Bill and Bea Idema Foundation
EIN 382653272
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
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
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
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |