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B F Foundation is a private corporation based in BASALT, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1966. The principal officer is David Chase. It holds total assets of $3.1M. Annual income is reported at $1.4M. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico. According to available records, B F Foundation has made 45 grants totaling $774K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $439K in 2021 to $336K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $200K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 17 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
B F Foundation reported 45 individual grants totaling $774,400 between 2021 and 2022 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $10,000. Half of those grants fell between $2,000 and $20,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $200,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $173,785 in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in CO (23 of 45), followed by AZ (13) and NM (4). In total the foundation's grantees span 6 states. Of its 17 distinct grantees, 76 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Aspen Valley Land Trust ($240,000), Grand Canyon Trust ($95,900) and Smith College ($52,000).
Computed from 45 individual grant records (2021–2022) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 6 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$26K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 17 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
B F Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 45 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, AZ, NM.
B F Foundation has distributed a total of $774K across 45 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $200K.
B F Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
B F Foundation is headquartered in BASALT, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherin L Chase | PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard W Shaw | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David D Chase | CHAIRMAN | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sarah C Shaw | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$3.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$3.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
45
Total Giving
$774K
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
17
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado CollegeSCHOLARSHIPS | Colorado Springs, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| High Country NewsINTERNSHIPS SUPPORT | Paonia, CO | $45K | 2022 |
| Grand Canyon TrustRISING LEADERS PROGRAM | Flagstaff, AZ | $38K | 2022 |
| Georgia O'Keefe MuseumOPERATIONS | Santa Fe, NM | $20K | 2022 |
| Aspen Valley Land TrustCOFFMAN RANCH PURCHASE | Carbondale, CO | $20K | 2022 |
| Lowell ObservatoryYOUNG SCHOLARS | Flagstaff, AZ | $10K | 2022 |
| Wilderness Land TrustOPERATIONS | Bainbridge Island, WA | $10K | 2022 |
| Aspen Writers FoundationOPERATIONS | Aspen, CO | $3K | 2022 |
| English In ActionOPERATIONS | Basalt, CO | $2K | 2022 |
| Aspen Center For Environmental StudiesOPERATIONS | Apsen, CO | $2K | 2022 |
| The Art BaseOPERATIONS | Basalt, CO | $1K | 2022 |
| Arizona Historical SocietyOPERATIONS | Tucson, AZ | $1K | 2022 |
| The Arts Campus At WillitsOPERATIONS | Basalt, CO | $1K | 2022 |
| Smith CollegeSCHOLARSHIPS | Northampton, MA | $52K | 2021 |
| Santa Fe Conservation TrustOPERATIONS | Santa Fe, NM | $20K | 2021 |
| Utah State UniversityDON ENSIGN EXCELLENCE FUND | Logan, UT | $2K | 2021 |
| Airizona Community Foundation Of FlastaffOPERATIONS | Phoenix, AZ | $1K | 2021 |