Bill and Bea Idema Foundation

EIN 382653272

Grand Rapids, MI 49546 |(800) 400-0439

Total Given 2016–2023
$10.1M
16 grants · $1.3M avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$450K
typical big bets · $60K–$1.0M
grant size
30%
supporter · 3/10 multi-year
repeat
$128.1M
Assets (2023)
10
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Science & Research

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals No — Preselected Only
Contact Person BILL AND BEA IDEMA FOUNDATION
Phone (800) 400-0439
Deadlines GRANTS ARE NORMALLY CONSIDERED IN JUNE
How to Apply LETTER OR PRESENTATION FORM WITH BASIC REQUEST INFORMATION
Restrictions N/A

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2016 $1.1M $15.4M $100K 2
2017 $600K $17.1M $998K 1
2018 $900K $15.0M $992K 2
2020 $1.0M $19.0M $576K 1
2021 $3.5M $20.9M $1.3M 2
2022 $1.3M $111.3M $107.3M 2
2023 $1.6M $128.1M $3.1M 6

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 16 grants on record

Minimum
$30K
25th Pctl
$60K
Median
$450K
Average
$628K
75th Pctl
$1.0M
Maximum
$2.5M

Geographic Distribution

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (16 total)

Purpose
Ottawa County Parks Foundation West Olive, MI $2,500,000 IDEMA EXPLORER TRAIL 2021
Ottawa County Parks Foundation West Olive, MI $1,250,000 IDEMA EXPLORER TRAIL 2022
Ottawa County Parks Foundation West Olive, MI $1,250,000 IDEMA EXPLORER TRAIL 2023
Ottawa County Parks Foundation West Olive, MI $1,000,000 IDEMA EXPLORER TRAIL 2020
Ottawa County Parks Foundation West Olive, MI $1,000,000 IDEMA EXPLORER TRAIL 2021
John Ball Zoo Grand Rapids, MI $750,000 PLEDGE PAYMENT 2016
Grand Valley State Univ Allendale, MI $600,000 GRANT 2017
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI $500,000 RESEARCH CENTER GRANT 2018
Grand Valley State Univ Allendale, MI $400,000 GRANT 2018
Kent County Parks Foundation Grand Rapids, MI $400,000 GRANT FOR WETLANDS 2016
Grand Rapids Community Foundation Grand Rapids, MI $160,000 SUPPORT FOR AN ENDOWMENT TO BE ADDED TO THE GRCF RESERVE FUND 2023
Gilda'S Club Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI $63,000 SUPPORT FOR THE CLUBHOUSE EXTERIOR REPAIRS/ SIDING PROJECT 2023
John Ball Zoo Grand Rapids, MI $50,000 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN. 2022
Blandford Nature Center Grand Rapids, MI $50,000 SUPPORT FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 2023
Potters House Grand Rapids, MI $50,000 SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL OPERATIONS 2023
Grand Action 20 Grand Rapids, MI $30,000 OPERATING SUPPORT 2023