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The IRIS Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking with a total of $10.7 million distributed among six grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the IRIS Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting service.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BARD COLLEGE
$43.7M
80%
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
$435K
< 1%
ARS BREVIS FOUNDATION INC C/O BARD GRADUATE CENTER
$30K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$10.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$70K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to IRIS FOUNDATION?
No. IRIS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does IRIS FOUNDATION give?
IRIS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York and Florida. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are IRIS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from IRIS FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does IRIS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, IRIS FOUNDATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $10.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did IRIS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, IRIS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include BARD COLLEGE, METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, and ARS BREVIS FOUNDATION INC C/O BARD GRADUATE CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to IRIS FOUNDATION?
IRIS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.