B F Foundation
Invitation OnlyBasalt, Colorado · EIN 36-6141070 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$240K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
58% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon Trust | Flagstaff, AZ | Internship program | $40,000 |
| Lowell Observatory | Flagstaff, AZ | Indigenous mural project | $35,000 |
| Aspen Valley Land Trust | Carbondale, CO | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Lowell Observatory | Flagstaff, AZ | Young scholars | $25,000 |
| Northern Az University | Flagstaff, AZ | Native american studies program | $25,000 |
| Aspen Valley Land Trust | Carbondale, CO | Education programs | $20,000 |
| Georgia O'keefe Museum | Santa Fe, NM | Intern program | $20,000 |
| Wilderness Land Trust | Bainbridge Island, WA | Wilderness opportunity fund | $20,000 |
| Independence Pass Foundation | Aspen, CO | Operations | $10,000 |
| Wilderness Land Trust | Bainbridge Island, WA | Gis project | $10,000 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Studies | Apsen, CO | Operations | $5,000 |
| High Country News | Paonia, CO | Operations | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $240,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $145,686 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503169349102535
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6141070
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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