The Fullerton Educational Fund
The Fullerton Educational Fund is a private foundation, based in Aspen, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $105K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $150K. Net investment income was $3K.
The Fullerton Educational Fund at a glance
In short: The Fullerton Educational Fund gave $150K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150,000
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,000
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $105,127
- -58.4% 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 October 2026.
Who The Fullerton Educational Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was (HS)2 Program at Rocky Mountain School ($50K). Together the top 3 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 10 grants of 23 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Fullerton Educational Fund gives
- Giving fell 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2024) to $321K (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| (HS)2 Program at Rocky Mountain School Carbondale, CO | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Aspen Science Center Aspen, CO | To Support Science Education | $50,000 |
| Roaring Fork Precollegiate Glenwood Springs, CO | General Operations | $50,000 |
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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 | $105,127 | $3,002 | $150,342 | $150,000 | 3 | $150,171 | $2,831 | $9,247 |
| 2023 | $252,467 | $9,480 | $228,217 | $225,000 | 3 | $226,608 | $7,871 | $18,436 |
| 2022 | $471,204 | $539,904 | $228,159 | $225,000 | 3 | $226,580 | $436,827 | $3,555 |
| 2021 | $159,459 | $116,927 | $206,145 | $203,366 | 7 | $204,755 | $115,537 | $12,831 |
| 2020 | $335,337 | $6,493 | $334,798 | $320,534 | 7 | — | $5,075 | $24,606 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fullerton Educational Fund reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Fullerton Educational Fund's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jessica Fullerton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John B. Fullerton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 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 Fullerton Educational Fund
How much does The Fullerton Educational Fund give each year?
The Fullerton Educational Fund gave $150K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $225K across 3 grants.
What is The Fullerton Educational Fund's typical grant size?
The Fullerton Educational Fund's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $50,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Fullerton Educational Fund give grants?
The Fullerton Educational Fund gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Fullerton Educational Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of The Fullerton Educational Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Fullerton Educational Fund?
The Fullerton Educational Fund reported $105K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Fullerton Educational Fund's EIN?
The Fullerton Educational Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-6882905. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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