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Idp Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is % Irene Pritzker. It holds total assets of $53M. Annual income is reported at $16.1M. THE IDP RISING SCHOOLS PROGRAM, LAUNCHED IN 2009 IN GHANA TO BOOST THE DEVELOPMENT OF EXISTING LOW-COST PRIVATE SCHOOLS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL LITERACY AND SCHOOL MGMNT. TRAINING. According to available records, Idp Foundation Inc. has made 44 grants totaling $13.1M, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has decreased from $4.4M in 2020 to $649K in 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $8M distributed across 12 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $3.5M, with an average award of $297K. The foundation has supported 20 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, New Hampshire, New York, which account for 55% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
THE IDP RISING SCHOOLS PROGRAM, LAUNCHED IN 2009 IN GHANA TO BOOST THE DEVELOPMENT OF EXISTING LOW-COST PRIVATE SCHOOLS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL LITERACY AND SCHOOL MGMNT. TRAINING.
Expenses: $252K
(ACTIVITY 1 CONT.) TO DATE THE PROGRAM HAS PROVIDED TRAINING TO OVER 700 SCHOOL PROPRIETORS, IMPACTED 170,000 STUDENTS, AND DISBURSED 630 LOANS WITH A 94% REPAYMENT RATE.
THE IDP RISING SCHOOLS PROGRAM, LAUNCHED IN 2009 IN GHANA TO BOOST THE DEVELOPMENT OF EXISTING LOW-COST PRIVATE SCHOOLS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL LITERACY AND SCHOOL MGMNT. TRAINING. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 44 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, NH, NY.
Idp Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $13.1M across 44 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $297K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $3.5M.
Idp Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Idp Foundation Inc. is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corina Gardner | C.E.O. AND DIRECTOR | $210K | $117K | $326K |
| Alison A Ehlke | ASSISTANT SECRETARY AND C.O.O. | $191K | $19K | $210K |
| Irene D Pritzker | chair and co-founder | $30K | $0 | $30K |
| Donna D Scali | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Wexler | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$3.3M
Total Assets
$52.8M
Fair Market Value
$52.8M
Net Worth
$52.8M
Grants Paid
$845K
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$1.4M
Distribution Amount
$2.9M
Total: $21.5M
Total Grants
44
Total Giving
$13.1M
Average Grant
$297K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
20
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern UniversityTO SUPPORT A VARIETY OF MEDICAL RESEARCH. | Chicago, IL | $200K | 2022 |
| Global Schools ForumTO SUPPORT AND REPRESENT NON-STATE OPERATORS IN LOW- AND MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES, SO THEY ARE BETTER ABLE TO DELIVER QUALITY EDUCATION TO CHILDREN FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES. | London | $186K | 2022 |
| Dignitas LimitedTHE IDPF GRANT ALLOWS DIGNITAS TO CURATE AND DELIVER TRAINING TO LOW FEE PRIVATE SCHOOL CLIENTS OF IDPF PARTNER IN KENYA, PREMIER CREDIT. | Nairobi | $151K | 2022 |
| Ghana National Assoc Of Private SchoolsA GRANT TO FUND A DISCOVERY PHASE TO REVAMP THE INTERNAL STRUCTURES OF GNAPS AND STRENGTHEN IT FOR GREATER ADVOCACY FOR THE LOW-FEE PRIVATE SCHOOL SECTOR. | Lapaz | $25K | 2022 |
LITTLETON, CO
LOUISVILLE, KY
OREM, UT
DALLAS, TX
WARREN, NJ
| Liesel Pritzker Simmons |
| vice chair and co-founder |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Shedd AquariumTO SUPPORT SHEDD'S GENERAL OPERATIONS, INCLUDING THE EXTRAORDINARY CARE SHEDD PROVIDES FOR OUR MORE THAN 32,000 ANIMALS, AND OUR COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION, COMMUNITY ACCESS, AND CONSERVATION. |
| Chicago, IL |
| $15K |
| 2022 |
| Museum Of Science And IndustryTO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM'S WELCOME TO SCIENCE INITIATIVE THAT SUPPORTS FIELD TRIP EXPERIENCES, AFTER-SCHOOL SCIENCE CLUBS, TEEN PROGRAMS, SUMMER LEARNING, TEACHER AND ADMINISTRATOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND MORE. | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2022 |
| Lincoln Park ConservancyTO SUPPORT THE WONDERS OF THE PARK EVENT. | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2022 |
| Project RamseyAFTER RAMSEY PARTICIPATED IN THE TECHNIQUES FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING PROJECT, THE IDP FOUNDATION, INC. (IDPF) SEEKS TO ENSURE RAMSEY IS ENROLLED IN A SCHOOL THAT PROVIDES THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF CARE. IDPF HAS IDENTIFIED THE EPICENTRE GHANA AS SUCH A FACILITY. | Chicago, IL | $12K | 2022 |
| Alder PlanetariumTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ADLER PLANETARIUM PUBLIC MUSEUM IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Ashesi University FoundationPATRICK AWUAH, JR. PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP FUND AT ASHESI. THIS FUND IS ENVISIONED TO PROVIDE PATRICK AND HIS LEADERSHIP TEAM WITH A FLEXIBLE POOL OF FUNDS TO NURTURE EXPLORATION AND CREATIVITY AS THEY USHER ASHESI INTO A NEW DECADE AND EMBARK ON A NEW STRATEGIC PLAN. | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2022 |
| Cuts AccraA GRANT TO FUND A DISCOVERY PHASE AS A LEARNING OPPORTUNITY FOR BOTH IDPF AND CUTS TO INFORM CUTS' ROLE IN CONTRIBUTING TO ADVOCACY FOR THE AFFORDABLE NON-STATE SCHOOL SECTOR IN GHANA AND BEYOND. | Accra | $8K | 2022 |
| Int'L Education Funders Group Co Global DialogueTO SUPPORT A MEMBERSHIP THAT PROVIDES A NETWORK OF EDUCATION FUNDERS. | London | $3K | 2022 |
| Sinapi Aba TrustIDP Rising School Program | — | $365K | 2021 |
| Global Schools Forumabsolute Return For KidsTo support and represent non-state operators in low- and middle-income countries, so they are better able to deliver quality education to children from low-income families. | London | $150K | 2021 |
| Harambe Entrepreneur AllianceTo empower exceptional African talent to lead socio-economic change on the continent. | Concord, NH | $100K | 2020 |
| Sesame WorkshopTo create pedagogy videos to use in connection with the IDP Rising Schools Program in Ghana. | New York, NY | $82K | 2020 |
| Ppp Researchabsolute Return For KidsTo co-design and conduct a research study exploring the factors associated with learning in Ghanaian government and private schools. | London | $74K | 2020 |
| Adler PlanetariumTo support the Museum's enhanced field trip experiences that empower thousands of young people. | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2020 |
| Ghana Cso Platform On Sustainable Develop GoalsTO WORK TOGETHER WITH OTHER CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS, networks, coalitions and strategic partners, establishING the CSO COVID-19 Response Fund to complement and support the varied efforts by the Government of Ghana in addressing the needs of the poor and vulnerable who have been mostly affected by the consequences of policy actions and directives aimed at addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. | Sakumono | $3K | 2020 |
| Int'L Education Funders Group Via Firelight FdnTo support a membership that provides a network of education funders. | Santa Cruz, CA | $3K | 2020 |
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