Private foundation · EIN 27-2534791 · Grand Rapids, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 30 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $25K. 73% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
30
$1.1M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in MI
73%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$26M

Grants paid in 2025

30 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Westminster Presbyterian ChurchGrand Rapids, MIProject/program support.$250K
Grand Rapids Community FoundationGrand Rapids, MIProject/program support.$100K
Kids Hope USA IncZeeland, MIProject/program support.$100K
Van Andel Research InstituteGrand Rapids, MIProject/program support.$60K
The Potter's HouseGrand Rapids, MIProject/program support.$50K
Joseph Project IncGrosse Pointe, MIProject/program support.$50K
New City NetworksGrand Rapids, MIProject/program support.$50K
Odc NetworkHolland, MIProject/program support.$50K
Grand Rapids Symphony SocietyGrand Rapids, MIProject/program support.$35K
Louisville Youth OrchestraLouisville, KYProject/program support.$25K
The Storehouse of Community ResourcesGrand Rapids, MIProject/program support.$25K
Upcycle BikesGrand Rapids, MIProject/program support.$25K
Waterfront Botanical GardensLouisville, KYProject/program support.$25K
Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding & HorsemanshipMilford, OHGeneral operating support.$25K
Community Spay Neuter Initiative Partnership C-SnipKentwood, MICapital funds.$25K
Cristo Rey Research Triangle High School IncDurham, NCProject/program support.$25K
Ballard-Carlisle County Historical and Genealogical Society IncWickliffe, KYProject/program support.$21K
Camp Living WatersLuther, MICapital funds.$20K
Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding IncRockford, MIProject/program support.$20K
Family Scholar HouseLouisville, KYProject/program support.$20K
Wreaths Across AmericaColumbia Falls, MEProject/program support.$16K
Trinity United Methodist ChurchGrand Rapids, MIProject/program support.$15K
Bethesda FarmAllendale, MIProject/program support.$15K
Catholic Central High SchoolGrand Rapids, MIProject/program support.$15K
Kids Food BasketGrand Rapids, MIProject/program support.$15K
Mote Marine LaboratorySarasota, FLProject/program support.$15K
Brave the ShaveByron Center, MIProject/program support.$13K
Society for Christian InstructionallendaleAllendale, MIProject/program support.$12K
American Heart Association IncGrand Rapids, MIProject/program support.$10K
YMCA of Greater Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MIProject/program support.$10K

By state: Michigan 22 · Kentucky 4 · Ohio 1 · North Carolina 1 · Maine 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, administered in care of Peter Versluis, tax-exempt since 2011. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.1M across 30 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation give?

Michigan (22 grants), Kentucky (4 grants), Ohio (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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