Art Iron Foundation
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.
Art Iron Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $691,624
- -0.3% vs 2022
- Revenue (2023)
- $8,605
- -66.0% vs 2022
- Net investment income (2023)
- $8,605
- -16.0% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $10,864
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Art Iron Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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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.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert P Schlatter
Mailing address: 120 1St Place, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Phone: (419) 356-1893
Email: bob_s@artiron.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Art Iron Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 16 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Toledo Orchestra Assn Toledo, OH | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| Promedica Foundation Toledo, OH | General Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Frances De Sales School Toledo, OH | General Charitable | $5,000 |
| Toledo Museum of Art Toledo, OH | General Charitable | $5,000 |
| Arts Commisison of Greater Toledo Toledo, OH | General Charitable | $2,500 |
| Cherry Street Mission Ministries Toledo, OH | General Charitable | $2,500 |
| Hope Lutheran Toledo, OH | General Charitable | $2,000 |
| Toledo Zoological Society Toledo, OH | General Charitable | $2,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Toledo Toledo, OH | General Charitable | $2,000 |
| Perrysburg Symphony Association Perrysburg, OH | General Charitable | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $691,624 | $8,605 | $10,864 | — | — | — | $8,605 | $33,943 |
| 2022 | $693,883 | $25,314 | — | — | — | — | $10,247 | $31,878 |
| 2021 | $621,417 | $79,120 | $44,000 | $44,000 | 16 | $44,000 | $8,745 | $49,209 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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