The International Iguana Foundation
Supporting conservation, awareness, and scientific programs that enhance the survival of wild iguanas and their habitats
The International Iguana Foundation at a glance
In short: The International Iguana Foundation gave $12K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $12,000
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $529,807
- +11.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The International Iguana Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The International Iguana Foundation
Who The International Iguana Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Utah State University ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The International Iguana Foundation gives
- Giving grew 44% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $70K (2019). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah State University Logan, UT | Conservation | $12,000 |
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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 | $529,807 | $202,724 | $161,506 | $12,000 | 1 | $15,070 |
| 2024 | $475,081 | $188,785 | $131,483 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $425,089 | $125,709 | $125,172 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $509,642 | $243,570 | $188,384 | $8,341 | 1 | $514 |
| 2021 | $420,931 | $170,390 | $228,017 | $28,366 | 2 | $65 |
| 2020 | $445,134 | $202,764 | $97,703 | $26,651 | 2 | $211 |
| 2019 | $368,229 | $108,288 | $182,771 | $69,678 | 2 | $215 |
About The International Iguana Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The International Iguana Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Fort Worth, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $530K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K. Net investment income was $15K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The International Iguana Foundation is led by Amie Brautigam, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 1 of 19 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amie Brautigam
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
$33K (2025)
Bruce Weissgold
President
Board Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gordon Brian Henley
President
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Alberts
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cayle Pearson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Knapp
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colette Adams
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Jollay
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Iverson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Fouraker
Board Member
President → President & Treasurer, 2022
President & Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Atteberry
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Hudson
Board Member
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2022
Executive Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trevor Zachariah
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tandora Grant
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Russ Mittermeier
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Goode
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Pelke
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Torregrosa
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Mendyk
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Andy Daneault (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Alan Kardon (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Holly Million (2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Tim Morrow (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Bob Lessnau (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Don Boyer (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Andy Denault (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Donal Boyer (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff Ettling (2019–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $33K, to Amie Brautigam (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The International Iguana Foundation
How much does The International Iguana Foundation give each year?
The International Iguana Foundation gave $12K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is The International Iguana Foundation?
The International Iguana Foundation reported $530K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $203K.
What is The International Iguana Foundation?
The International Iguana Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Fort Worth, TX. It holds $530K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The International Iguana Foundation operate?
The International Iguana Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah.
What is The International Iguana Foundation's EIN?
The International Iguana Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2954637. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 16, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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