Iron Rose Foundation
Iron Rose Foundation is a private foundation, based in Carbondale, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $671K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $72K. Net investment income was $37K.
Iron Rose Foundation at a glance
In short: Iron Rose Foundation gave $72K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $72,000
- +380.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,286
- +174.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $671,308
- -0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Iron Rose Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Colorado Extreme ($40K). Together the top 7 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Iron Rose Foundation gives
- Giving grew 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 214% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $72K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Extreme Carbondale, CO | General Support | $40,000 |
| The Arts Campus at Willits Basalt, CO | General Support | $15,000 |
| Holy Cross Cattlemen's Association Silt, CO | General Support | $6,000 |
| Roarng Fork Ranch Roping Carbondale, CO | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Tree Fund Naperville, IL | General Support | $2,500 |
| Advocate Safehouse Project Glenwood Springs, CO | General Support | $2,000 |
| Colorado Animal Rescue Inc Glenwood Springs, CO | General Support | $1,500 |
Ready to take the next step with Iron Rose Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $671,308 | $39,163 | $73,818 | $72,000 | 7 | $72,000 | $36,662 | $33,569 |
| 2023 | $677,499 | $23,134 | $15,500 | $15,000 | 4 | $15,000 | $22,834 | $33,107 |
| 2022 | $670,004 | $6,732 | $14,800 | $14,500 | 4 | $14,500 | $6,432 | $33,222 |
| 2021 | $678,181 | $167 | $50,300 | $50,000 | 5 | $50,000 | — | $35,639 |
| 2020 | $728,123 | $914 | $49,500 | $49,000 | 7 | — | $614 | $38,000 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Iron Rose Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Iron Rose Foundation is led by Thomas H. Bailey, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas H. Bailey
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Ford
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Iron Rose Foundation
How much does Iron Rose Foundation give each year?
Iron Rose Foundation gave $72K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15K across 4 grants.
What is Iron Rose Foundation's typical grant size?
Iron Rose Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,286, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Iron Rose Foundation give grants?
Iron Rose Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Carbondale, CO (2 grants) and Glenwood Springs, CO (2 grants).
Does Iron Rose Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Iron Rose Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Iron Rose Foundation's largest grantees?
Iron Rose Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Colorado Extreme ($40,000), The Arts Campus at Willits ($15,000) and Holy Cross Cattlemen's Association ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Iron Rose Foundation?
Iron Rose Foundation reported $671K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Iron Rose Foundation's EIN?
Iron Rose Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4354544. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Iron Rose Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Colorado Gives Foundation
Arvada, CO
Colorado Gives Foundation funds nonprofits serving Jefferson County in areas including food security, early care and education, workforce development, housing, health and convenient neighborhoods; it also offers statewide nonprofit capacity-building support. Typical giving varies widely: its 2024 median grant was $17,814, while Thriving Jeffco Responsive Grant awards ranged from $2,500 to $100,000. It accepts applications through listed grant opportunities, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$527.1M
Grants
2,211
Total Given
$91.0M
Aspen Community Foundation
Basalt, CO
Aspen Community Foundation supports nonprofits serving the Aspen-to-Parachute region, with recent priorities including early childhood and youth empowerment, as well as broader community needs. Its 2024 median grant was $15,000; its 2026 focus-area awards were set at $10,000–$35,000, and that cycle accepted applications but has ended.
Assets
$62.3M
Grants
466
Total Given
$17.4M
Rocky Mountain Health Foundation
Grand Junction, CO
Rocky Mountain Health Foundation funds health and well-being on Colorado’s Western Slope, including healthcare access, basic needs, and workforce development. In 2025, grants ranged from $500 to $108,000, with a median of $13,675. Its 2024 filing says it accepts contributions only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests; its website describes an eligibility quiz and pre-application discussion for prospective applicants.
Assets
$92.8M
Grants
322
Total Given
$4.9M
Anschutz Family Foundation
Denver, CO
The Anschutz Family Foundation funds Colorado nonprofits serving families and communities, with interests including self-sufficiency, basic needs, health, youth, education, and rural development. Typical grants are $5,000–$10,000, and it aims to support both rural and urban Colorado communities. Applicants may apply; funding is not restricted to preselected organizations.
Assets
$46.9M
Grants
314
Total Given
$2.7M
Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc
Grand Junction, CO
Western Colorado Community Foundation funds nonprofits addressing community needs, including hunger relief, youth well-being, housing, health care, education, and conservation, across a seven-county region of western Colorado. Typical awards are $1,000–$5,000 for general or project requests and $10,000–$25,000 for capital requests; it accepts funding requests through its online process, which are reviewed quarterly.
Assets
$211.1M
Grants
194
Total Given
$8.0M
David Mitchell Marcus Foundation
Carbondale, CO
Assets
$325K
Grants
6
Total Given
$30K
More similar funders
More Funders in Colorado
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Iron Rose Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Iron Rose Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?