Funding search · EIN 272534791 · Grand Rapids, MI
Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation
A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.
- 62
- grants reported
- $2.5M
- total given
- 2022–2025
- filing years
- $25,000
- median grant
Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2025. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.
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Funding pattern
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Top recipients
Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.
- Westminster Presbyterian Church Dba Camp Henry1 grant · $500,000
- Westminster Presbyterian Church1 grant · $250,000
- Van Andel Institute4 grants · $190,000
- New City Kids3 grants · $131,500
- Hope College1 grant · $100,000
- Kids Hope USA1 grant · $100,000
- Grand Rapids Community Foundation1 grant · $100,000
- The Potter'S House2 grants · $85,000
- Upcycle Bikes4 grants · $80,000
- Kids Hope USA2 grants · $70,000
Giving over time
Grant history
All 62 reported grants, largest first.
- $500,000
Westminster Presbyterian Church Dba Camp Henry · Newaygo, MI · 2024
Project/program support.
- $250,000
Westminster Presbyterian Church · Grand Rapids, MI · 2025
Project/program support.
- $100,000
Grand Rapids Community Foundation · Grand Rapids, MI · 2025
Project/program support.
- $100,000
Kids Hope USA · Zeeland, MI · 2025
Project/program support.
- $100,000
Hope College · Holland, MI · 2024
Project/program support.
- $81,500
New City Kids · Grand Rapids, MI · 2024
Project/program support.
- $60,000
Van Andel Research Institute · Grand Rapids, MI · 2025
Project/program support.
- $60,000
Van Andel Institute · Grand Rapids, MI · 2023
Project/program support.
- $60,000
Van Andel Institute · Grand Rapids, MI · 2023
Project/program support.
- $55,000
Van Andel Institute · Grand Rapids, MI · 2024
Project/program support.
- $50,000
Joseph Project · Grosse Pointe, MI · 2025
Project/program support.
- $50,000
New City Networks · Grand Rapids, MI · 2025
Project/program support.
- $50,000
Odc Network · Holland, MI · 2025
Project/program support.
- $50,000
The Potter'S House · Grand Rapids, MI · 2025
Project/program support.
- $35,000
Grand Rapids Symphony Society · Grand Rapids, MI · 2025
Project/program support.
- $35,000
Exalta Health · Grand Rapids, MI · 2024
Project/program support.
- $35,000
The Potter'S House · Grand Rapids, MI · 2024
Project/program support.
- $35,000
Kids Hope USA · Zeeland, MI · 2023
Project/program support.
- $35,000
Kids Hope USA · Zeeland, MI · 2023
Project/program support.
- $25,000
Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding & Horsemanship · Milford, OH · 2025
General operating support.
- $25,000
Community Spay Neuter Initiative Partnership C-Snip · Kentwood, MI · 2025
Capital funds.
- $25,000
Cristo Rey Research Triangle High School · Durham, NC · 2025
Project/program support.
- $25,000
Louisville Youth Orchestra · Louisville, KY · 2025
Project/program support.
- $25,000
The Storehouse of Community Resources · Grand Rapids, MI · 2025
Project/program support.
- $25,000
Upcycle Bikes · Grand Rapids, MI · 2025
Project/program support.
- $25,000
Waterfront Botanical Gardens · Louisville, KY · 2025
Project/program support.
- $25,000
Cincinnati Musical Festival Assn · Cincinnati, OH · 2024
Project/program support.
- $25,000
Louisville Youth Orchestra · Louisville, KY · 2024
Project/program support.
- $25,000
The Parklands of Floyds Fork · Louisville, KY · 2024
Project/program support.
- $25,000
The Storehouse of Community Resources · Grand Rapids, MI · 2024
Project/program support.
- $25,000
Upcycle Bikes · Grand Rapids, MI · 2024
Project/program support.
- $25,000
Waterfront Botanical Gardens · Louisville, KY · 2024
Project/program support.
- $25,000
New City Kids · Grand Rapids, MI · 2023
Project/program support.
- $25,000
New City Kids · Grand Rapids, MI · 2023
Project/program support.
- $25,000
Community Spay Neuter Initiative · Kentwood, MI · 2022
Annual fund.
- $21,000
Ballard-Carlisle County Historical and Genealogical Society · Wickliffe, KY · 2025
Project/program support.
- $20,000
Camp Living Waters · Luther, MI · 2025
Capital funds.
- $20,000
Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding · Rockford, MI · 2025
Project/program support.
- $20,000
Family Scholar House · Louisville, KY · 2025
Project/program support.
- $15,500
Wreaths Across America · Columbia Falls, ME · 2025
Project/program support.
- $15,000
Bethesda Farm · Allendale, MI · 2025
Project/program support.
- $15,000
Catholic Central High School · Grand Rapids, MI · 2025
Project/program support.
- $15,000
Kids Food Basket · Grand Rapids, MI · 2025
Project/program support.
- $15,000
Mote Marine Laboratory · Sarasota, FL · 2025
Project/program support.
- $15,000
Trinity United Methodist Church · Grand Rapids, MI · 2025
Project/program support.
- $15,000
Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan · Grand Rapids, MI · 2024
Project/program support.
- $15,000
Mel Trotter Ministries · Grand Rapids, MI · 2024
Project/program support.
- $15,000
Upcycle Bikes · Grand Rapids, MI · 2023
Project/program support.
- $15,000
Upcycle Bikes · Grand Rapids, MI · 2023
Project/program support.
- $15,000
Reach the Forgotten · Grand Rapids, MI · 2022
Project/program support.
- $15,000
Van Andel Institute · Grand Rapids, MI · 2022
Project/program support.
- $15,000
Vista Maria · Dearborn Heights, MI · 2022
Project/program support.
- $13,000
Brave the Shave · Byron Center, MI · 2025
Project/program support.
- $12,000
Society for Christian Instructionallendale · Allendale, MI · 2025
Project/program support.
- $10,000
American Heart Association · Grand Rapids, MI · 2025
Project/program support.
- $10,000
Ymca of Greater Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids, MI · 2025
Project/program support.
- $10,000
Opera Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids, MI · 2024
Project/program support.
- $10,000
Trinity United Methodist Church · Grand Rapids, MI · 2024
Project/program support.
- $10,000
Ada Christian School Society · Ada, MI · 2023
Project/program support.
- $10,000
Ada Christian School Society · Ada, MI · 2023
Project/program support.
- $10,000
Equine Assisted Development · Grand Rapids, MI · 2023
Project/program support.
- $10,000
Equine Assisted Development · Grand Rapids, MI · 2023
Project/program support.
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