Idp Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Idp Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $740,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$740,000
- Assets$53.0 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $844,903 the year before.
30% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $844,903 | 10 | $52.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 10 | $53.0 million |
How to apply
Idp Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Idp Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois. It also paid $473,104 in 5 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $770,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | To support a variety of medical research. | $740,000 |
| Dignitas Limited | The idpf grant allows dignitas to curate and deliver training to low fee private school clients of idpf partner in kenya, premier credit. | $215,004 |
| Global Schools Forum | To support and represent non-state operators in low- and middle-income countries, so they are better able to deliver quality education to children from low income families. | $209,600 |
| Sabre Education | To support Sabre Education's goal of establishing a sustainable pathway to scale Play Base kindergarten teacher training in the private sector in Ghana. | $25,000 |
| Ghana National Assoc of Private Schools | A grant to fund a discovery phase to revamp the internal structures of gnaps and strengthen it for greater advocacy for the low-fee private school sector. | $20,000 |
| Shedd Aquarium | To support shedd's general operations, including the extraordinary care shedd provides for our more than 32,000 animals, and our commitment to education, community access, and conservation. | $15,000 |
| Museum of Science and Industry | To support the museum's welcome to science initiative that supports field trip experiences, after-school science clubs, teen programs, summer learning, teacher and administrator professional development, and more. | $15,000 |
| Musana | To support community empowerment in Uganda are deeply aligned with the IDP Foundation belief that building capability beyond aid is the most effective answer. | $10,000 |
| Ashesi University | Patrick Awuah, Jr. Presidential Leadership Fund at Ashesi. This fund is envisioned to provide Patrick and his leadership team with a flexible pool of funds to nurture exploration and creativity as they usher Ashesi into a new decade and embark on a new strategic plan. | $5,000 |
| Int'l Education Funders Group Co Global Dialogue | To support a membership that provides a network of education funders. | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Irene D Pritzker
- Donna D Scali
- Robert Wexler
- Alison A Ehlke
- Liesel Pritzker Simmons
- Corina Gardner
Questions people ask
Does Idp Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Idp Foundation Inc give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs Idp Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Irene D Pritzker (chair and co-founder), Donna D Scali (Treasurer), Robert Wexler (Secretary) and Alison A Ehlke (Assistant Secretary and C.o.o.) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Idp Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and international.