The Aspen Institute Inc

Organization Overview

The Aspen Institute Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1951. According to its NTEE Classification (V20) the organization is classified as: Social Science, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Aspen Institute Inc employed 720 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aspen Institute Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2020, Aspen Institute Inc generated $151.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $129.1m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 4.1% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Aspen Institute Inc has awarded 498 individual grants totaling $69,012,574. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE ASPEN INSTITUTE IS A PEOPLE-SERVING ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS WITH PARTNERS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD TO BUILD A FREE, JUST, AND EQUITABLE SOCIETY. THE INSTITUTE CREATES POSITIVE CHANGE BY INSPIRING INCLUSIVE DIALOGUE AND EMPOWERING LEADERS TO SOLVE SOCIETY'S BIGGEST CHALLENGES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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POLICY PROGRAMS: THE ASPEN INSTITUTE'S POLICY PROGRAMS EXPLORE AND IDENTIFY SOLUTIONS FOR PROBLEMS RANGING FROM ECONOMIC DISTRESS TO EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY, FROM CLIMATE CHANGE TO RACIAL DISPARITIES, IN AN EFFORT TO INFLUENCE DECISION-MAKERS IN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS TO ADVANCE THE BEST AND MOST INSPIRED PROPOSALS. OUR POLICY PROGRAMS RANGE IN SIZE FROM $100,000 TO $15 MILLION IN ANNUAL REVENUE AND EXPENSES.


CAMPUS ACTIVITIES: IN ADDITION TO ITS HEADQUARTERS IN WASHINGTON, DC, THE ASPEN INSTITUTE ALSO CONDUCTS MUCH OF ITS WORK ON ITS FOUNDING CAMPUS IN ASPEN, COLORADO, WHICH PROVIDES NATURAL BEAUTY AND QUIET SURROUNDINGS THAT ENCOURAGE THOUGHTFUL REFLECTION THAT REFRESHES MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT. ONE OF OUR PROGRAMS THAT USE THE CAMPUS IS OUR ASPEN SEMINAR WHICH CHALLENGES INDIVIDUALS TO THINK MORE DEEPLY, LISTEN MORE ATTENTIVELY, AND REFINE THEIR ABILITY TO LEAD IN AN INCREASINGLY COMPLEX AND CONFLICTING WORLD. SEMINAR PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN CHALLENGING CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ENDURING QUESTIONS OF ETHICAL AND EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP, GAINING A GREATER CAPACITY TO LEAD WITH COURAGE AND CONVICTION.


ASPEN GLOBAL LEADERSHIP NETWORK: THE ASPEN GLOBAL LEADERSHIP NETWORK IS A GROWING, WORLDWIDE COMMUNITY OF ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERS FROM BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT, AND THE NONPROFIT SECTOR DRAWING FROM FELLOWS IN OVER 60 COUNTRIES WHO SHARE A COMMITMENT TO ENLIGHTENED LEADERSHIP AND TO USING THEIR EXTRAORDINARY CREATIVITY, ENERGY, AND RESOURCES TO TACKLE THE FOREMOST SOCIETAL CHALLENGES OF OUR TIMES. ALL HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THE FLAGSHIP HENRY CROWN FELLOWSHIP OR IN ONE OF THE DOZEN ASPEN INSTITUTE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES IT HAS INSPIRED IN THE UNITED STATES, AFRICA, CHINA, CENTRAL AMERICA, INDIA, AND THE MIDDLE EAST. EACH SUMMER, THE NETWORK GATHERS TO RECONNECT AND RECOMMIT TO ACTION AT THE ANNUAL RESNICK ASPEN ACTION FORUM IN ASPEN, COLORADO.


OTHER RESTRICTED PROGRAMS/PUBLIC PROGRAMS/YOUTH AND ENGAGEMENT/SEMINARS


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Daniel Porterfield
President & CEO
$643,984
Elliot Gerson
Executive VP
$450,891
Namita Khasat
Cfo/cao/treasurer
$408,234
David Langstaff
Exec Vice President
$353,857
Jane Wales
Vp, Executive Director
$350,780
Erika Mallin
Executive Director
$349,830

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Rowland Broughton Architecture And Urban
Architectural Services For Construction
$448,626
Eplus Technology Inc
It Systems And Support
$627,215
Brain Source International
Staffing And Payroll Services
$1,268,182
Spitfire Strategies Llc
Communications Consulting & Management
$388,351
Tenant Improvement Specialists
Construction Services
$8,463,267
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$799,255
Related organizations$0
Government grants $3,880,824
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$126,574,624
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $10,736,193
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$131,254,703
Total Program Service Revenue$17,868,195
Investment income $941,099
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $23,067
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,020,053
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$396,617
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $151,262,821

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, The Aspen Institute Inc has awarded $12,645,233 in support to 87 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ITHAKA HARBORS INC

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New York, NY

PURPOSE: COLLABORATION IN THE AMERICAN TALENT INITIATIVE

$741,000

New York, NY

PURPOSE: STEVENS INITIATIVE CULTURAL EXCHANGE

$641,157

ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

PURPOSE: ASPEN PRIZE AWARD WINNER

$600,000

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT OYF ASPEN FORUM, WORK IN THE ASPEN CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM INITIATIVE

$557,010

BOSTON PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL INC

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Boston, MA

PURPOSE: FORUM IN YOUTH-LED CHANGE

$550,000

ALLIANCE FOR CHILDRENS RIGHTS

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Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: BUILDING ECOSYSTEMS FOR YOUTH OPPORTUNITY IMPLEMENTATION

$450,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that The Aspen Institute Inc has recieved totaling $10,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Ehlers Family Foundation Inc

Belleair, FL

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION

$5,000
Lsj Charitable Corporation

Norfolk, CT

PURPOSE: GLOBAL LEADERSHIP

$5,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$140,520,233
Earnings$30,072,140
Net Contributions$17,309,092
Other Expense$9,195,723
Ending Balance$178,705,742

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