The Ironwood Foundation
The Ironwood Foundation is a private foundation based in Payson, Arizona. Its 2025 filing reports 11 charitable grants totaling $9,500, including support for organizations in Arizona, Alabama, and California.
The Ironwood Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ironwood Foundation gave $10K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $863.636), mostly in Arizona. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $864
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $126,320
- -18.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ironwood Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2501 E Senic Drive, Payson, AZ 85541
Phone: (602) 703-6264
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ironwood Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Planned Parenthood ($2K). Together the top 10 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona, 11% to Alabama, and 5% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Ironwood Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $500; repeat grants $944. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2023) to $10K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Phoenix, AZ | Charity | $2,000 |
| University of Arizona College of Me University of Arizona College of Medicine Tucson, AZ | Charity | $2,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | Charity | $1,000 |
| Hospice of the Valley Phoenix, AZ | Charity | $1,000 |
| Arizona PBS Phoenix, AZ | Charity | $500 |
| Musical Instrument Museum Musican Instrument Museum Phoenix, AZ | Charity | $500 |
| Watch Duty Santa Rosa, CA | Charity | $500 |
| Bishop's Mission Biship's Mission Fountain Hill, AZ | Charity | $500 |
| Desert Botanical Gardens Phoenix, AZ | Charity | $500 |
| Umom - New Day Centers Phoenix Phoenix, AZ | Charity | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $126,320 | $6,488 | $10,706 | $9,500 | 11 | $9,500 | $6,488 | — |
| 2024 | $154,818 | $29,221 | $10,346 | $9,500 | 11 | $9,500 | $29,221 | — |
| 2023 | $135,943 | $4,749 | $9,763 | $9,000 | 9 | $9,000 | $4,749 | — |
| 2022 | $140,957 | $4,526 | $10,737 | $10,000 | 8 | $10,000 | $4,526 | $8,725 |
| 2021 | $147,169 | $4,071 | $10,748 | $10,000 | 6 | — | $4,071 | $17,995 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations whose work includes healthcare, civil rights, arts and culture, public media, and nature conservation. For example, the Southern Poverty Law Center describes its mission as working to dismantle white supremacy and advance human rights; Hospice of the Valley says it brings comfort, dignity, and compassionate care to its community; and the Musical Instrument Museum says it collects, preserves, and makes musical instruments and performance videos accessible.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $9,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $2,000, with a median grant of $500.
Among the 2025 grants were $2,000 each to Planned Parenthood in Phoenix and the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson; $1,000 each to the Southern Poverty Law Center in Montgomery and Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix; and $500 each to Arizona PBS, the Musical Instrument Museum, Watch Duty, Bishop’s Mission, Desert Botanical Gardens, UMOM – New Day Centers Phoenix, and the Nature Conservancy – Phoenix.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James R. Cairns III as treasurer and Denise D. Stanton as president/secretary.
The Ironwood Foundation is led by Denise D. Stanton, President & Secretary on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Denise D. Stanton
President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
James R. Cairns III
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The Ironwood Foundation
How much does The Ironwood Foundation give each year?
The Ironwood Foundation gave $10K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 11 grants.
What is The Ironwood Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ironwood Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $864, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ironwood Foundation that year got $500 on average.
Where does The Ironwood Foundation give grants?
The Ironwood Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Alabama (11%) and California (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (7 grants).
Does The Ironwood Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Ironwood Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (10 grants).
Who are The Ironwood Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ironwood Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Planned Parenthood ($2,000), University of Arizona College of Me University of Arizona College of Medicine ($2,000) and Southern Poverty Law Center ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ironwood Foundation?
The Ironwood Foundation reported $126K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $6K.
What does The Ironwood Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations whose work includes healthcare, civil rights, arts and culture, public media, and nature conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ironwood Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Ironwood Foundation's EIN?
The Ironwood Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3238140. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Ironwood Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 19, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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