Private foundation · EIN 38-2653272 · Grand Rapids, Michigan

Bill and Bea 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $5.9M total, median $125K. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$5.9M
Median grant
$125K
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$118M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
John Ball ZooGrand Rapids, MIProject/program support$3.5M
Grand Action 20Grand Rapids, MIProject/program support$1.0M
Mary Free Bed FoundationGrand Rapids, MIProject/program support$1.0M
Westminster Presbyterian Church for Camp HenryNewaygo, MIProject/program support$200K
Our Hope AssociationGrand Rapids, MIProject/program support$50K
Upcycle BikesGrand Rapids, MIProject/program support$50K
American Heart Association IncGrand Rapids, MIProject/program support$50K
Mackinac CenterMidland, MIOperating support$50K

About this foundation

Bill and Bea Idema Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, administered in care of Fifph Third Bank, tax-exempt since 1986. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Bill and Bea Idema Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Bill and Bea Idema Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $5.9M across 8 grants, a median of $125K.

Where does Bill and Bea Idema Foundation give?

Michigan (8 grants), per its latest filing.

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