Big Blue Sky Foundation
Invitation OnlyAspen, Colorado · EIN 91-2157163 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$297K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $7,000.
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
61% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | Aurora, CO | General support | $100,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts Center | Snowmass Village, CO | General support | $10,000 |
| Jazz Aspen - Snowmass | Aspen, CO | General support | $10,000 |
| LA Jolla Playhouse | LA Jolla, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Sanford Burnham Prebys | LA Jolla, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Best Buddies | Miami, FL | General support | $7,000 |
| A Way Out | Coudersport, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Clean Water Fund | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| Greenpeace Fund Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| Help US Adopt | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| The Buddy Program | Aspen, CO | General support | $5,000 |
| Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation Inc | Bozeman, MT | General support | $5,000 |
| Aspen Out | Aspen, CO | General support | $3,000 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation | Aspen, CO | General support | $2,500 |
| River Bridge Regional Center | Glenwood Springs, CO | General support | $2,500 |
| Computers to Kids San Diego | San Diego, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| Forever Our Rivers | Grand Junction, CO | General support | $2,000 |
| Aspen Youth Center | Aspen, CO | General support | $1,000 |
| Athenaeum Music & Art Library | LA Jolla, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Delta Delta Delta Foundation | Dallas, TX | General support | $1,000 |
| New Creation Preschool | Aspen, CO | General support | $1,000 |
| The Armory Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| The Surfrider | San Clemente, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Trout Unlimited Inc | Arlington, VA | General support | $1,000 |
| University of Louisiana at Layafette | Lafayette, LA | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $297,000 | 26 |
| 2023 | $394,710 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521359349104432
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-2157163
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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