Iris Foundation

Invitation Only

New York, New York · EIN 13-6977690 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2024)$9M

Organizations funded4

Typical grant$5,000

Total assets$171M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $140,185.

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From the return

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On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

Where it gives

0% of grants went outside New York.

New York4

Grants paid in tax year 2024

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
Bard College Ein 14-17130334	Annandale on Hudson, NY	Ongoing activities	$8,893,360
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Ein 13-1624086	New York, NY	Unrestricted gift for donee's exempt purpose	$140,185
Royal Oak Foundation Inc Ein 23-7349380	New York, NY	Unrestricted gift for donee's exempt purpose	$5,000
Frick Collection Ein 13-1624012	New York, NY	Unrestricted gift for donee's exempt purpose	$3,000

Giving by year

Tax year	Grants paid	Grant lines
2024	$9,041,545	4
2023	$10,693,927	4
2022	$11,808,317	7

Sources

IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611879349100571
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6977690
Profile updated Nov 10, 2026

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