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    THE ASPEN INSTITUTE INC

    Private FoundationIRS data 2018–2024
    WASHINGTON, DCEIN 840399006 Website

    Annual Giving

    $36.2M+6% YoY

    Grants

    236

    Median Grant

    $72K

    Organizations Funded

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    To ignite human potential to build understanding and create new possibilities for a better world; To drive change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve society's greatest challenges by realizing a free, just, and equitable society

    Focus Areas

    higher education access and college excellencecollege transfer and bachelor's attainmentvirtual international cultural exchangeyouth development and opportunity youthentrepreneurship and small business developmentcommunity economic developmentcommunity development financial institutions (cdfis)job quality and workforce improvement

    Grant Types

    program supportoperating supporttechnical assistanceawards/prizesindividual assistancecapacity buildingconvening/forum fundingchapter/affiliate operationsparticipation/membership grants

    Funded Initiatives

    Launching $450 million campaign for four priorities: developing principled leaders, strengthening trust across society, elevating voices of young people, supporting Bauhaus campus and operations. Investment grown 30% since pandemic start.

    How to Apply

    Various fellowship programs with specific application processes: Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship (Apply Aug 12-Oct 13, 2025); Finance Leaders Fellowship requires nomination; Job Quality Fellowship accepts nominations. Contact specific programs for details.

    Does Not Fund

    Does not engage in electoral politics or activities requiring Lobbying Disclosure Act registration; Will not influence US government policy on behalf of individuals/entities; Maintains independence from funders - funders cannot dictate content or participants

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024+6%

    $36.2M

    Grants

    236

    Median

    $72K

    States

    34

    2023+36%

    $34.3M

    Grants

    235

    Median

    $84K

    States

    35

    2022

    $25.2M

    Grants

    188

    Median

    $65K

    States

    38

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $756.6M
    $36.5M(4.8%)
    2023
    $519.1M
    $34.5M(6.6%)
    2022
    $475.9M
    $25.4M(5.3%)
    2021
    $465.5M
    $18.9M(4.1%)
    2020
    $394.2M
    $16.9M(4.3%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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