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Grants paid by Big Blue Sky Foundation

EIN 91-2157163 · Aspen, CO · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T21

Big Blue Sky Foundation of Aspen, CO (EIN 91-2157163) reported 121 grants paid totaling $1,754,460 to 52 recipients in tax years 2020–2024, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.

Grants paid

$1,754,460

121 grants

Recipients

52

distinct organizations

Tax years

2020–2024

5 filings in the corpus

By tax year

Grants by tax year, as the same figures
Tax yearGrants paidAmount paidApproved for future
202026$457,600
202120$366,400
202218$238,750
202331$394,710
202426$297,000

Top recipients

The 52 recipients receiving the most from Big Blue Sky Foundation, by grants paid, out of 52 distinct recipients.

Recipients ranked by total grants paid
RecipientMatchLocationGrantsTotal paidLatest year
UCLA Foundation 95-2250801BLos Angeles, CA3$300,0002024
Children's Hospital Colorado FoundationUAurora, CO3$300,0002024
Regents of the University of California 94-1539563BSanta Cruz, CA3$300,0002022
Aspen Hope Center 27-3703825BBasalt, CO2$100,0002021
University of California San Francisco Foundation 94-2829914CSan Francisco, CA1$100,0002020
Aspen Education Foundation 84-1181681BAspen, CO3$66,2502023
Jazz at Aspen - Snowmass 84-1220222BAspen, CO4$43,3102024
La Jolla Playhouse 95-6100452DLa Jolla, CA3$40,0002024
Clean Water Fund 52-1043444BWashington, DC4$40,0002024
Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation Inc 20-8837637BBozeman, MT5$40,0002024
Trout Unlimited IncUArlington, VA5$31,0002024
Sanford Burnham PrebysULa Jolla, CA2$30,0002024
Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery 51-0197108CLa Jolla, CA2$30,0002021
Anderson Ranch Arts Center 23-7267983CSnowmass Village, CO3$30,0002024
Greenpeace Fund Inc 95-3313195CWashington, DC5$25,0002024
Northeastern UniversityUBoston, MA2$23,0002023
Help US AdoptUNew York, NY3$20,0002024
River Bridge Regional Center 45-5464778BGlenwood Springs, CO5$20,0002024
College OutreachUOcoee, FL2$20,0002021
Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation 46-0865487BAspen, CO4$17,5002024
Computers 2 Sd Kids 20-1789293BSan Diego, CA2$15,5002021
AvscUAspen, CO1$15,0002023
The Buddy Program 74-2594693BAspen, CO3$15,0002024
Aspen Youth Center 74-2554280BAspen, CO6$14,0002024
The Surfrider 95-3941826DSan Clemente, CA5$11,0002024
Village Outreach 61-1705980DCincinnati, OH1$10,0002022
Computers to Kids San DiegoUSan Diego, CA2$8,0002024
Best Buddies 52-1614576CMiami, FL1$7,0002024
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation 72-6023836BLafayette, LA2$6,0002024
Delta Delta Delta Foundation 75-2184529BDallas, TX4$6,0002024
Buddy Foundation 36-4007576BArlington Heights, IL1$5,0002022
Treepeople Inc 23-7314838BBeverly Hills, CA1$5,0002020
College Outreach 45-4755540BAspen, CO1$5,0002023
A Way Out 25-1656291BCoudersport, PA1$5,0002024
Lucky Day Animal Rescue 45-3508032DAspen, CO2$5,0002021
Uc San Diego FoundationULa Jolla, CA1$5,0002020
Mountain Rescue Aspen 84-6042237BAspen, CO1$5,0002023
Aspen Valley Skisnowboard Club Inc 84-6042225CAspen, CO1$4,9002021
The Armory Foundation 13-3680286BNew York, NY3$4,0002024
Uplift Yoga FoundationULaguna Beach, CA2$3,5002023
Athenaeum Music & Art LibraryULa Jolla, CA2$3,5002024
Aspen Swim Club 87-0706115BAspen, CO2$3,5002021
Action in Africa 27-3538518CDenver, CO1$2,5002020
Teens Rise Foundation 83-4253684BLa Jolla, CA1$2,5002023
Valley Settlement 81-2401368CCarbondale, CO1$2,5002023
Forever Our Rivers 99-1563135CGrand Junction, CO1$2,0002024
Ul at LafayetteULafayette, LA2$2,0002023
New Creation PreschoolUAspen, CO2$2,0002024
Golshim L'chaim Ski to LiveUAspen, CO1$1,0002022
Aspen High School 27-0726515DAspen, CO1$1,0002023
Mission Viejo High SchoolUMission Viejo, CA1$5002021
Ezras Ch 11-3618299CMonroe, NY1$5002022

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Every grant

All 121 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.

