The Ironwood Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ironwood Foundation is a private foundation in Payson, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $9,500 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $2,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$9,500
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$191,389
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $9,500 the year before.
18% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $9,000 | 9 | $164,372 |
| 2023 | $9,500 | 11 | $183,247 |
| 2024 | $9,500 | 11 | $191,389 |
How to apply
The Ironwood Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Ironwood Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 9 | $8,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood | Charity | $2,000 |
| University of Arizona College of Me University of Arizona College of Medicine | Charity | $2,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Southern Poverty Law Center | Charity | $1,000 |
| Hospice of the Valley Hospice of the Valley | Charity | $1,000 |
| Arizona PBS Arizona PBS | Charity | $500 |
| Musical Instrument Museum Musican Instrument Museum | Charity | $500 |
| Watch Duty Watch Duty | Charity | $500 |
| Bishop's Mission Biship's Mission | Charity | $500 |
| Desert Botanical Gardens Desert Botanical Gardens | Charity | $500 |
| Umom - New Day Centers Phoenix Umom - New Day Centers Phoenix | Charity | $500 |
| Nature Conservancy - Phoenix Nature Conservancy - Phoenix | Chairty | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- James R Cairns III
- Denise D Stanton
Questions people ask
Does The Ironwood Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ironwood Foundation give?
$9,500 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The Ironwood Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James R Cairns III (Treasurer) and Denise D Stanton (President/Se).
What does The Ironwood Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and environment and conservation.