The Red Iron Foundation
The Red Iron Foundation is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Columbus, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it made $115K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $13.
The Red Iron Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,214,918
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $199,414
- +28.1% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $115,274
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $216,909
- +26.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,214,918 | $199,414 | $216,909 | $115,274 | $13 |
| 2024 | $1,208,471 | $155,663 | $171,792 | $102,461 | $11 |
| 2023 | $1,223,142 | $1,223,142 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Red Iron Foundation is led by Mattie Crossland, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mattie Crossland
President
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ivy Crossland
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Thompson
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liz Simpson
Secretary
On filings since 2023
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Red Iron Foundation
How large is The Red Iron Foundation?
The Red Iron Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $199K.
What is The Red Iron Foundation?
The Red Iron Foundation is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Columbus, KS. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Red Iron Foundation's EIN?
The Red Iron Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-2111045. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated October 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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 4, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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