Iolair
Iolair is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Bellevue, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2024, it made $301K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $473.
Iolair at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,688,290
- +11.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $378,601
- -57.1% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $301,175
- +893.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $65,122
- +0.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,688,290 | $378,601 | $65,122 | $301,175 | $473 |
| 2023 | $2,414,384 | $883,467 | $64,941 | $30,312 | $1,781 |
| 2022 | $1,596,313 | $52,067 | $86,373 | $42,763 | $6,296 |
| 2021 | $1,629,930 | $-249,013 | $38,384 | $30,042 | $362 |
| 2020 | $1,917,328 | $-379,653 | $71,125 | — | $2,187 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Iolair is led by L. Lewis, President, Vice President & Treasurer Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
L. Lewis
President, Vice President & Treasurer Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ct Rogers
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lb Lindberg (2020–2023) — Secretary
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 Iolair
How large is Iolair?
Iolair reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $379K.
What is Iolair?
Iolair is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Bellevue, WA. It holds $2.7M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Iolair's EIN?
Iolair's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3485974. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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