Susan and Larry Marx established the SLM Special Needs Fund in April 2006 to provide funds for special and urgent needs to nonprofits from Aspen to Parachute. The Fund enables the Community Foundation to provide a quick response to opportunities unforeseen by a nonprofit, or to address urgent needs that challenge an organization’s services or operations.
The Community Foundation has named the SLM Special Needs Fund in honor of Susan and Larry Marx, a former Board Chair of Aspen Community Foundation, for their founding contribution of $75,000. Arny Porath, a current Board member and advisor to the fund along with Larry Marx, commented that he is, “particularly pleased that Larry has asked that I become involved. Analyzing the grant requests will be critical to the process. The Special Needs Fund is a great opportunity for the Community Foundation to become even more involved and important in the Valley.”
