First Ascent Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyDenver, Colorado · EIN 81-4550657 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$265K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$6.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
28% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | Jenkintown, PA | Daf contribution | $84,514 |
| Friends of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center | Evergreen, CO | 2025/2026 avalanche forecasting and education support | $30,000 |
| Protect Our Winters | Boulder, CO | Mobilizing the outdoor community for climate action in 2026 | $30,000 |
| Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers | Carbondale, CO | Building a sustainable funding model for rfov's young stewards program | $30,000 |
| Shejumps | Salt Lake City, UT | Shejumps general operating grant + fundraising match | $30,000 |
| The Buddy Program | Aspen, CO | Creating opportunities for youth to gain life skills in the outdoors with the leadership through exploration, action, and discovery (lead)… | $30,000 |
| Wilderness Workshop | Denver, CO | Wilderness workshop forest watchdog matching campaign | $30,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $264,514 | 7 |
| 2024 | $215,500 | 8 |
| 2023 | $210,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621129349100107
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4550657
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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