Bill and Bea Idema Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bill and Bea Idema Foundation is a private foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.9 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $125,000 and the largest $3.5 million. 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$5.9 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$125,000
- Largest grant$3.5 million
- Assets$138 million
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
88% of its 2024 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 | $1.6 million | 6 | $128 million |
| 2024 | $5.9 million | 8 | $138 million |
How to apply
Bill and Bea Idema 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 8 | $5.9 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Ball Zoo | Project/program support | $3.5 million |
| Grand Action 20 | Project/program support | $1.0 million |
| Mary Free Bed Foundation | Project/program support | $1.0 million |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church for Camp Henry | Project/program support | $200,000 |
| Our Hope Association | Project/program support | $50,000 |
| Upcycle Bikes | Project/program support | $50,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Project/program support | $50,000 |
| Mackinac Center | Operating support | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey B Power
- P Craig Welch Jr
- Heidi B Jark
- Kristine Nisper
- Thomas Welch
Questions people ask
Does Bill and Bea Idema Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bill and Bea Idema Foundation give?
$5.9 million in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $125,000.
Who runs Bill and Bea Idema Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeffrey B Power (President/Secretary/Trustee), P Craig Welch Jr (Chairperson/Trustee), Heidi B Jark (Vice President - Grants) and Kristine Nisper (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.