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BIG BLUE SKY FOUNDATION

ASPEN, CO 912157163

The Big Blue Sky Foundation in Aspen, CO, manages $1.7 million in assets, funds projects across several U.S. cities, and is led by unpaid directors Adam and Mary Cherry.

Overview

About BIG BLUE SKY FOUNDATION

The Big Blue Sky Foundation, based in Aspen, Colorado, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling $1,697,893. Despite having expenses of $419,313, the foundation's revenue is relatively low at $106,809. The foundation does not have a specified focus on particular subject areas but has funded projects in various cities across the United States, including major cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. It operates in multiple states such as California, Colorado, and Texas. The foundation is led by Adam Z. Cherry, who serves as the President and Director, and Mary C. Cherry, who is the CFO, Secretary, and Director. Both leaders work on a voluntary basis, receiving no compensation for their roles.

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Key Statistics
Total Assets $1.7M
Total Awarded This Year $395K
Average Grant Size $13K
Total Grants (Previous Year) 4,051
Open to New Applicants
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% New Applicants Funded
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Contact Information
ASPEN, CO US
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$1,697,893

in 2024, compared to $2,002,428 in 2023

Annual Grants
$394,710

31 grants awarded in 2024

Program Expenses
85%

Of total expenses go to programs

Annual Grant Distribution
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Assets Over Time

Grants

Grant Awards
69 grants found
Amount
Recipient
Purpose Location
Year
$100,000 REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
GENERAL SUPPORT
1156 HIGH ST SANTA CRUZ, CA US 2022
$100,000 CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL COLORADO FOUNDATION
GENERAL SUPPORT
13123 E 16TH AVENUE BOX045 AURORA, CO US 2022
$100,000 UCLA FOUNDATION
GENERAL SUPPORT
10889 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1500 LOS ANGELES, CA US 2023
$100,000 CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL COLORADO FOUNDATION
GENERAL SUPPORT
13123 E 16TH AVENUE BOX NO 045 AURORA, CO US 2024
$100,000 UCLA FOUNDATION
GENERAL SUPPORT
10889 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1500 LOS ANGELES, CA US 2024
$50,000 ASPEN HOPE CENTER
GENERAL SUPPORT
PO BOX 1115 BASALT, CO US 2022
$50,000 REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
GENERAL SUPPORT
1156 HIGH ST SANTA CRUZ, CA US 2023
$25,000 ASPEN EDUCATION FOUNDATION
GENERAL SUPPORT
PO BOX 2200 ASPEN, CO US 2024
$20,250 ASPEN EDUCATION FOUNDATION
GENERAL SUPPORT
PO BOX 2200 ASPEN, CO US 2023
$20,000 NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
GENERAL SUPPORT
360 HUNTINGTON AVENUE BOSTON, MA US 2022
Only the first 10 grants are currently displayed out of 69 total

People

Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

AZC

ADAM Z CHERRY

PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

$0 2022
MCC

MARY C CHERRY

CFO/SECRETARY/DIRECTOR

$0 2022
AZC

ADAM Z CHERRY

PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

$0 2023
MCC

MARY C CHERRY

CFO/SECRETARY/DIRECTOR

$0 2023
AZC

ADAM Z CHERRY

PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

$0 2024
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer

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Last updated on December 15, 2024