Idp Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 26-2753703 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.3M
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$53M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $209,600.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
40% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | Chicago, IL | To support a variety of medical research. | $740,000 |
| Dignitas Limited | Nairobi, KE | 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 |
| Global Schools Forum | London, UK | To support and represent non-state operators in low- and middle-income countries, so they are better able to deliver quality education to… | $209,600 |
| Sabre Education | Crawley, UK | To support Sabre Education's goal of establishing a sustainable pathway to scale Play Base kindergarten teacher training in the private… | $25,000 |
| Ghana National Assoc of Private Schools | GH | 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… | $20,000 |
| Shedd Aquarium | Chicago, IL | To support shedd's general operations, including the extraordinary care shedd provides for our more than 32,000 animals, and our commitment… | $15,000 |
| Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago, IL | To support the museum's welcome to science initiative that supports field trip experiences, after-school science clubs, teen programs,… | $15,000 |
| Musana | Centennial, CO | To support community empowerment in Uganda are deeply aligned with the IDP Foundation belief that building capability beyond aid is the… | $10,000 |
| Ashesi University | Seattle, WA | Patrick Awuah, Jr. Presidential Leadership Fund at Ashesi. This fund is envisioned to provide Patrick and his leadership team with a… | $5,000 |
| Int'l Education Funders Group Co Global Dialogue | UK | To support a membership that provides a network of education funders. | $3,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,258,104 | 10 |
| 2023 | $844,903 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 16, 2026 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621679349100112
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-2753703
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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