The Irwin Foundation
The Irwin Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $48K.
The Irwin Foundation at a glance
In short: The Irwin Foundation gave $70K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,000
- -44.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,500
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $1,262,239
- -3.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (50% 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 The Irwin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers ($18K). Together the top 4 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Irwin Foundation gives
- Giving fell 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% 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 $70K (2024) to $125K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers Americus, GA | .the rosalynn carter institute for caregivers (RCI) drives transformative systems change to improve the strength, health, and resilience of family caregivers. | $17,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation New York, NY | To support local health services, education, and advocacy programs. | $17,500 |
| ACLU of San Diego San Diego, CA | To support litigation and civil rights education in san diego and across the country. | $17,500 |
| Alzheimer's San Diego San Diego, CA | Important work in providing alzheimer's care and support and accelerating research. | $17,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,262,239 | $47,523 | $90,644 | $70,000 | 4 | $70,000 | $47,523 | $62,723 |
| 2023 | $1,305,360 | $-1,047 | $144,341 | $125,000 | 5 | $125,000 | $32,279 | $63,619 |
| 2022 | $1,450,748 | $19,141 | $117,027 | $100,000 | 4 | $100,000 | $17,538 | $69,429 |
| 2021 | $1,548,634 | $10,538 | $110,643 | $106,000 | 6 | $106,000 | $10,538 | $83,543 |
| 2020 | $1,648,739 | $1,886 | $86,902 | $86,688 | 4 | — | $1,886 | $85,242 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Irwin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $63K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Irwin Foundation is led by Adele Irwin, Director on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adele Irwin
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert Irwin (2020–2022) — Director
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 The Irwin Foundation
How much does The Irwin Foundation give each year?
The Irwin Foundation gave $70K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $125K across 5 grants.
What is The Irwin Foundation's typical grant size?
The Irwin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $17,500, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Irwin Foundation give grants?
The Irwin Foundation gives mostly in California: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (25%) and New York (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (2 grants).
Does The Irwin Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Irwin Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Irwin Foundation?
The Irwin Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $63K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Irwin Foundation's EIN?
The Irwin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4354404. 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
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