American Iris Society Foundation
Historical FunderGlendale, California · EIN 23-7230012 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $11,156 and $12,272.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JILL BONINO |
|---|---|
| Address | 3110 KIRKHAM DRIVE, GLENDALE CA 91206 |
| Phone | 8184044216 |
| JILLBIRIS62@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | PROPOSALS SHOULD CLEARLY DESCRIBE THE OBJECTIVES AND SIGNIFICANCE OF THE WORK TO BE SUPPORTED, PROVIDE ENOUGH DETAIL OF THE METHODS AND APPROACHES TO ALLOW ASSESSMENT OF ITS FEASIBILITY, OUTLINE THE TIME-FRAME FOR ITS COMPLETION, AND DESCRIBE HOW IT IS EXPECTED TO FORWARD THE GOALS OF THE FOUNDATION. WHERE APPROPRIATE, A CURRICULUM VITAE OR OTHER EVIDENCE OF THE CAPABILITIES OF THE APPLICANT TO CONDUCT THE WORK SHOUDL BE PROVIDED. IT IS EXPECTED THAT A REPORT ON THE USE OF THE FUNDS WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE FOUNDATION UPON COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT AND THAT SIGNIFICANT SCIENTIFIC FINDINGS WILL BE PUBLISHED IN A TIMELY FASHION. PART OF THE AWARD MAY BE WITHHELD UNTIL REPORTS AND/OR MANUSCRIPTS ARE RECEIVED BY THE FOUNDATION. PRIOR DISCUSSION WITH ONE OF THE FOUNDATION OFFICERS REGARDING THE SUITABILITY OF THE CONCEPT AND PROPOSED FUNDING LEVEL IS ENCOURAGED. |
| Deadlines | PROPOSALS MAY BE SUBMITTED TO THE CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT AT ANY TIME. |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION TYPICALLY CAN INVEST UP TO 20,000 PER YEAR IN PROJECTS THAT SUPPORT ITS GOALS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Iris Society | Glendale, CA | General fund | $12,272 |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA | Research | $11,156 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($9,915). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,343 | 4 |
| 2023 | $6,736 | 1 |
| 2022 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 1, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522139349100212
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7230012
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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