Ironwood Initiatives Inc
Ironwood Initiatives Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Covington, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $99K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K.
Ironwood Initiatives Inc at a glance
In short: Ironwood Initiatives Inc gave $3K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,500
- -75.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,500
- -25.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $98,518
- +7.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% 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 Ironwood Initiatives Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Salud Hondu ($3K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Ironwood Initiatives Inc gives
- Giving fell 57% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $10K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salud Hondu Wilmington, NC | General | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $98,518 | $12,069 | $4,950 | $2,500 | 1 | $2,500 |
| 2023 | $91,399 | $48,717 | $16,900 | $10,117 | 3 | $14,696 |
| 2022 | $59,582 | $41,300 | $5,967 | — | — | $3,844 |
| 2021 | $24,249 | $30,200 | $5,951 | $5,800 | 1 | $5,800 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ironwood Initiatives Inc is led by Andrew J. Mueller, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew J. Mueller
President
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Destefano
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Destefano
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Mueller
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Ironwood Initiatives Inc
How much does Ironwood Initiatives Inc give each year?
Ironwood Initiatives Inc gave $3K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 3 grants.
How large is Ironwood Initiatives Inc?
Ironwood Initiatives Inc reported $99K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $12K.
What is Ironwood Initiatives Inc?
Ironwood Initiatives Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Covington, KY. It holds $99K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Ironwood Initiatives Inc operate?
Ironwood Initiatives Inc has awarded grants in California, North Carolina, Tennessee.
What is Ironwood Initiatives Inc's EIN?
Ironwood Initiatives Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3673615. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 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 2021–2024
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