The Aventurine Tree Foundation
The Aventurine Tree Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $156K. Net investment income was $31K.
The Aventurine Tree Foundation at a glance
In short: The Aventurine Tree Foundation gave $156K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $156,380
- -37.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,063
- -16.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,250
- Total assets
- $2,970,498
- -4.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Aventurine Tree Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Steamboat Symphony Orchestra ($78K). Together the top 5 received $151K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 28 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Aventurine Tree Foundation gives
- Giving fell 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 134% of 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $140K (2020) to $250K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $156K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Steamboat Symphony Orchestra Steamboat SPR, CO | General & Unrestricted | $77,500 |
| The Foundation Steamboat Springs Winter Sports CL Steamboat Springs, CO | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Undiscovered Earth Steamboat Springs, CO | Prescription for the Arts Program | $12,500 |
| 348 Oak Street City Steamboat Springs State Colo Steamboat Springs, CO | Fund for Casey's Pond | $10,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| Steamboat Springs School District No Re-2 Steamboat Springs, CO | Charitable Event | $1,380 |
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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 | $2,970,498 | $32,225 | $175,785 | $156,380 | 6 | $173,157 | $31,297 | $129,690 |
| 2023 | $3,114,058 | $65,511 | $278,730 | $250,000 | 8 | $278,115 | $64,996 | $160,917 |
| 2022 | $3,327,277 | $3,872 | $259,745 | $250,000 | 6 | $259,525 | $3,752 | $216,394 |
| 2021 | $3,583,150 | $1,225,474 | $226,031 | $210,000 | 5 | $226,021 | $474 | $170,052 |
| 2020 | $2,583,707 | $1,225,139 | $152,343 | $140,000 | 3 | — | $139 | $97,599 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Aventurine Tree Foundation reported a distributable amount of $130K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Aventurine Tree Foundation is led by Lara Craig, Director, Secretary & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lara Craig
Director, Secretary & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Craig
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Craig
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Wendy McLaughlin (2020–2022) — Treasurer
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 Aventurine Tree Foundation
How much does The Aventurine Tree Foundation give each year?
The Aventurine Tree Foundation gave $156K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $250K across 8 grants.
What is The Aventurine Tree Foundation's typical grant size?
The Aventurine Tree Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $11,250, and its average grant was $26,063, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Aventurine Tree Foundation give grants?
The Aventurine Tree Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Steamboat Springs, CO (4 grants).
Does The Aventurine Tree Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of The Aventurine Tree Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Aventurine Tree Foundation's largest grantees?
The Aventurine Tree Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Steamboat Symphony Orchestra ($77,500), The Foundation Steamboat Springs Winter Sports CL ($50,000) and Undiscovered Earth ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Aventurine Tree Foundation?
The Aventurine Tree Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $173K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $130K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Aventurine Tree Foundation's EIN?
The Aventurine Tree Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3638762. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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