American Iris Society Foundation
American Iris Society Foundation is a private foundation, based in Glendale, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $684K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $129K.
American Iris Society Foundation at a glance
In short: American Iris Society Foundation gave $33K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $33,343
- +395.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,336
- +23.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,286
- Total assets
- $683,569
- Primary geography
- California (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who American Iris Society Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Iris Society ($12K). Together the top 2 received $23K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($9,915), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How American Iris Society Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 158% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $400 (2020) to $33K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Iris Society Glendale, CA | General Fund | $12,272 |
| University of Georgia Athens, GA | Research | $11,156 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $9,915 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $683,569 | $187,029 | $62,497 | $33,343 | 4 | $54,291 | $128,578 | $34,313 |
| 2023 | — | $49,744 | $55,829 | $6,736 | 1 | $6,736 | $54,106 | — |
| 2022 | $560,383 | $74,588 | $56,723 | — | — | — | $22,945 | — |
| 2021 | — | $77,368 | $54,306 | — | — | — | $48,646 | — |
| 2020 | — | $102,058 | $32,213 | $400 | 1 | — | $16,392 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, American Iris Society Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Iris Society Foundation is led by Gary White, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary White
President
Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bonnie Nichols
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carol Warner
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jill Bonino
Secretary
Treasurer Elect → Treasurer & Secretary, 2022
Treasurer & Secretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Judy Keisling
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Hollingworth
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Pries
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Grigg
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William Plotner
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kate Brewitt
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Joshua Winzer
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jim Copeland (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Nancy Price (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Plank (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about American Iris Society Foundation
How much does American Iris Society Foundation give each year?
American Iris Society Foundation gave $33K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 1 grant.
What is American Iris Society Foundation's typical grant size?
American Iris Society Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $9,286, and its average grant was $8,336, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does American Iris Society Foundation give grants?
American Iris Society Foundation gives mostly in California: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (33%).
Does American Iris Society Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of American Iris Society Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is American Iris Society Foundation?
American Iris Society Foundation reported $684K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $54K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is American Iris Society Foundation's EIN?
American Iris Society Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7230012. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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