Funding Amount

$233,500 (2019 award year)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Scholarships Program

Overview: ACF awards scholarships to local high school graduates and continuing college students from the Aspen to Parachute region.

Geographic Scope: Aspen to Parachute region, Colorado (9 public high schools in region)

Eligibility:

  • High school graduates from the region

  • Continuing college students from the region

  • Students attending colleges and universities throughout the state and nation
  • Award Details:

  • 2019 Award Year: $233,500 total

  • - 45 high school graduate recipients
    - 55 continuing college student recipients
    - Students attending 17 colleges and universities

    Contact Information:

  • Phone: (970) 925-9300

  • Address: 455 Gold Rivers Court Suite 515, Basalt, CO 81621

  • Website: www.aspencommunityfoundation.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Note: Specific application details not provided in available materials. For current information, contact ACF directly:

    • Phone: (970) 925-9300
    • Website: www.aspencommunityfoundation.org
    • Address: 455 Gold Rivers Court Suite 515, Basalt, CO 81621

    What Aspen Community Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    466
    Total given
    $17.43M
    Median grant
    $15K
    Range
    $5,200–$1M
    • By dollars: Colorado 69%, California 9%, Massachusetts 8%. Top recipient cities: Aspen, CO; Carbondale, CO; Glenwood Springs, CO.
    • 29% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
    • 32% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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      The purpose of this grant is general support

      $275K

    • English in Action · Basalt, CO

      The purpose of this grant is general support

      $235K

    • Anderson Ranch Arts Center · Snowmass Village, CO

      The purpose of this grant is to support the national council, a title sponsor level…

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    IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationcollege-prep

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