Idm Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Idm Foundation is a private foundation in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $210,000 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$210,000
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was up from $190,000 the year before.
16% 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 | $190,000 | 29 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $210,000 | 31 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Idm 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 Idm Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 9 | $70,000 |
| New Mexico | 8 | $57,000 |
| New York | 3 | $20,000 |
| California | 2 | $15,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $8,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Matching gift campaign | $20,000 |
| New Mexico Community Foundation | Embudo valley library building maintenance and insurance | $15,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Saving life on earth fund | $10,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Operating support | $10,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Santa Fe Community Foundation | For our future fund | $10,000 |
| Taos Solar Resources | Taos community passive solar demonstration project | $10,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Western Environmental Law Center | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Wilderness Society | Operating support | $5,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Operating support | $5,000 |
| League of Women Voters Education Fund | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Wa | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Compassion & Choices | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Animal Humane New Mexico | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Earth Island Institute | Transition earth, project #102 | $5,000 |
| Environmental Action Research Center | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Espanola Humane | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of Taos | Operating support for stray hearts animal shelter | $5,000 |
| New Mexico Land Conservancy | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Population Council | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Society for Science & the Public | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Operating suppport | $5,000 |
| Corporate Accountability | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Embudo Valley Tutoring Association | Operating support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David C Rigsby
- Loyal A Eldridge III
- James C Melvin
- Bradley E Weller
Questions people ask
Does Idm Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Idm Foundation give?
$210,000 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Idm Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David C Rigsby (President/Trustee), Loyal A Eldridge III (Secretary/Trustee), James C Melvin (Vice President/Trustee) and Bradley E Weller (Treasurer).
What does Idm Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and community development.