Ideal Foundation
Historical FunderClearfield, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-7046799 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,400 and $11,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | The Ideal Foundation |
|---|---|
| Address | 240 S Pineapple Avenue Suite 200, Sarasota FL 34236 |
| Phone | 9413653745 |
| michelle.cross@marinerwealthadvisors.com | |
| Form and materials | Any legible form - name and address included |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | None |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
77% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Friends of English Orchestra | Sarasota, FL | Donation | $32,930 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens | Sarasota, FL | Donation | $20,500 |
| Russell Sage Colleges | Troy, NY | Donation | $20,000 |
| Invisible Theatre | Tucson, AZ | Donation | $15,000 |
| Grace Methodist Church | Sykesville, PA | Donation | $11,500 |
| St Peters United Church | DuBois, PA | Donation | $11,500 |
| Am Friends of London Philharmonic Orche | New York, NY | Donation | $10,000 |
| Library Foundation for Sarasota County | Sarasota, FL | Donation | $10,000 |
| On File w Community Fndn of Sarasot | Sarasota, FL | Donation | $8,000 |
| The Watertower Theatre | Addison, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| Bureau County Historical Museum | Princewton, IL | Donation | $3,000 |
| Historical Society of Sarasota Coun | Sarasota, FL | Donation | $1,500 |
| Fishermans Mark Social Services | Lambertville, NJ | Donation | $1,500 |
| John Mable Ringling Museum of Art | Sarasota, FL | Donation | $1,400 |
| Oscar Hammerstein Museum | Doylestown, PA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Ringling College of Art Design | Sarasota, FL | Donation | $500 |
| Lupus Foundation of America Inc | Washington, DC | Donation | $500 |
| Bucks County Audubon Society | New Hope, PA | Donation | $250 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($41,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $195,580 | 25 |
| 2023 | $227,270 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630199349100303
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7046799
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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