Ironwood Foundation
Invitation OnlyGroton, Massachusetts · EIN 81-0875655 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$72K
Organizations funded3
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$127K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $60,000.
From the return
How to apply
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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
37% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trivium School | Lancaster, MA | Support the school inteaching a rigorous courseof pre-liberal arts disciplines. | $60,000 |
| Thomas Aquinas College | Santa Paula, CA | Support college in providinga liberal education underthe catholic faith | $10,000 |
| Cardinal Kung Academy | Stamford, CT | Support college in providinga classical liberal arts educationin the classical catholic faith | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts Family Institute | Wakefield, MA | To strengthen familiesby affirming judeo-christian values | $0 |
| Parents Education Foundation | Waltham, MA | To provide education toyouth and families | $0 |
| Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston | Braintree, MA | To fulfill mission of teachingand worship of theroman catholic faith | $0 |
| Shrine of Our Lady of Quadalupe Inc | Lacrosse, WI | To support shrine to servespiritual needs of thosesuffer poverty and in need | $0 |
| St Adelaide's Parish | Peabody, MA | Support church in its missionof teaching and worshipof roman catholic faith | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,500 | 8 |
| 2023 | $320,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543129349100214
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-0875655
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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