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The Iroh Foundation (Fka RA5 Foundation)

Preselected recipients only Marina del Rey, California · EIN 456627637

The Iroh Foundation (Fka RA5 Foundation) is a private foundation in Marina del Rey, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $528,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $55,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

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

Giving in 2024 was down from $1.1 million 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
2023$1.1 million19$19.2 million
2024$528,00014$19.6 million

How to apply

The Iroh Foundation (Fka RA5 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Iroh Foundation (Fka RA5 Foundation) funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Massachusetts.

StateGrantsAmount
Massachusetts3$108,000
California4$105,000
Washington2$60,000
Colorado1$55,000
Florida1$50,000
Idaho1$50,000
Maryland1$50,000
New Hampshire1$50,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 14 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Range of Motion Project
Denver, CO
General$55,000
Intelehealth
Baltimore, MD
General$50,000
Latin American Leadership Academy
Vero Beach, FL
General$50,000
Legado
Jackson, NH
General$50,000
Panorama Global
Seattle, WA
General$50,000
Semilla Nueva
Boise, ID
General$50,000
Shamiri Institue Inc
Boston, MA
General$50,000
Tarjimly
Mountain View, CA
General$50,000
Within Reach Inc (Aka Labhya)
Boston, MA
General$50,000
Dunn School
Los Olivos, CA
Education$25,000
Riding Emphasizing Individual Needs
Bonsall, CA
General$25,000
Journeymen Institue
Vashon, WA
General$10,000
Massachusettes General-Pact Program
Boston, MA
General$8,000
Marat Daukayev Ballet Theatre
Los Angeles, CA
General$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Iroh Foundation (Fka RA5 Foundation) accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Iroh Foundation (Fka RA5 Foundation) give?

$528,000 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.

Who runs The Iroh Foundation (Fka RA5 Foundation)?

Its 2024 filing lists Robert Seidler (Director, Trustee), Vincent Seidler (Director), Luke Seidler (Director) and Erin Kelsey (Chief Financial Officer).

What does The Iroh Foundation (Fka RA5 Foundation) fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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