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Ideal Foundation is a private trust based in CLEARFIELD, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1969. The principal officer is Johnston Nelson Shimmel & Thomas. It holds total assets of $2.5M. Annual income is reported at $437K. Total assets have grown from $1M in 2011 to $2.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Florida, Pennsylvania and New York. According to available records, Ideal Foundation has made 164 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $101K in 2021 to $227K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $521K distributed across 78 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $61K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 54 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, which account for 85% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$750
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 26 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Ideal Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 164 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in FL, PA, NY.
Ideal Foundation has distributed a total of $1.1M across 164 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $61K.
Ideal Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (237046799) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Ideal Foundation is headquartered in CLEARFIELD, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John W Bean | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| A Alexandra Jupin | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Tara Clifford | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$287K
Total Assets
$2.7M
Fair Market Value
$2.9M
Net Worth
$2.7M
Grants Paid
$227K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$273K
Distribution Amount
$170K
Total: $2M
Total Grants
164
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
54
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children FirstDonation | Sarasota, FL | $8K | 2024 |
| Bucks County PlayhouseDonation | New Hope, PA | $61K | 2024 |
| Marie Selby Botanical GardensDonation | Sarasota, FL | $21K | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Sw Cen FlDonation | Sarasota, FL | $16K | 2024 |
| Am Friends Of London Philharmonic OrcheDonation | New York, NY | $15K | 2024 |
| Circus Arts Conservatory SarasotaDonation | Sarasota, FL | $15K | 2024 |
| Moffitt Cancer CenterDonation | Tampa, FL | $10K | 2024 |
| Oscar Hammerstein MuseumDonation | Doylestown, PA | $10K | 2024 |
| The Library FoundationDonation | Sarasota, FL | $10K | 2024 |
| Russell Sage CollegesDonation | Troy, NY | $10K | 2024 |
| Grace Methodist ChurchDonation | Sykesville, PA | $10K | 2024 |
| St Peters United ChurchDonation | Dubois, PA | $10K | 2024 |
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare FdDonation | Sarasota, FL | $5K | 2024 |
| Ringling College Of Art DesignDonation | Sarasota, FL | $5K | 2024 |
| Asolo Repertory TheatreDonation | Sarasota, FL | $5K | 2024 |
| John Mable Ringling Museum Of ArtDonation | Sarasota, FL | $4K | 2024 |
| Fishermans Mark Social ServicesDonation | Lambertville, NJ | $4K | 2024 |
| Playhouse ArtistsDonation | New Hope, PA | $2K | 2024 |
| Invisible TheatreDonation | Tucson, AZ | $1K | 2024 |
| Child UsaDonation | Philadelphia, PA | $1K | 2024 |
| Washington & JeffersonDonation | Washington, PA | $1K | 2024 |
| Russian Orthodox CathedralDonation | Brooklyn, NY | $1K | 2024 |
| The Landings Holiday Charitable FoundatiDonation | Sarasota, FL | $1K | 2024 |
| Safe Place And Rape Crisis CenterDonation | Sarasota, FL | $1K | 2024 |
| Seasons Of Sharing Fund Sarasota CoDonation | Sarasota, FL | $1K | 2024 |
| American Friends Of English OrchestraDonation | Sarasota, FL | $820 | 2024 |
| On File W Community Fndn Of SarasotDonation | Sarasota, FL | $200 | 2024 |
| The Watertower TheatreDonation | Addison, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Bureau County Historical MuseumDonation | Princewton, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Library Foundation For Sarasota CountyDonation | Sarasota, FL | $3K | 2023 |
| Historical Society Of Sarasota CounDonation | Sarasota, FL | $3K | 2023 |
| Jacobs PillowDonation | Becket, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| All Faiths Food BankDonation | Sarasota, FL | $2K | 2023 |