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American Iris Society Foundation

Accepts applications Glendale, California · EIN 237230012

American Iris Society Foundation is a private foundation in Glendale, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $33,343 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $9,286 and the largest $12,272. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $6,736 the year before.

50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$00$567,984
2023$6,7361$0
2024$33,3434$731,964

How to apply

ContactJill Bonino
3110 Kirkham Drive, Glendale, CA 91206
Phone or email(818) 404-4216, jillbiris62@gmail.com
What to submitProposals should clearly describe the objectives and significance of the work to be supported, provide enough detail of the methods and approaches to allow assessment of its feasibility, outline the time-frame for its completion, and describe how it is expected to forward the goals of the foundation. Where appropriate, a curriculum vitae or other evidence of the capabilities of the applicant to conduct the work shoudl be provided. It is expected that a report on the use of the funds will be submitted to the foundation upon completion of the project and that significant scientific findings will be published in a timely fashion. Part of the award may be withheld until reports and/or manuscripts are received by the foundation. Prior discussion with one of the foundation officers regarding the suitability of the concept and proposed funding level is encouraged.
DeadlinesProposals may be submitted to the chairman/president at any time.
RestrictionsThe foundation typically can invest up to 20,000 per year in projects that support its goals.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2024. Details may have changed since.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What American Iris Society Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California3$22,187
Georgia1$11,156

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
American Iris Society
Glendale, CA
General fund$12,272
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
Research$11,156
Individual
CA
Research$7,415
Individual
CA
Research - jean stevens book$2,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does American Iris Society Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Proposals may be submitted to the chairman/president at any time.

How much does American Iris Society Foundation give?

$33,343 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $9,286.

Who runs American Iris Society Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Robert Hollingworth (Vice Preside), Gary White (President), William Plotner (Board Member) and Carol Warner (Board Member) among 11 officers and trustees.

What does American Iris Society Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly science and research.

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