Art Iron Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Toledo, OH EIN: 34-6516469

Art Iron Foundation is a private foundation based in Toledo, Ohio. Its 2023 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

Key facts about Art Iron Foundation

EIN
34-6516469
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2023
Total assets
$691,624
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$692K

-0.3% YoY

Revenue

$9K

-66.0% YoY

Net Investment Income

$9K

-16.0% YoY

Expenses

$11K

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Art Iron Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Art Iron Foundation gives

  • In 2021 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2021 grants included ProMedica Foundation, whose stated mission is to generate and direct resources to enrich programs and fund services that support health care and quality of life in its community. It also supported Cherry Street Mission Ministries, which describes its mission as eradicating poverty in body, mind, and spirit.

Grantmaking

In 2021, the foundation reported $44,000 in grants across 16 grants. In 2022 and 2023, it reported zero grants.

Notable 2021 grants included $5,000 to ProMedica Foundation and $2,500 to Cherry Street Mission Ministries.

How to Apply

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists ROBERT P SCHLATTER as the contact for how to apply.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Cities

ToledoSylvaniaBethpageHagerstownPerrysburg

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K16 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023

In 2021 it made 16 grants totaling $44K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

16 grants across all recorded years

16<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2023.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2023 $691,624 $8,605 $10,864 0
2022 $693,883 $25,314 Not stated 0
2021 $621,417 $79,120 $44,000 $44,000 across 16 grants
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$25K$50K$75K$100K2021 2022 2023
Metric202320222021
Total Assets$691,624$693,883$621,417
Revenue$8,605$25,314$79,120
Expenses$10,864—$44,000
Qualifying Distributions——$44,000
Net Investment Income$8,605$10,247$8,745
Distributable Amount$33,943$31,878$49,209

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2023 filing lists ROBERT SCHLATTER as trustee.

Art Iron Foundation is led by Robert Schlatter, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.

Officers on the 2023 filing

  • Robert Schlatter

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Application contact: Robert P Schlatter
Mailing address: 120 1St Place, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Phone: (419) 356-1893
Email: bob_s@artiron.com

Frequently asked questions about Art Iron Foundation

How large is Art Iron Foundation?

Art Iron Foundation reported $692K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $9K.

What does Art Iron Foundation fund?

The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2021 grants included ProMedica Foundation, whose stated mission is to generate and direct resources to enrich programs and fund services that support health care and quality of life in its community. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Art Iron Foundation?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

How much is Art Iron Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Art Iron Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Art Iron Foundation's EIN?

Art Iron Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6516469. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.

Does Art Iron Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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