Iqair Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Iqair Foundation is a private foundation in La Mirada, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.7 million in 98 grants; the typical grant was $19,558 and the largest $713,299. 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$3.7 million
- Number of grants98
- Typical grant$19,558
- Largest grant$713,299
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.5 million the year before.
33% 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 | $2.6 million | 58 | $6.6 million |
| 2023 | $3.5 million | 86 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $3.7 million | 98 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Iqair 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Iqair Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 98 | $3.7 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atem X Residential | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $713,299 |
| Other School Sites | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $436,864 |
| Desert Mirage High School | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $129,608 |
| Oakland High School | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $77,001 |
| Placer High School | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $75,984 |
| Valle del Sol Elementary School | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $73,124 |
| Toro Canyon Middle School | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $68,773 |
| Roseville Joint Union High School District | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $64,217 |
| Mountain Vista Elementary School | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $61,526 |
| Calexico High School | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $61,345 |
| Fremont High School | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $56,585 |
| Oakland Technical High School | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $54,739 |
| Bobby Duke Middle School | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $53,314 |
| Palm View Elementary School | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $52,399 |
| Skyline High School | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $52,047 |
| Santa Isabel School | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $47,837 |
| Las Palmitas Elementary School | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $45,000 |
| Peter Pendleton Elementary School | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $42,433 |
| Cesar Chavez Elementary School | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $40,359 |
| Creekview Ranch Elementary | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $39,226 |
| McClymonds High School | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $37,836 |
| Saul Martinez Elementary | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $37,448 |
| Seaview Elementary School | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $37,218 |
| Bret Harte Middle School | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $34,799 |
| Mecca Elementary School | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $32,616 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $31,328 |
| Westside Elementary School | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $30,712 |
| Martin Luther King Jr High School | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $30,096 |
| Cahuilla Desert Academy | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $29,557 |
| George Washington Elementary School | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $28,965 |
| Oasis Elementary School | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $28,682 |
| Grace Smith Elementary School | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $28,610 |
| Cesar Chavez Complexthink College Now | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $27,773 |
| Franklin Elementary School | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $26,762 |
| West Shores High School | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $26,556 |
| Montera Middle School | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $26,335 |
| Dover Es | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $24,962 |
| Community Day School | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $22,761 |
| Allendale Elementary School | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $22,660 |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Providing equipment to provide clean air. | $22,419 |
Officers and trustees
- Glory Dolphin-Hammes
- Carole Curtis
- Ofelia Ceja-Lariviere
- Veronica Eady
- Nancy Dinella
Questions people ask
Does Iqair Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Iqair Foundation give?
$3.7 million in tax year 2024, across 98 grants, with a typical grant of $19,558.
Who runs Iqair Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Glory Dolphin-Hammes (Director), Carole Curtis (Director), Ofelia Ceja-Lariviere (Director) and Veronica Eady (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Iqair Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.