Grants reported by Big Blue Sky Foundation
Tax yearRecipientMatchAmountTypePurposeSource filing
2024Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation Aurora, COU$100,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521359349104432
2024UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CAB$100,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521359349104432
2024La Jolla Playhouse La Jolla, CAD$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521359349104432
2024Jazz Aspen - Snowmass Aspen, COD$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521359349104432
2024Sanford Burnham Prebys La Jolla, CAU$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521359349104432
2024Anderson Ranch Arts Center Snowmass Village, COC$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521359349104432
2024Best Buddies Miami, FLC$7,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521359349104432
2024Greenpeace Fund Inc Washington, DCC$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521359349104432
2024Help US Adopt New York, NYU$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521359349104432
2024Clean Water Fund Washington, DCB$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521359349104432
2024The Buddy Program Aspen, COB$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521359349104432
2024A Way Out Coudersport, PAB$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521359349104432
2024Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation Inc Bozeman, MTB$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521359349104432
2024Aspen Out Aspen, COD$3,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521359349104432
2024Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation Aspen, COB$2,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521359349104432
2024River Bridge Regional Center Glenwood Springs, COB$2,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521359349104432
2024Forever Our Rivers Grand Junction, COC$2,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521359349104432
2024Computers to Kids San Diego San Diego, CAU$2,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521359349104432
2024Aspen Youth Center Aspen, COB$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521359349104432
2024The Surfrider San Clemente, CAD$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521359349104432
2024University of Louisiana at Layafette Lafayette, LAC$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521359349104432
2024Athenaeum Music & Art Library La Jolla, CAU$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521359349104432
2024Delta Delta Delta Foundation Dallas, TXB$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521359349104432
2024The Armory Foundation New York, NYB$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521359349104432
2024Trout Unlimited Inc Arlington, VAU$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521359349104432
2024New Creation Preschool Aspen, COU$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521359349104432
2023Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation Aurora, COU$100,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202441589349100204
2023UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CAB$100,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202441589349100204
2023Aspen Education Foundation Aspen, COB$25,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202441589349100204
2023Sanford Burnham Prebys La Jolla, CAU$20,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202441589349100204
2023La Jolla Playhouse La Jolla, CAD$20,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202441589349100204
2023Clean Water Fund Washington, DCB$20,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202441589349100204
2023Avsc Aspen, COU$15,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202441589349100204
2023Jazz Aspen - Snowmass Aspen, COD$12,210paidGENERAL SUPPORT202441589349100204
2023Anderson Ranch Arts Center Snowmass Village, COC$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202441589349100204
2023Computers to Kids San Diego San Diego, CAU$6,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202441589349100204
2023Mountain Rescue Aspen Aspen, COB$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202441589349100204
2023Greenpeace Fund Inc Washington, DCC$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202441589349100204
2023Trout Unlimited Inc Arlington, VAU$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202441589349100204
2023College Outreach Aspen, COB$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202441589349100204
2023The Buddy Program Aspen, COB$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202441589349100204
2023Help US Adopt New York, NYU$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202441589349100204
2023Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation Inc Bozeman, MTB$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202441589349100204
2023Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation Aspen, COB$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202441589349100204
2023Northeastern University Boston, MAU$3,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202441589349100204
2023The Surfrider San Clemente, CAD$2,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202441589349100204
2023Teens Rise Foundation La Jolla, CAB$2,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202441589349100204
2023Uplift Yoga Foundation Laguna Beach, CAU$2,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202441589349100204
2023Aspen Youth Center Aspen, COB$2,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202441589349100204
2023Valley Settlement Carbondale, COC$2,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202441589349100204
2023River Bridge Regional Center Glenwood Springs, COB$2,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202441589349100204
2023Athenaeum Music & Art Library La Jolla, CAU$2,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202441589349100204
2023The Armory Foundation New York, NYB$2,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202441589349100204
2023New Creation Preschool Aspen, COU$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202441589349100204
2023Aspen High School Aspen, COD$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202441589349100204
2023Delta Delta Delta Foundation Dallas, TXB$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202441589349100204
2023Ul at Lafayette Lafayette, LAU$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202441589349100204
2022UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CAB$100,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202301369349101020
2022Regents of the University of California Santa Cruz, CAB$50,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202301369349101020
2022Aspen Education Foundation Aspen, COB$20,250paidGENERAL SUPPORT202301369349101020
2022Help US Adopt New York, NYU$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202301369349101020
2022Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation Inc Bozeman, MTB$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202301369349101020
2022Village Outreach Cincinnati, OHD$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202301369349101020
