The aspen institute
WASHINGTON, DC · Social Science
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2025). The aspen institute has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
WE DRIVE CHANGE THROUGH DIALOGUE, LEADERSHIP, AND ACTION TO HELP SOLVE SOCIETY'S GREATEST CHALLENGES.THE ASPEN INSTITUTE IGNITES HUMAN POTENTIAL TO BUILD UNDERSTANDING AND CREATE NEW POSSIBILITIES FOR A BETTER WORLD. WE DRIVE CHANGE THROUGH DIALOGUE, LEADERSHIP, AND ACTION TO HELP SOLVE THE GREATEST CHALLENGES OF OUR TIME IN SERVICE OF A MORE FREE, JUST, AND EQUITABLE SOCIETY. WE DO SO BY CONVENING A BROAD SPECTRUM OF PEOPLE, WITH A FOCUS ON DIALOGUE, COMMUNITY BUILDING, AND CREATIVE COLLABORATION; CREATING TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCES THAT ENABLE DIVERSE LEADERS TO DISCOVER AND REFINE THEIR APPROACHES; AND ENABLING POWERFUL, PRACTICAL, AND APPLICABLE SOLUTIONS THAT ACCELERATE PROGRESS, EMPHASIZING CO-CREATION AND PARTNERSHIP. THE ASPEN INSTITUTE IS HEADQUARTERED IN WASHINGTON, DC, AND HAS A CAMPUS IN ASPEN, COLORADO, AS WELL AS AN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF PARTNERS.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2025.
Who funds The aspen institute
$371.4M in foundation grants on record from 548 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $26.1M | 4 |
| Lilly Endowment | $21.5M | 3 |
| Mastercard Impact Fund | $17.9M | 4 |
| Bloomberg Philanthropies | $15.3M | 3 |
| Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | $14.8M | 22 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management | $13.9M | 3 |
| Ascendium Education Solutions | $10.7M | 4 |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | $10.7M | 6 |
| Craig Newmark Foundation | $9.4M | 4 |
| Prudential Foundation | $8.9M | 15 |
Leadership
DANIEL R PORTERFIELD (Principal officer)
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