Iron Horse Family Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting charitable and educational activities. Its mission centers on enhancing community welfare through grants that focus on education, health, youth development, and autism-related initiatives. The foundation serves various nonprofit organizations, particularly those that provide services to children and families, as well as health-related charities. While it primarily operates in Florida, its funding extends to organizations across multiple states, reflecting a commitment to broader community support.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-mid-sized nonprofit with a demonstrated local presence (especially in Colorado or Lakeland, Florida) working in youth development, education, autism services, or community health and capable of managing grants in the mid-five- to six-figure range.
Good Fit
- • Programs focused on youth, education, autism, or local health services.
- • Demonstrable operational presence or impact in Colorado (especially Steamboat Springs) or Lakeland, FL.
- • Capacity to manage grants in the foundation's typical range (~$25K–$300K).
- • Existing relationship, referral, or endorsement from a current grantee or board contact.
- • Track record of measurable local outcomes rather than purely national programs.
Geography
Grants in the latest year were distributed across six states but giving is heavily concentrated in Colorado, which received about 68% of 2024 dollars, with additional activity in Florida.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 18 distinct independent recipients and, across two years, a mix of repeat grantees and new entrants (10 returning and 8 new in 2024), indicating a relatively broad recipient set for this foundation's size despite some dollar concentration.
New Applicants
Direct application appears invitation-only per the filing and default application metadata, and no website or contact route was found, but the foundation did add 8 new grantees in 2024, so new entrants are possible though not via a public application process.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
