Irie Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Irie Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $320,500 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$320,500
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$9.7 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was down from $493,500 the year before.
31% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $574,821 | 8 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $493,500 | 21 | $6.2 million |
| 2025 | $320,500 | 13 | $9.7 million |
How to apply
Irie 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 Irie Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Washington. It also paid $112,000 in 4 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | $75,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $68,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baja Community Foundation | General purposes | $75,000 |
| Monarch Effect Foundation | General purposes | $51,500 |
| Children's Aid Society of Nipissing & Parry Sound | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General purposes | $20,000 |
| The Querencia Community Foundation (Querencia Cares) | General purposes | $20,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Partners for Progress | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Campfire Circle | General purposes | $7,000 |
| CMT Research Foundation | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Megan Butz Legacy of Hope | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Birdies for Charity | General purposes | $3,500 |
| Nipissing Serenity Hospice | General purposes | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven R Beauchamp
- Danielle A Beauchamp
Questions people ask
Does Irie Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Irie Foundation give?
$320,500 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Irie Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Steven R Beauchamp (Trustee) and Danielle A Beauchamp (Trustee).
What does Irie Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and community development.