Iridium Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Iridium Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $39,702 in 52 grants; the typical grant was $200 and the largest $30,200. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$39,702
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$200
- Largest grant$30,200
- Assets$680,250
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $30,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $190,051 |
| 2024 | $30,000 | 1 | $539,797 |
| 2025 | $39,702 | 52 | $680,250 |
How to apply
Iridium Charitable 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 Iridium Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 23 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | $30,567 |
| Virginia | 9 | $1,900 |
| Arizona | 7 | $1,500 |
| Colorado | 5 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 4 | $700 |
| Florida | 3 | $500 |
| California | 3 | $410 |
| Washington | 2 | $400 |
| New York | 2 | $250 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $30,200 |
| Loudoun Hunger Relief | General & Unrestricted | $400 |
| Arizona Humane Society | General & Unrestricted | $300 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $267 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| All Hounds on Deck Rescue | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Ascend Performing Arts Inc | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Best Buddies International Inc | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Chabad Jewish Center of Reston-Herndon | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Community Markets Inc | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Convoy of Hope | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Country Day School | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Dance Express | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Duke University | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| First Baptist Church | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Focus on the Family | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Friends for Life Animal Rescue | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Friends of the Animal Shelter | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Homeward Pet Adoption Center | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Homewardbound of the Grand Valley | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Humanization Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| I Can Improving Chandler Area Neighborhoods | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Jacksonville Chapel | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Lost Our Home Pet Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Maggies Place Inc | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Mercy Ships | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Nightscout Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Overland Missions Inc | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Plan International USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Sempervirens Fund | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Southwest Oasis Labrador Rescue Inc | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| St Marys Food Bank Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| St Paul VI Catholic High School | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Stanley Snacks for School Kids | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| The College Settlement of Philadelphia | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Jacqueline Depew
- Matthew Desch
- Thomas Fitzpatrick
- Mark David Grimm
- Timothy Kapalka
- Kathleen A Morgan
- Vincent James O'Neill
Questions people ask
Does Iridium Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Iridium Charitable Foundation give?
$39,702 in tax year 2025, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $200.
Who runs Iridium Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jacqueline Depew (Sec), Matthew Desch (Dir, Pres, Chair), Thomas Fitzpatrick (Dir) and Mark David Grimm (VP) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Iridium Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, education and faith communities.