2022Buddy Foundation Arlington Heights, ILB$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202301369349101020
2022River Bridge Regional Center Glenwood Springs, COB$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202301369349101020
2022Greenpeace Fund Inc Washington, DCC$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202301369349101020
2022Trout Unlimited Inc Arlington, VAU$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202301369349101020
2022Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation Aspen, COB$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202301369349101020
2022Clean Water Fund Washington, DCB$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202301369349101020
2022Aspen Youth Center Aspen, COB$2,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202301369349101020
2022The Surfrider San Clemente, CAD$2,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202301369349101020
2022Ul at Lafayette Lafayette, LAU$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202301369349101020
2022Delta Delta Delta Foundation Dallas, TXB$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202301369349101020
2022Golshim L'chaim Ski to Live Aspen, COU$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202301369349101020
2022Ezras Ch Monroe, NYC$500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202301369349101020
2021Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation Aurora, COU$100,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202231439349100418
2021Regents of the University of California Santa Cruz, CAB$100,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202231439349100418
2021Aspen Hope Center Basalt, COB$50,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202231439349100418
2021Northeastern University Boston, MAU$20,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202231439349100418
2021Jazz at Aspen - Snowmass Aspen, COB$15,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202231439349100418
2021La Jolla Playhouse La Jolla, CAD$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202231439349100418
2021Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery La Jolla, CAC$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202231439349100418
2021College Outreach Ocoee, FLU$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202231439349100418
2021Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation Inc Bozeman, MTB$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202231439349100418
2021Trout Unlimited Inc Arlington, VAU$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202231439349100418
2021Computers 2 Sd Kids San Diego, CAB$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202231439349100418
2021Greenpeace Fund Inc Washington, DCC$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202231439349100418
2021River Bridge Regional Center Glenwood Springs, COB$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202231439349100418
2021Aspen Valley Skisnowboard Club Inc Aspen, COC$4,900paidGENERAL SUPPORT202231439349100418
2021The Surfrider San Clemente, CAD$2,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202231439349100418
2021Lucky Day Animal Rescue Aspen, COD$2,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202231439349100418
2021Aspen Swim Club Aspen, COB$2,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202231439349100418
2021Aspen Youth Center Aspen, COB$2,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202231439349100418
2021Uplift Yoga Foundation Laguna Beach, CAU$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202231439349100418
2021Mission Viejo High School Mission Viejo, CAU$500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202231439349100418
2020Regents of the University of California Santa Cruz, CAB$150,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202111319349103231
2020University of California San Francisco Foundation San Francisco, CAC$100,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202111319349103231
2020Aspen Hope Center Basalt, COB$50,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202111319349103231
2020Aspen Education Foundation Aspen, COB$21,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202111319349103231
2020Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery La Jolla, CAC$20,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202111319349103231
2020Computers 2 Sd Kids San Diego, CAB$10,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202111319349103231
2020Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation Inc Bozeman, MTB$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202111319349103231
2020College Outreach Ocoee, FLU$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202111319349103231
2020Anderson Ranch Arts Center Snowmass Village, COC$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202111319349103231
2020Clean Water Fund Washington, DCB$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202111319349103231
2020Trout Unlimited Inc Arlington, VAU$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202111319349103231
2020Jazz at Aspen - Snowmass Aspen, COB$6,100paidGENERAL SUPPORT202111319349103231
2020Treepeople Inc Beverly Hills, CAB$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202111319349103231
2020Uc San Diego Foundation La Jolla, CAU$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202111319349103231
2020University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation Lafayette, LAB$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202111319349103231
2020River Bridge Regional Center Glenwood Springs, COB$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202111319349103231
2020Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation Aspen, COB$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202111319349103231
2020The Buddy Program Aspen, COB$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202111319349103231
2020Greenpeace Fund Inc Washington, DCC$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202111319349103231
2020Delta Delta Delta Foundation Dallas, TXB$3,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202111319349103231
2020Lucky Day Animal Rescue of Colorado Aspen, COB$2,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202111319349103231
2020The Surfrider San Clemente, CAD$2,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202111319349103231
2020Action in Africa Denver, COC$2,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202111319349103231
2020Aspen Youth Center Aspen, COB$2,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202111319349103231
2020The Armory Foundation New York, NYB$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202111319349103231
2020Aspen Swim Club Aspen, COB$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202111319349103231

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.

Source filings

Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.

Returns this page is derived from
FormTax yearPeriod endFiledSchemaIRS OBJECT_ID
990PF20242024-12-31not stated2024v5.1202521359349104432
990PF20232023-12-31not stated2023v5.0202441589349100204
990PF20222022-12-31not stated2022v5.0202301369349101020
990PF20212021-12-31not stated2021v4.2202231439349100418
990PF20202020-12-31not stated2020v4.1202111319349103231

Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/912157163.json.

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