Ideal Industries Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ideal Industries Foundation is a private foundation in Sycamore, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 95 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $343,513. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.1 million
- Number of grants95
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$343,513
- Assets$7.1 million
- New grantees98%
Giving in 2025 was up from $375,597 the year before.
98% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $251,422 | 30 | $6.0 million |
| 2024 | $375,597 | 20 | $6.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 95 | $7.1 million |
How to apply
Ideal Industries Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Ideal Industries Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 3 | $390,513 |
| Illinois | 65 | $311,612 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $129,808 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $100,102 |
| Colorado | 3 | $51,515 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $49,500 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $43,819 |
| California | 3 | $4,921 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $4,500 |
| Missouri | 2 | $2,737 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity | General support | $343,513 |
| Philadephia Youth Basketball | General support | $125,000 |
| Rebuilding Together | General support | $100,000 |
| Family Services Agency | General support | $77,545 |
| Junior Achievement | General support | $50,000 |
| Lowes Foundation | General support | $49,500 |
| The Home Depot Foundation | General support | $44,000 |
| Hope Haven | General support | $26,000 |
| Rooted for Good | General support | $26,000 |
| Safe Passage Inc | General support | $20,916 |
| Dekalb County Economic Development Corp | General support | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Finchburg Leominster | General support | $18,502 |
| Adverture Works | General support | $18,500 |
| Casa Dekalb | General support | $18,500 |
| Kshwaukee YMCA | General support | $18,500 |
| Montachusett Regional Vocational School District | General support | $17,550 |
| Niu Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Dress for Success | General support | $5,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Worcester County Food Bank | General support | $5,000 |
| Historic Fair Hill | General support | $4,808 |
| Future Construction Leaders Foundation | General support | $4,111 |
| American Cancer Society | General support | $3,000 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | General support | $2,500 |
| Sowa Goat Sanctuary | General support | $2,205 |
| St Jude | General support | $2,000 |
| Nine PBS St Louis Regional Public Media Inc | General support | $1,722 |
| Am - North Carolina University Chap | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Az - Kelkey School of Business Indi | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| CC - Kishwaukee College | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| CK - Saint Mary's College Notre Dam | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| CM - Sam Houston State University | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| CM - University of Illinois in Cham | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| CW - Illinois Central College | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| CW - Kishwaukee College | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Dr - Kishwaukee College | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Eg - University of Jamestown | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Ek - Waubonsee Community College | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Ek - Waubonsee Community College | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Em - Kishwaukee College | Scholarship | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Chris Baldwin
- Jeff Brown
- Shannon Schmittle
- Nicole Juday Rhoads
- Carmen Cardillo
- Pam McMeen
- Alan Zantout
- Steve Henn
Questions people ask
Does Ideal Industries Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ideal Industries Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 95 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Ideal Industries Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Chris Baldwin (Chair (Start 12/15)), Jeff Brown (Treasurer), Shannon Schmittle (Secretary) and Nicole Juday Rhoads (Executive Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Ideal Industries Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, youth programs and education.