Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation
The Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation is a private foundation based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In 2025, it made 30 grants totaling $1,136,500 to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Michigan.
Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation at a glance
In short: Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation gave $1.1M across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $38K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,136,500
- +12.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +87.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,883
- -39.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $25,757,528
- +21.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 65 Collindale Ave Sw, Grand Rapids, MI 49534
Phone: (800) 400-0439
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Westminster Presbyterian Church ($250K). Together the top 10 received $770K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 59 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. Other recipient states were Kentucky (8%), Ohio (2%), North Carolina (2%), and Maine (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation gives
- 23% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1524% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2019) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster Presbyterian Church Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program Support. | $250,000 |
| Grand Rapids Community Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program Support. | $100,000 |
| Kids Hope USA Inc Zeeland, MI | Project/Program Support. | $100,000 |
| Van Andel Research Institute Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program Support. | $60,000 |
| The Potter's House Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program Support. | $50,000 |
| Joseph Project Inc Grosse Pointe, MI | Project/Program Support. | $50,000 |
| New City Networks Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program Support. | $50,000 |
| ODC Network Holland, MI | Project/Program Support. | $50,000 |
| Grand Rapids Symphony Society Grand Rapids, MI | Project/Program Support. | $35,000 |
| Louisville Youth Orchestra Louisville, KY | Project/Program Support. | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,757,528 | $6,056,369 | $1,412,271 | $1,136,500 | 30 | $1,138,350 | $1,214,521 | $1,355,366 |
| 2024 | $21,122,788 | $1,849,855 | $1,260,871 | $1,006,500 | 16 | $1,008,295 | $680,710 | $1,143,216 |
| 2023 | $20,534,248 | $17,941,599 | $289,967 | $155,000 | 6 | $156,270 | $332,305 | $949,849 |
| 2022 | $2,884,041 | $359,926 | $91,456 | $70,000 | 4 | $70,895 | $339,365 | $148,293 |
| 2021 | $2,622,733 | $1,293,870 | $151,466 | $135,000 | 3 | $135,020 | $272,451 | $135,424 |
| 2020 | $1,480,264 | $62,943 | $137,851 | $120,000 | 5 | — | $49,106 | $96,371 |
| 2019 | $1,555,705 | $84,058 | $73,463 | $50,000 | 3 | — | $71,465 | $94,846 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including mentoring, community philanthropy, biomedical research, outdoor education and conservation, youth development, education, music, and transportation access. For example, Kids Hope USA describes its work as connecting churches and organizations with elementary schools to provide school-based mentoring. Van Andel Research Institute describes itself as an independent biomedical research organization, while ODC Network says it advances outdoor education and conservation in West Michigan.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $1,136,500. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $250,000, with a median of $25,000. Listed grants included $250,000 to Westminster Presbyterian Church; $100,000 each to Grand Rapids Community Foundation and Kids Hope USA; $60,000 to Van Andel Research Institute; and $50,000 each to The Potter’s House, Joseph Project Inc, New City Networks, and ODC Network. The filing describes these grants as project/program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Peter Versluis as president, Chad Versluis as vice president/treasurer, Tonya Williamson as secretary, and Vincent Versluis as a member.
Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation is led by Peter Versluis, President on every filing since 2019; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peter Versluis
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$10K (2024) → $10K (2025)
Chad Versluis
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$10K (2024) → $10K (2025)
Tonya Williamson
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$10K (2024) → $10K (2025)
Vincent Versluis
Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$10K (2024) → $10K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dana Hushak (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Beatrice A. Idema (2019–2021) — Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $10K, to Peter Versluis (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation
How much does Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation give each year?
Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation gave $1.1M across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 16 grants.
What is Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation's typical grant size?
Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $37,883, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation give grants?
Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (13 grants), Louisville, KY (3 grants) and Allendale, MI (2 grants).
Does Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Project/Program Support." (27 grants).
Who are Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation's largest grantees?
Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Westminster Presbyterian Church ($250,000), Grand Rapids Community Foundation ($100,000) and Kids Hope USA Inc ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation?
Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation reported $25.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including mentoring, community philanthropy, biomedical research, outdoor education and conservation, youth development, education, music, and transportation access. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation's EIN?
Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2534791. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
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