IDM Foundation
IDM Foundation is a private foundation based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations working in areas including reproductive health, community philanthropy, environmental conservation, and civic engagement.
IDM Foundation at a glance
In short: IDM Foundation gave $210K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state District of Columbia. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $210,000
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +6.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,774
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,349,035
- -1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (5 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to IDM Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 136 East Michigan Avenue Suite 1201, Kalamazoo, MI 49007-3936
Phone: (269) 382-5800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who IDM Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Planned Parenthood Federation of America ($20K). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 98 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in the District of Columbia (33%), New Mexico (27%), New York (10%), California (7%), and Arizona (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is IDM Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 31 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 84% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 141% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 250% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2019) to $210K (2024). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $210K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Washington, DC | Matching Gift Campaign | $20,000 |
| New Mexico Community Foundation Santa Fe, NM | Embudo Valley Library Building Maintenance and Insurance | $15,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity Tucson, AZ | Saving Life on Earth Fund | $10,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund New York, NY | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy Washington, DC | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Trust for Public Land Los Angeles, CA | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Santa Fe Community Foundation Santa Fe, NM | For Our Future Fund | $10,000 |
| Taos Solar Resources Taos, NM | Taos Community Passive Solar Demonstration Project | $10,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation New York, NY | Operating Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,349,035 | $217,907 | $231,030 | $210,000 | 31 | $225,872 | $103,179 | $90,520 |
| 2023 | $1,362,158 | $137,084 | $209,160 | $190,000 | 29 | $204,848 | $42,423 | $84,194 |
| 2022 | $1,434,234 | $58,109 | $124,938 | $100,000 | 12 | $117,017 | $53,494 | $89,019 |
| 2021 | $1,501,063 | $138,159 | $110,644 | $87,000 | 13 | $105,092 | $132,578 | $99,020 |
| 2020 | $1,473,548 | $3,304 | $107,937 | $87,000 | 13 | — | $26,692 | $85,580 |
| 2019 | $1,578,181 | $82,403 | $109,235 | $87,000 | 13 | — | $77,780 | $83,786 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, IDM Foundation reported a distributable amount of $91K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. For example, Planned Parenthood Federation of America says its mission includes providing comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care and advocating public policies. New Mexico Community Foundation describes its work as stewarding community resources, building partnerships, and creating opportunities throughout New Mexico. Environmental Defense Fund says it works to preserve natural systems, while Common Cause Education Fund says it aims to increase public understanding of democracy and promote citizen engagement.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $210,000 in 31 grants. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its annual grant totals were $190,000 across 29 grants in 2023 and $100,000 across 12 grants in 2022.
Notable 2024 grants included $20,000 to Planned Parenthood Federation of America for a matching gift campaign; $15,000 to New Mexico Community Foundation for Embudo Valley Library building maintenance and insurance; and $10,000 each to Center for Biological Diversity, Environmental Defense Fund, Ocean Conservancy, Trust for Public Land, World Wildlife Fund, Santa Fe Community Foundation, and Taos Solar Resources. The stated purposes included operating support, the Saving Life on Earth Fund, the For Our Future Fund, and a community passive solar demonstration project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David C. Rigsby as president/trustee, Loyal A. Eldridge III as secretary/trustee, James C. Melvin as vice president/trustee, and Bradley E. Weller as treasurer.
IDM Foundation is led by David C. Rigsby, President & Trustee on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David C. Rigsby
President & Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James C. Melvin
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Loyal A. Eldridge III
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bradley E. Weller
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about IDM Foundation
How much does IDM Foundation give each year?
IDM Foundation gave $210K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $190K across 29 grants.
What is IDM Foundation's typical grant size?
IDM Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,774, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from IDM Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does IDM Foundation give grants?
IDM Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Mexico (27%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (9 grants), Santa Fe, NM (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Taos, NM (2 grants).
Does IDM Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 81% of IDM Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are IDM Foundation's largest grantees?
IDM Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Planned Parenthood Federation of America ($20,000), New Mexico Community Foundation ($15,000) and Center for Biological Diversity ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is IDM Foundation?
IDM Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $226K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $91K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does IDM Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. For example, Planned Parenthood Federation of America says its mission includes providing comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care and advocating public policies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from IDM Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is IDM Foundation's EIN?
IDM Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3348061. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does IDM 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 2019 (received by the IRS May 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). IDM Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/idm-foundation-morg_f94dbe597b314a35ac8240e57a701104
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