The DSFederal IDEA Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The DSFederal IDEA Foundation is a private foundation in Rockville, Maryland. In tax year 2023 it gave $206,525 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $16,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$206,525
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$16,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.3 million
How to apply
The DSFederal IDEA 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 The DSFederal IDEA Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California. It also paid $66,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $60,000 |
| Maryland | 4 | $52,525 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amitofo Care Center | Build ophanages, and provide children protection and education development for ophans in Africa | $50,000 |
| Catholic St Joseph Technical High School | To restore the architecture build in 1960 and curate exhibition since 2006; To continue explore the Taiwan's senior architects and support the younger generations of architectural students | $50,000 |
| USMF Inc | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| CollegeTracks | To empower first-generation-to-college students and students from low-income and immigrant households in Montgomery County, Maryland by helping them bridge systemic opportunity gaps with enough support to get to and through postsecondary education and on a career pathway. | $20,000 |
| Initiatives for China | To continue advocating truth, justice, and democracy for China | $20,000 |
| Camillians in Taiwan | In Taiwan the order operates the 700 bed St. Mary's Hospital, a 230-bed center for the mentally disabled, a home for the elderly with 150 beds, and a nursing school with more than 3 thousand students. | $16,000 |
| Psuite LLC | A pickleball social sport membership organization for business and community leaders, offering quality social and business exchanges, mini clinics, competitive tournaments and memorable play experiences | $8,000 |
| Future for Ukraine Charity Foundation | To provide psychotherapists who specializes, in particular, in working with the trauma of sexual violence and the mental consequences of wars. | $5,025 |
| Asian American Professional Association | To advance Asian American professionals to leadership roles through training, networking, and collaboration. | $5,000 |
| Jewish Learning Institute of San Francisco | To make Jewish learning accessible and personnally meaningful to every Jew, regardless of background or affiliation; and support the local needs. | $5,000 |
| MCPS Educational Foundation | To support of GIVE BACKpacks, Montgomery County Public School's annual campaign raising funds to provide school supplies to students in need of assistance | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sophia Parker
- Michael Parker
Questions people ask
Does The DSFederal IDEA Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The DSFederal IDEA Foundation give?
$206,525 in tax year 2023, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $16,000.
Who runs The DSFederal IDEA Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Sophia Parker (President) and Michael Parker (Secretary).
What does The DSFederal IDEA Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and seniors.