Idol Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Idol Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $695,000. 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 grants19
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$695,000
- Assets$20.4 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
44% 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 | $1.5 million | 19 | $21.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 19 | $20.4 million |
How to apply
Idol Family 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 Idol Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $695,000 |
| New York | 11 | $362,200 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $162,500 |
| Florida | 3 | $36,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | General support | $695,000 |
| Villanova University | General support | $162,500 |
| God's Love We Deliver | General support | $150,000 |
| Harlem Academy | General support | $62,500 |
| Harlem Academy | General support | $50,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver | General support | $25,000 |
| New York University | General support | $25,000 |
| On Course Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver | General support | $15,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Rising Stars Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| West Palm Golf Community Trust Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Norton Healthcare Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| The Basilica Parish of the | General support | $10,000 |
| The James C Ferrer Education Fund Inc | General support | $7,000 |
| HRJ Charities | General support | $5,000 |
| The Thirty Six East Sixty | General support | $5,000 |
| Inner-City Scholarship Fund | General support | $2,700 |
| Greater Antioch Missionary | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexandra Idol
- John Idol
- Christina Idol Davie
Questions people ask
Does Idol Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Idol Family Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Idol Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alexandra Idol (Director and President), John Idol (Chairman of the Board) and Christina Idol Davie (Director and President).
What does Idol Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.