IS15 Foundation
Preselected recipients only
IS15 Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $750,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $750,000 and the largest $750,000. 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$750,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$750,000
- Largest grant$750,000
- Assets$151,967
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $407,500 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 2 | $66,634 |
| 2024 | $407,500 | 2 | $154,571 |
| 2025 | $750,000 | 1 | $151,967 |
How to apply
IS15 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 IS15 Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $750,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | The Fund shall be used to support a professorship within the Department of History at Weinberg College | $750,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ian Sanders
Questions people ask
Does IS15 Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does IS15 Foundation give?
$750,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $750,000.
Who runs IS15 Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ian Sanders (Trustee).
What does IS15 Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.