Funding search · EIN 262753703 · Chicago, IL

Idp Foundation

Name: Idp Foundation grants, 2020–2024
Creator: PaperOrbit
License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

58
grants reported: $10.4M
total given: 2020–2024
filing years: $20,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2020–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

6 grants matching “extraordinary” · $90,000

$15,000
Shedd Aquarium · Chicago, IL · 2024
To 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.
$15,000
Shedd Aquarium · Chicago, IL · 2024
To 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.
$10,000
Shedd Aquarium · Chicago, IL · 2023
To 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.
$15,000
Shedd Aquarium · Chicago, IL · 2022
To 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.
$15,000
Shedd Aquarium · Chicago, IL · 2021
To 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.
$20,000
Shedd Aquarium · Chicago, IL · 2020
To 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.

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

Northwestern University2 grants · $5.2M
Northwestern University4 grants · $1.9M
Global Schools Forum4 grants · $992,200
Dignitas Limited4 grants · $799,211
Sinapi Aba Trust1 grant · $365,194
Global Schools Forumabsolute Return for Kids2 grants · $300,000
Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance1 grant · $100,000
Ghana National Assoc of Private Schools4 grants · $95,000
Inspiring Teachers1 grant · $90,000
Sesame Workshop1 grant · $82,000

Giving over time

$2.2M

2020

$4.0M

2021

$649,300

2022

$844,903

2023

$2.7M

2024

Grant history

All 58 reported grants, largest first.

$3.5M
Northwestern University · Chicago, IL · 2021
To support a variety of medical research.
$1.7M
Northwestern University · Chicago, IL · 2020
To support a variety of medical research.
$740,000
Northwestern University · Chicago, IL · 2024
To support a variety of medical research.
$740,000
Northwestern University · Chicago, IL · 2024
To support a variety of medical research.
$365,194
Sinapi Aba Trust · 2021
IDP Rising School Program
$359,600
Global Schools Forum · 2024
To 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.
$236,600
Global Schools Forum · 2023
To 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.
$218,303
Dignitas Limited · 2023
The idpf grant allows dignitas to curate and deliver training to low fee private school clients of idpf partner in kenya, premier credit.
$215,004
Dignitas Limited · 2024
The idpf grant allows dignitas to curate and deliver training to low fee private school clients of idpf partner in kenya, premier credit.
$215,004
Dignitas Limited · 2024
The idpf grant allows dignitas to curate and deliver training to low fee private school clients of idpf partner in kenya, premier credit.
$209,600
Global Schools Forum · 2024
To 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.
$200,000
Northwestern University · Chicago, IL · 2023
To support a variety of medical research.
$200,000
Northwestern University · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support a variety of medical research.
$186,400
Global Schools Forum · 2022
To 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.
$150,900
Dignitas Limited · 2022
The idpf grant allows dignitas to curate and deliver training to low fee private school clients of idpf partner in kenya, premier credit.
$150,000
Global Schools Forumabsolute Return for Kids · 2021
To 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.
$150,000
Global Schools Forumabsolute Return for Kids · 2020
To 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.
$100,000
Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance · Concord, NH · 2020
To empower exceptional African talent to lead socio-economic change on the continent.
$90,000
Inspiring Teachers · 2023
For a discovery phase grant for the development and testing an effective and sustainable Teacher Professional Development program in 20 Low fee Private Schools (LFPS) aimed at improving learning outcomes.
$82,000
Sesame Workshop · New York, NY · 2020
To create pedagogy videos to use in connection with the IDP Rising Schools Program in Ghana.
$73,545
Ppp Researchabsolute Return for Kids · 2020
To co-design and conduct a research study exploring the factors associated with learning in Ghanaian government and private schools.
$40,000
Absolute Return for Kids · 2023
To co-design and conduct a research study exploring the factors associated with learning in Ghanaian government and private schools.
$30,000
Ghana National Assoc of Private Schools · 2023
A 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.
$25,000
Sabre Education · 2024
To support Sabre Education's goal of establishing a sustainable pathway to scale Play Base kindergarten teacher training in the private sector in Ghana.
$25,000
Sabre Education · 2024
To support Sabre Education's goal of establishing a sustainable pathway to scale Play Base kindergarten teacher training in the private sector in Ghana.
$25,000
Ghana National Assoc of Private Schools · 2022
A 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.
$20,000
Ghana National Assoc of Private Schools · 2024
A 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.
$20,000
Ghana National Assoc of Private Schools · 2024
A 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.
$20,000
Museum of Science and Industry · Chicago, IL · 2020
To 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.
$20,000
Shedd Aquarium · Chicago, IL · 2020
To 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.
$15,000
Museum of Science and Industry · Chicago, IL · 2024
To 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.
$15,000
Museum of Science and Industry · Chicago, IL · 2024
To 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.
$15,000
Shedd Aquarium · Chicago, IL · 2024
To 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.
$15,000
Shedd Aquarium · Chicago, IL · 2024
To 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.
$15,000
Lincoln Park Conservancy · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support the wonders of the park event.
$15,000
Museum of Science and Industry · Chicago, IL · 2022
To 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.
$15,000
Shedd Aquarium · Chicago, IL · 2022
To 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.
$15,000
Shedd Aquarium · Chicago, IL · 2021
To 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.
$12,000
Project Ramsey · Chicago, IL · 2022
After 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… read allAfter 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. less
$10,000
Musana · Centennial, CO · 2024
To support community empowerment in Uganda are deeply aligned with the IDP Foundation belief that building capability beyond aid is the most effective answer.
$10,000
Musana · Centennial, CO · 2024
To support community empowerment in Uganda are deeply aligned with the IDP Foundation belief that building capability beyond aid is the most effective answer.
$10,000
Museum of Science and Industry · Chicago, IL · 2023
To 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.
$10,000
Shedd Aquarium · Chicago, IL · 2023
To 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.
$10,000
Alder Planetarium · Chicago, IL · 2022
To support the mission of the adler planetarium public museum in chicago, illinois.
$10,000
Ashesi University Foundation · Seattle, WA · 2022
Patrick 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… read allPatrick 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. less
$10,000
Museum of Science and Industry · Chicago, IL · 2021
To 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.
$10,000
Adler Planetarium · Chicago, IL · 2020
To support the Museum's enhanced field trip experiences that empower thousands of young people.
$7,500
Cuts Accra · 2023
A 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.
$7,500
Cuts Accra · 2022
A 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.
$5,000
Ashesi University · Seattle, WA · 2024
Patrick 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… read allPatrick 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. less
$5,000
Ashesi University · Seattle, WA · 2024
Patrick 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… read allPatrick 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. less
$3,500
Int'L Education Funders Group Co Global Dialogue · 2024
To support a membership that provides a network of education funders.
$3,500
Int'L Education Funders Group Co Global Dialogue · 2024
To support a membership that provides a network of education funders.
$3,390
Ghana Cso Platform On Sustainable Develop Goals · 2020
TO 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 i… read allTO 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. less
$2,500
Int'L Education Funders Group Co Global Dialogue · 2023
To support a membership that provides a network of education funders.
$2,500
Int'L Education Funders Group Co Global Dialogue · 2022
To support a membership that provides a network of education funders.
$2,500
Int'L Education Funders Group Co Global Dialogue · 2021
To support a membership that provides a network of education funders.
$2,500
Int'L Education Funders Group Via Firelight Fdn · Santa Cruz, CA · 2020
To support a membership that provides a network of education funders.

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