Idex Foundation
Accepts applications
Idex Foundation is a private foundation in Northbrook, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.9 million in 4 grants; the typical grant was $138,976 and the largest $1.6 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.9 million
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$138,976
- Largest grant$1.6 million
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
50% 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 | $1.3 million | 60 | $5.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 14 | $4.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.9 million | 4 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | IDEX Foundation C O Nikki Ambers 3100 Sanders Road Suite 301, Northbrook, IL 60062 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 498-7070 |
| What to submit | Along with the information requested in our grant application a copy of the 501c3 tax exemption letter and current listing of how the organizations funds are distributed annually are required. |
| Deadlines | 12 31 |
| Restrictions | Applicants can only request contributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations or equivalent status under section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code. |
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Delaware. It also paid $150,304 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 1 | $1.6 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $127,647 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| America Online Giving Foundation Inc | Welfare Grant | $1.6 million |
| The UK Online Giving Foundation | Welfare Grant | $150,304 |
| CAF America | Welfare Grant | $127,647 |
| Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma | Welfare Grant | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nikki Ambers
- Krishna Ranganathan
- Jenna Myszak
- Mark Spencer
- Stephanie Snow
- Abigail Roche
- Troy McIntosh
- Erin Little
- Richard Yarnall
- Lisa Presutti
- Natalie Chatley
- Wes Lobo
- Margaux Friend
- Lawyer Burks
Questions people ask
Does Idex Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 12 31.
How much does Idex Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $138,976.
Who runs Idex Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nikki Ambers (Secretary & Treasurer), Krishna Ranganathan (President), Jenna Myszak (Treasurer) and Mark Spencer (Director) among 14 officers and trustees.