The Community Foundation:
- Granted almost $3.8 million to 314 nonprofits in 2008, with 76% of grants serving residents from Aspen to Parachute.
- Distributed 63% of its 2008 grants from Donor Advised Funds.
- Holds assets of $32.4 million.
- Holds a total of 156 funds comprised of: Donor Advised Funds, Designated Funds, Field of Interest Funds, Memorial Funds, Organization Funds, and Scholarship Funds.
Current Community Statistics (as of 5/31/09):
- 6.6% vs. 2.3% Pitkin county unemployment rate, April 09 vs. April 08
- 6.8% vs. 2.6% Garfield county unemployment rate, April 09 vs. April 08
- 7.3% vs. 4.2% Colorado’s unemployment rate, April 09 vs. April 08
- >50% Pitkin County’s caseload of clients receiving various types of Public Assistance
- >38% 2009 Real Estate valuations for single-family homes in Basalt and El Jebel condominium valuations increased close to 75%
- <24% Decrease in Aspen city sales tax collections, Feb 09 vs. Feb 08
- 40-60% Fewer natural gas drilling rigs working in the Piceance Basin, 2009 vs. 2008
- <10% Skico lift ticket sales 2008/2009 season with +3-4% return guests
