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Bill and Bea Idema Foundation

Grand Rapids, Michigan  ·  EIN 382653272  ·  Private foundation

Bill and Bea Idema Foundation is a Michigan-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.0M in annual giving against $13.6M in assets. This page documents the 20 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Bill and Bea Idema Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$13.6M
Total assets
20
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Bill and Bea Idema Foundation funds

Bill and Bea Idema Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based (christian).

Faith-Based (Christian)

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Bill and Bea Idema Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
John Ball Zoo
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
Grand Rapids, MI$3.5M2024
Ottawa County Parks Foundation
IDEMA EXPLORER TRAIL
West Olive, MI$1.2M2023
Ottawa County Parks Foundation
IDEMA EXPLORER TRAIL
West Olive, MI$1.2M2022
Grand Action 20
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
Grand Rapids, MI$1.0M2024
Mary Free Bed Foundation
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
Grand Rapids, MI$1.0M2024
Ottawa County Parks Foundation
IDEMA EXPLORER TRAIL
West Olive, MI$1.0M2020
Grand Valley State Univ
GRANT
Allendale, MI$600K2017
Michigan State University
RESEARCH CENTER GRANT
East Lansing, MI$500K2018
Grand Valley State Univ
GRANT
Allendale, MI$400K2018
Westminster Presbyterian Church for Camp Henry
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
Newaygo, MI$200K2024
Grand Rapids Community Foundation
SUPPORT FOR AN ENDOWMENT TO BE ADDED TO THE GRCF RESERVE FUND
Grand Rapids, MI$160K2023
Gilda's Club Grand Rapids
SUPPORT FOR THE CLUBHOUSE EXTERIOR REPAIRS/ SIDING PROJECT
Grand Rapids, MI$63K2023
Potters House
SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL OPERATIONS
Grand Rapids, MI$50K2023
Blandford Nature Center
SUPPORT FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Grand Rapids, MI$50K2023
John Ball Zoo
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN.
Grand Rapids, MI$50K2022

Bill and Bea Idema Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$600K
2018$900K
2020$1.0M
2022$1.3M
2023$1.6M
2024$5.9M

How to apply for funding from Bill and Bea Idema Foundation

From Bill and Bea Idema Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“GRANTS ARE NORMALLY CONSIDERED IN JUNE”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Bill and Bea Idema Foundation

Does Bill and Bea Idema Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Bill and Bea Idema Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Bill and Bea Idema Foundation fund?
Bill and Bea Idema Foundation's grants focus on faith-based (christian). Recent recipients include John Ball Zoo, Ottawa County Parks Foundation, Ottawa County Parks Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Bill and Bea Idema Foundation give in grants?
Bill and Bea Idema Foundation reported $1.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.3M over 20 grants.
Where is Bill and Bea Idema Foundation located?
Bill and Bea Idema Foundation is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 382653272.
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About this profile. This page is built from Bill and Bea Idema Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Bill and Bea Idema Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.