Iron Phi Foundation
To strengthen the phi delta theta international fraternity and the impact it has on the fight against lou gehrig's disease als through the fundraising and athletic efforts of its people.
Iron Phi Foundation at a glance
In short: Iron Phi Foundation gave $625K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $312K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $624,572
- +120.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $312,286
- +120.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $312,286
- Total assets
- $166,481
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Iron Phi Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Live Like Lou Foundation ($356K). Together the top 2 received $625K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $283K (2024) to $734K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $625K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Live Like Lou Foundation Oxford, OH | Operational Support | $356,286 |
| Phi Delta Theta Foundation Oxford, OH | Collegiate Leadership Programs | $268,286 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $166,481 | $841,577 | $838,668 | $624,572 | 2 | $8 |
| 2024 | $167,239 | $406,400 | $406,400 | $282,783 | 2 | $5 |
| 2023 | $259,110 | $896,234 | $899,143 | $733,640 | 2 | $7 |
About Iron Phi Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Iron Phi Foundation is a public charity, based in Oxford, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $166K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $625K. Net investment income was $8.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Iron Phi Foundation is led by Steven J. Good, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steven J. Good
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frederick D. Reimer
Chairman
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Andrew Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael S. Hyatt
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bradley R. Shafer
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Ogg
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William H. Lappin
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Brian D Dunn (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Frederick B Schultz (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Thomas A Balzer (2023–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Iron Phi Foundation
How much does Iron Phi Foundation give each year?
Iron Phi Foundation gave $625K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $283K across 2 grants.
How large is Iron Phi Foundation?
Iron Phi Foundation reported $166K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $842K.
Where does Iron Phi Foundation operate?
Iron Phi Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Iron Phi Foundation's EIN?
Iron Phi Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1479885. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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