, and educational programs for the Roaring Fork Valley. The Aspen Center for Environmental Studies says it provides programming to inspire commitment to the earth, and the Magnitsky Justice Foundation describes work in human rights awareness, education, and research, as well as relief for victims.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $414,706. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $143,500, with a median grant of $35,000. The largest grants included $143,500 to The Aspen Institute; $50,000 each to Harvard College, Pepperdine University, and Rocky Mountain Institute; and $36,806 to the Aspen Music Festival and School. All 11 grants were listed with the purpose “GENERAL.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Arjun Gupta was listed as president on the 2024 filing.
The Arjun Gupta Family Foundation is led by Arjun Gupta, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arjun Gupta
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 The Arjun Gupta Family Foundation
How much does The Arjun Gupta Family Foundation give each year?
The Arjun Gupta Family Foundation gave $415K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $386K across 16 grants.
What is The Arjun Gupta Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Arjun Gupta Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $37,701, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Arjun Gupta Family Foundation that year got $27K on average.
Where does The Arjun Gupta Family Foundation give grants?
The Arjun Gupta Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (18%) and Massachusetts (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Aspen, CO (5 grants).
Does The Arjun Gupta Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Arjun Gupta Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Arjun Gupta Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Arjun Gupta Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Aspen Institute ($143,500), Harvard College ($50,000) and Pepperdine University ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Arjun Gupta Family Foundation?
The Arjun Gupta Family Foundation reported $757K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $417K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Arjun Gupta Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for universities, arts organizations, an environmental education organization, and organizations working on energy systems and human rights. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Arjun Gupta Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Arjun Gupta Family Foundation's EIN?
The Arjun Gupta Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0043591. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Arjun Gupta Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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