IRIE Foundation is a private, non-operating foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016 and operates as a philanthropic organization focused on grantmaking activities. According to its governance structure, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.7M
-4.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$494K
-14.1% YoY
Grant Count
21
+162.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
-67.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary focus is philanthropy and grantmaking. It supports philanthropic initiatives across multiple regions of the United States and internationally.
Grantmaking
The foundation has demonstrated significant growth in grantmaking activity, with annual giving more than doubling from 2021 to 2023.
Grant Range
$10,000
Average Grant
award: $32,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation distributes funding across multiple states, with primary focus areas including:
- Illinois
- New York
- Colorado
- Washington
- California
- Georgia
The foundation also supports initiatives internationally in Mexico City.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue:
- Total assets (2023): $8.1 million
- Total assets (2019): $1.2 million
- Annual income: $515,000
- Total assets growth: From $1.2 million in 2019 to $8.1 million in 2023, representing significant asset appreciation
Tax Status:
- Contributions are tax deductible
- EIN: 81-1387742
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,669,382 | $8,066,508 | $8,659,524 |
| Revenue | $103,868 | $-10,462 | $3,202,141 |
| Expenses | $500,994 | $582,554 | $855,213 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $493,515 | $574,836 | $738,015 |
| Net Investment Income | $96,389 | $42,253 | $50,808 |
| Distributable Amount | $322,920 | $286,427 | $236,415 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Principal Officer: Robert T Napier
- Trustees: Steven R. Beauchamp and Danielle A. Beauchamp (both serve without compensation)
The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN R BEAUCHAMP | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
| DANIELLE A BEAUCHAMP | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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