IQAir Foundation is a corporate foundation based in La Mirada, California, dedicated to improving air quality and supporting underrepresented and underprivileged communities. Founded in 2016, the Foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and is supported by IQAir, a company with over 60 years of experience in air quality improvement across residential, commercial, and institutional markets.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.8M
-35.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.7M
+5.0% YoY
Grant Count
98
+14.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$38K
-7.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Iqair Foundation reported a distributable amount of $76K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Bringing clean air to underrepresented and underprivileged communities who need it most.
The Foundation's work is grounded in the recognition that clean air is essential for healthy lungs and normal lung development, with particular focus on communities disproportionately affected by air pollution. Primary focus areas include:
- Air Quality Improvement: Providing high-performance air purifiers, indoor filtration systems, and public air quality monitors to schools and neighborhoods most at risk
- Environmental Justice: Addressing air pollution in low-income communities and communities of color
- Education: Supporting schools and educational institutions with air quality solutions
- Community Health: Reducing exposure to air pollution in vulnerable populations
Grantmaking
The Foundation made 65 grants in 2024. Grant amounts typically range from $10,005 to $713,299, with recent grants including:
Average Grant
amount:** Varies significantly based on project scope
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation operates primarily in California with expanding national reach. Active communities include:
- Los Angeles County (primary base)
- Oakland
- Coachella
- Richmond
- Imperial County
- San Francisco
- Detroit
- Dallas
- Milwaukee
The Foundation operates over 100 monitoring stations across 50 communities and has supported over 150 schools nationwide.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $2,844,703
- Total Revenues: $3,744,340
- Total Expenses: $3,931,434
- Total Giving: $3,725,324
Number of Employees: 0 (core team of 3 people with volunteer board support)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,844,703 | $4,404,483 | $8,569,756 |
| Revenue | $3,744,340 | $3,697,169 | $3,410,814 |
| Expenses | $3,931,434 | $3,785,443 | $3,345,418 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,873,681 | $3,625,797 | $1,880,708 |
| Net Investment Income | $15,160 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $76,127 | $143,796 | $214,230 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
218 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Atem X Residential ($713,299), Other School Sites ($436,864), Desert Mirage High School ($129,608).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ATEM X RESIDENTIAL LA MIRADA, CA | PROVIDING EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE CLEAN AIR. | $713,299 |
| OTHER SCHOOL SITES LA MIRADA, CA | PROVIDING EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE CLEAN AIR. | $436,864 |
| DESERT MIRAGE HIGH SCHOOL THERMAL, CA | PROVIDING EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE CLEAN AIR. | $129,608 |
| OAKLAND HIGH SCHOOL OAKLAND, CA | PROVIDING EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE CLEAN AIR. | $77,001 |
| PLACER HIGH SCHOOL AUBURN, CA | PROVIDING EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE CLEAN AIR. | $75,984 |
| VALLE DEL SOL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COACHELLA, CA | PROVIDING EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE CLEAN AIR. | $73,124 |
| TORO CANYON MIDDLE SCHOOL THERMAL, CA | PROVIDING EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE CLEAN AIR. | $68,773 |
| ROSEVILLE JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT ROSEVILLE, CA | PROVIDING EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE CLEAN AIR. | $64,217 |
| MOUNTAIN VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WEST COVINA, CA | PROVIDING EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE CLEAN AIR. | $61,526 |
| CALEXICO HIGH SCHOOL CALEXICO, CA | PROVIDING EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE CLEAN AIR. | $61,345 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Glory Dolphin-Hammes: Executive Director
- Nancy Dinella: Interim Executive Director of Foundation
- Tiffany Tran: Development and Community Engagement Specialist
- Board Members: Carole Curtis, David Ceja-Lariviere, Ofelia Ceja-Lariviere, and others (9-person majority BIPOC board, all serving voluntarily without compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLORY DOLPHIN-HAMMES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CAROLE CURTIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| OFELIA CEJA-LARIVIERE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VERONICA EADY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NANCY DINELLA | EXEC. DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Clean Air for Kids Program:** The Foundation's flagship initiative installs filtration systems in four schools annually, reaching approximately 120,000 students per year.
**South Coast AQMD Partnership (2024):** In collaboration with the South Coast Air Quality Management District, the Foundation undertook an air filtration installation project at schools in Southern California, with $1.2 million in available funds for installing and maintaining air filtration systems at 184 private K-12 schools, private daycare facilities, and preschools in underserved communities. An installation event was held at the School of Santa Isabel in Los Angeles in March 2024.
IQAir and South Coast AQMD partner for clean air in classrooms**Wildfire Response (2023):** Partnered with South Coast AQMD and the Red Cross to provide clean air centers during wildfires, and subsequently partnered to deliver air purifiers to American Red Cross shelters.
IQAir and South Coast AQMD partner for clean air in classrooms**Oakland School Installations:** Helped fund 18 air quality monitors at three schools, improving air quality for 5,000 students and 250 teachers.
IQAIR LAUNCHES SCHOOLS4EARTH PROGRAM TO BRING AIR QUALITY MONITORING TO SCHOOLS**Pilot Studies:** Led pilot studies in low-income housing to guide air quality support strategies.
**Schools4Earth Program:** Launched a program to bring air quality monitoring to schools worldwide.
IQAIR LAUNCHES SCHOOLS4EARTH PROGRAM TO BRING AIR QUALITY MONITORING TO SCHOOLSSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Iqair Foundation fund?
**Mission:** Bringing clean air to underrepresented and underprivileged communities who need it most. The Foundation's work is grounded in the recognition that clean air is essential for healthy lungs and normal lung development, with particular focus on communities disproportionately affected by air pollution. Primary focus areas include: • **Air Quality Improvement:** Providing high-performance air purifiers, indoor filtration systems, and public air quality monitors to schools and neighborho…
How do I apply for a grant from Iqair Foundation?
The Foundation made 65 grants in 2024. Grant amounts typically range from $10,005 to $713,299, with recent grants including: • Friends of Placer High School: $75,984 (equipment for clean air) • Fremont High School Oakland Scholarship Fund: $56,585 (equipment for clean air) • California State PTA - Oakland Technical High School PTSA: $54,739 (equipment for clean air) **Total giving in 2024:** $3,725,324 **Average grant amount:** Varies significantly based on project scope The Foundation supports…
Where does Iqair Foundation make grants?
The Foundation operates primarily in California with expanding national reach. Active communities include: • Los Angeles County (primary base) • Oakland • Coachella • Richmond • Imperial County • San Francisco • Detroit • Dallas • Milwaukee The Foundation operates over 100 monitoring stations across 50 communities and has supported over 150 schools nationwide.
What size grants does Iqair Foundation award?
In 2024, Iqair Foundation awarded 98 grants totaling $3.7M — an average of about $38K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Iqair Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Iqair Foundation reported a distributable amount of $76K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Iqair Foundation's EIN?
Iqair Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3033323. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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